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Can you Cook a Halloween Pumpkin (Jack-o-lantern)?

by Toni Herrbach

can you cook and eat a jack-o-lantern

Is it possible to cook a Halloween pumpkin (aka jack-o-lantern). The short answer is yes. However pumpkins that we purchase for carving (in America) are not grown to be cooked and don't taste great in traditional pumpkin recipes like pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pancakes, etc. "Jack-o-latern" pumpkins are typically large, flat bottomed, filled with less flesh. Their ...

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Caramel Apple Slices

by Toni Herrbach

With an easy crust on the bottom and apple pie spices, these Caramel Apple Slices will remind you of apple pie but with that great combination of caramel and apple flavors. This is a delicious and beautiful fall (or Thanksgiving!) dessert. Caramel Apple Slices For the Crust1½ cups flour1/4 cup cold butter3 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons sugarFor the Filling5 apples (sliced)¼ ...

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Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

by Toni Herrbach

Sneak some veggies into your kids' desserts with this Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Cake. The pumpkin (or other veggie) gives the cake a wonderful moist texture. When I first started sneaking veggies into baked goods, my primary goal was to get additional fiber and nutrients into my picky kiddos. But along the way, I learned that pureed veggies also lend moisture to baked goods. And I became hooked on ...

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Apple Fritter Waffles

by Toni Herrbach

One of my favorite things about fall is apples! I absolutely love apples, and in the fall I look forward to cheaper prices at the grocery store and all my favorite apple recipes. We love waffles at our house, and the addition of chopped apple in these Apple Fritter Waffles gives them a little bit of that fall flavor we all love! More Apple and Waffle Recipes If you're a fan of apples, like I am, ...

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Apple Raisin Spice Cake

by Toni Herrbach

This moist and delicious Apple Raisin Spice Cake is a great fall favorite that will delight your senses even before you taste it. Savor the aromas as the spicy smells fill your home as it bakes. This recipe is an adaptation of a family favorite. My husband's grandmother has made this every holiday for over 60 years, and everyone loves it. Through the years, I've adapted it for our family's ...

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Paleo Banana Muffins

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa These hearty Paleo Banana Muffins could also be called Elvis Muffins to celebrate the King of Soul's favorite combination: bananas and peanut butter. But peanut butter is not paleo and with so many peanut allergies, it is banned in many schools. So any nut or seed butter will do in this recipe.   Muffin Recipes Healthy muffins like this can be eaten for breakfast, ...

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