Peach Crisp

For Thanksgiving this year, I like to be a little less than ordinary in the food I choose to make (for one thing, I do not have time to make the traditional Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings! And let's face it...as delicious as turkey is, it's time to shake it up a bit!) And as much as I love my pumpkin pie, I thought for dessert this year we'd try something new! Peach crisp still gives a warm, homey feel, goes well with ice cream, and has all the right kinds of spices with delicious peaches!

What You'll Need

1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup regular oats
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup margarine, softened

Start the Cooking!
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 8x8" baking pan. Arrange peaches in pan. Mix remaining ingredients with fork; sprinkle over the peaches. Bake until peaches are tender and topping is golden brown (so about 30 minutes).

Not a fan of peaches?? No problem! You can substitute the peaches for 4 cups sliced pared baking apples (about four medium) and use 3/4 cup sugar instead. Or you can also do a cherry crisp, where you use 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (use the same amount of sugar for the peach crisp on this variation).

Enjoy! Will post pictures once it finishes baking :)

Blonde Brownies

Want the deliciousness of a brownie but not a huge fan of chocolate?? My wonderful roommate Ashley has the PERFECT alternative and they are sinfully delicious!! I am in love with blonde brownies!!

What You'll Need
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

Bake-tastic!!!
Mix together the sugar and oil. Then mix the eggs, vanilla, then add to the sugar/oil mixture. Add to flour and spices. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease and flour the pan well (unless you want it to stick to the pan...then it becomes a pain). Bake for 25-30 minutes. See? Super easy, chocolate free, and still freaking amazing! Enjoy!

They've got such a unique, almost crumbly texture that just mushes in your mouth in the best way possible!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hello friends! Just had an amazing potluck dinner and thankfully my generous friends shared some of their recipes with me! This one comes from my wonderful friend Jelaire (cool name huh??) and these cookies were literally melt-in-your-mouth! It's a wonderful treat to have after a tasty meal, or even during it! 


What You'll Need
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teasoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 (15-16 ounce can) pumpkin
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ( almond flavoring tastes good too ;D )
2 cups (12 ounce package) chocolate chips


Bake On!Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium blowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 375 degree F. oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen cookies.
Sorry the picture isn't good guys! Enjoy!