Pumpkin Pancakes for Dinner

On nights when my husband isn’t home and I’m running behind in my day (ok that’s like most days), we eat breakfast for dinner. And for all the groans I get when I cook a real dinner that includes veggies, everyone is happy with pancakes. If I want to feel a little better about myself, I add canned pumpkin. […]

‘Spiked’ Pumpkin Ice-cream Float

Autumn begins at the end of this month. To me that means that it’s closer to pumpkin time. Pumpkin, ice cream, beer… together you ask? Why yes why not. An adult beverage due to the beer people, so this is so not for the underage.

Melted Cheese Dip w/Tortilla Chips

I’ve made this so many times and with good reason.  Be prepared for cheese dripping down your chin and onto your top… your guests will hoard over this appy… greasy, smiley and satisfied.

Debate Cocktails: the Westcheser or the 5th Avenue?

            After watching the last 2 presidential debates, I realize that a glass of wine is not going to cut it for me tonight. Whether you’re rooting for the candidate from Westchester or 5th Avenue, tonight, I have a feeling we will all need to pour something a little stronger to take the edge off. Undecided? […]

George’s Mother’s Slaw

This is the cole slaw I grew up with.  My parent’s version of my father’s mother’s slaw.  Or more simply put… my grandmother’s coleslaw recipe.  It was never formally written down, so my mother and father simply winged it and came up...

Pumpkin’s Pasta

Pumpkin is most definitely one of the most under-used squashes in the kitchen. Sure there is pumpkin pie… pumpkin bread… but how about serving it in a big bowl of pasta? Combined with fresh sage, Parmesan and bacon, you can’t go...

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Tis the season to use pumpkin.  Why not I say, in a crumb cake?  A slice of this luxurious crumbly cake, alongside a warm mug of apple cider hits the spot on an early fall morning.

Halloween S’mores

You will be the hit of the party with this treat.