Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Pumpkin pie pudding is a  way to enjoy the Thanksgiving pumpkin dessert without the hassle or calories of the crust.

Servings: 4 large or 8 tastings

Fresh 1-3/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 chopped walnuts, toasted if desired (optional)

Pantry 4 Tbsp. granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup canned pumpkin [...]

Cranberry Relish

Servings: 6

Fresh 12 oz. cranberries 1 orange

Pantry 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar

Prepare orange Quarter the orange and remove seeds.

Chop orange and cranberries Use a blender or grinder attachment with on a mixer to coarsely chop the orange and cranberries.

Make relish Add sugar to taste, starting with 3/4 [...]

Peanut Blossoms

This is the family-favorite holiday cookie recipe published by Hershey on the back of bags of kisses.

Servings: 40 cookies

Fresh 1 egg 2 Tbsp. milk

Pantry 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup brown [...]

Peanut Butter Balls

During the holiday season I intend to stray from our path of New England recipes in order to bake the family favorites from my childhood. Peanut butter balls are a staple in my mother’s holiday baking and after a few years of my own attempts, I finally mastered this recipe. I use a melon-baller [...]