Apple and Pumpkin Picking

Part of the reason I love living on Long Island is all the wonderful  local farms. This time of year is all about apples and pumpkins. So on my day off I went to a local farm, picked some apples and got some small pumpkins to use for decorations in my house. Wanted to share some pictures from my trip.

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup

Desserts like this are perfect when you want something sweet, but don't want to spend a ton of time baking or don't want a ton of leftovers in the house from baking a full recipe. Takes about 2 minutes and tastes just like a chocolate chip cookie. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2012/03/06/chocolate-chip-cookie-in-cup/

Puff Pastry Apple Tart

It's apple season and this was a quick and easy dessert to make after dinner. Got the apples from the local Farmer's Market. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.siftandwhisk.com/blog/easy-puff-pastry-honey-apple-tart/

Pumpkin Pancakes

I added chocolate chips to mine, these pancakes were delicious and so filling. A perfect breakfast to get my day started before a long day at work. I love pumpkin so will definitely make these again soon. Here's the link to the recipe
http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/09/pumpkin-pancakes.html

Scrapbook Pages

Easter 2015 Desserts

From our amazing trip to London

St Pat's Beer Cupcakes

 Our favorite donut shop

Dirty Smores Cookies

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Since this recipe makes so many cookies, I froze half before baking so I have them in the freezer when I want a cookie. I love smores and love that this recipe rolls them in graham crackers before baking. Such a fun snack and perfect for anytime of year. Here's the link to the recipe

http://cookiesandcups.com/dirty-smores-cookies/

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

These really don't taste like your missing anything by being a skinny version. These disappeared quickly for dessert when we had friends over. Such a wonderful dessert and snack. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/skinny-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-bars-recipe/

Mini Apple Pies

It's apple season so of course I have to mix in some apple recipes along with all the pumpkin ones. These were delicious and so quick and easy to put together. I used a mini flower cookie cutter since it still is technically summer. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2011/10/what-i-made-for-monday.html

Chocolate Beer Cupcakes

I had this rainbow chip frosting left over from the vanilla cupcakes I made for a Friend's birthday so I used that for these cupcakes instead of the frosting recipe with these cupcakes. I love beer, so of course I love cooking and baking with it. Here's the link to the recipe

http://bromabakery.com/2015/01/chocolate-stout-cupcakes.html

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Told you it was Pumpkin month, have a ton of pumpkin recipes saved on pinterest for this month. This one was amazing, I love using pumpkin in savory recipes. Here's the link to the recipe

http://www.averiecooks.com/2015/08/easy-30-minute-stovetop-pumpkin-macaroni-and-cheese.html

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

It's that time of year again - Pumpkin Season, prepared to be annoyed with a bunch of pumpkin recipes since it's one of my favorites. I wouldn't let myself have anything pumpkin till today September 1st. Bought the new pumpkin spice latte M&M's and they are awesome. These were delicious muffins, perfect for dessert after our bbq. Can't wait to make these again. Here's the link to the recipe

http://bakesinslippers.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/