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Autumn Recipes: Y is for Yams

Yams (or sweet potatoes) are extremely popular this time of year. While there are countless recipes for savory dishes that feature the seasonal ingredient I tend to stick with sweeter yam dishes since they are embraced more heartily by my pint-sized picky eater. My daughter’s favorite yam dish is very simple. I just drizzle fresh yams with maple syrup, and then I add some nutmeg and cinnamon, and bake them with butter. It’s delicious… as are the following recipes for other sweet yam dishes that can be served up at holiday get-togethers. YAM AND PUMPKIN PANCAKES Ingredients: 1 cup flour … Continue reading →

Best Ever Blondies—Grab a cup of coffee and give this a try!

What’s a Blondie, you ask? Basically, it’s a lighter-colored version of a traditional brownie. Serve these at your next get together with traditional brownies for great visual appeal. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2/3 cup light cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips…or both! ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (about … Continue reading →