Category Archives: A Muse in My Kitchen

Spicy Pumpkin Pie

It’s Friday. Have a seat…take a breather… Have a bite of pie. For today, we’re celebrating! We’re celebrating lots of things… :: It’s Friday – that’s always a celebration :: I don’t need surgery on my knee – physical therapy and cortisone is the prescription :: I made Foodbuzz’s Top Nine with my Southwest Pumpkin Soup (woo! thanks all […]

Southwest Pumpkin Soup

I have a quicky for you today! This is the last of the pumpkin recipes for the week. It’s a very simple recipe with subtle Southwest flavors and a hint of sweetness. This soup would make a great first course or a meal in itself with a side of crusty bread or cornbread. I’ve been […]

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

In the midst of all this pumpkin-feasting…I was asked to prepare toasted pumpkin seeds for my cooking demonstration. Hmmm….toasted pumpkin seeds. I never really liked them so how am I to prepare them if I don’t like ‘em? I know how to remove the pumpkin ‘guts’ from the pumpkin…. and clean them up… The challenge […]

Pumpkin Bread

I celebrate glorious Fall with this glorious pumpkin bread recipe! This recipe is from an old friendship from many years ago. The friendship has since faded but not the memories. Isn’t that the fun of recipes and food? Food is meant to be shared. This recipe is for two loaves so it’s made for sharing. […]

Pumpkin Fest!

It’s Friday. It’s sunny. It’s Fall! Oh Yeah! I’m getting ready for my cooking demo tomorrow at Graf Growers…. and it’s all about pumpkins! I picked up a box of baking pumpkins yesterday to cook down to a pumpkin pulp. Seriously, why would you use pumpkin out of a can when you can cook these? […]

Chili Nights

Chilly nights call for chili and there are a thousand recipes out there! Everyone has their own version and I love trying all of them. My daughter claims to make better chili than me – the problem is getting her to make some is the issue. Personally, I’ve made a myriad of recipes and won’t […]

Skillet Cornbread

Fall has opened up here in Ohio with colder temps. The geese are flying in formation above our lake. While others are complaining about what’s around the corner… I welcome Fall as it is my favorite season of the year. It’s a time for nesting and cuddling… and gathering around the hearth. You can see […]

Russian Tea Biscuits

I am sitting here looking at this plate of deliciousness… Flaky little biscuits filled with (my favorite) raspberry jam, walnuts and golden raisins. Topped with cinnamon sugar…. Do I have your attention now? I know, it’s been a while since I’ve shared delish with you…I finally have my mojo back from vacation and am ready […]

Sharing the Sweetness with Apple Cake

I’m sending you just a bit of sweetness before I go. Easy, delicious sweetness… I’m frantically getting ready for my cooking class tonight and immediately afterward, I pack to catch a very early plane tomorrow to catch my own bit of sweetness… A trip to see my daughters! My oldest is in Colorado and she […]

Jammy Yammys

Tomorrow I’m preparing for my cooking demonstrations at Graf Grower’s. The theme is back to school recipes. This is one of those recipes that if you read the ingredients you may never try it. So I didn’t tell Hubby what was in them… Sweet potatoes and jelly muffins! Cook yourself up some sweet taters… Mash ‘em […]