Fall mornings were made for this: fluffy, pumpkin-packed cinnamon rolls that smell like a cozy hug before you even take a bite. I wasn’t planning to reinvent cinnamon roll season, but when I spotted that lonely jar of pumpkin purée tucked behind mugs in the pantry, everything changed. Suddenly I was whisking warm milk and … Read more
One of those “I’m just messing around” afternoons somehow turned into a mini-pie extravaganza when I remembered that jar of pumpkin purée hiding in the fridge. I thought, “Hey, why not make tiny pumpkin pies?” Less fuss, more fun, and no slicing required. Plus, mini muffin pans make everything look adorable. Before I knew it, … Read more
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies happened because I couldn’t stop thinking about two things: the half-used can of pumpkin purée in the fridge and the way a kitchen smells when cookies are in the oven. You know that warm, spiced, sweet scent that somehow feels like a blanket? That’s the one. I was aiming for … Read more
You know how some desserts feel like a hug in cookie form? These pumpkin oatmeal cream pies are exactly that. Inspired by the classic lunchbox treat—but with a fall twist—they start as chewy, pumpkin-spiced oatmeal cookies and get sandwiched with tangy cream cheese filling. I wasn’t looking for a new baking project one Sunday, but … Read more
One of those lazy afternoons turned into a full-on cozy moment when I spotted a Hokkaido pumpkin sitting on the counter—like it was winking at me. My brain instantly whispered, “Roast me!” So I grabbed carrots, onions, garlic—everything that could cozy up a bowl—and shoved them in the oven with olive oil and spices. While … Read more
Pumpkin cheesecake always felt like the sort of dessert reserved for fancy holiday tables and ultra-patient bakers. But one rainy afternoon, there I was—hair in a messy bun, coffee in hand—staring at a can of pumpkin purée hiding behind the oats. My brain went, “Well… why not?” Cheesecake is supposed to be a little fussy, … Read more
This pumpkin roll has been on my “someday I’ll try it” list for ages, but it always felt like one of those fancy desserts reserved for patient people with spotless kitchens. Spoiler alert: my kitchen is never spotless, and patience is… let’s call it a work in progress. But one quiet afternoon, I spotted a … Read more
Okay friends, gather ‘round—these pumpkin pancakes were a total impulse. I had a lonely can of pumpkin, half a bottle of buttermilk on the brink of souring, and zero pancake mix in sight. So I whisked eggs and sugar in one bowl, dumped in all that pumpkin goodness, and somehow ended up with pancakes that … Read more
Here’s a confession—I make pumpkin pie every year, but something always goes a little sideways. One year, I forgot to blind-bake the crust. Another, I somehow put in twice the cinnamon (delicious but a little intense). And don’t even get me started on the time the pie cooled in the fridge with a dent because … Read more
The pumpkin spice latte is basically autumn in a mug—cozy, a little dramatic, and absolutely unapologetic about it. The first chilly morning of the year, I can’t help myself. Out comes the cinnamon jar, the nutmeg, the tiny measuring spoons are somewhere in the back of the drawer. My first time making one at home … Read more