Low-fat ricotta cheesecake with ginger and nutmeg on a Grape Nuts crust, set with agar instead of eggs. A no-bake, lighter cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries.
Crispy deep-fried ricotta fritters coated in ladyfinger crumbs with orange zest and nutmeg, served warm with raspberry sauce. An Italian-style dessert that's golden outside and creamy within.
Canned sweet potatoes baked in applesauce with brown sugar, butter, and nutmeg. A 5-ingredient side dish casserole that takes all of 5 minutes to assemble.
Southern blackberry jam cake spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Buttermilk tang, raisins, and nuts in a moist layer cake straight out of an Appalachian heirloom box.
Orange-scented zucchini bread brightened with both orange zest and orange extract, studded with pecans. A lighter quick bread with no added oil for a tender, citrusy crumb.
A baked spin on classic cheese toast; enjoy a taste of southern living with this toastiest, tastiest, indulgent cheese toast recipe.
Baked spinach artichoke dip lightened with sour cream instead of mayo and cream cheese, warmed with a hint of nutmeg, and topped with bubbly mozzarella and parmesan. A hot, cheesy crowd favorite.
Sun-dried tomato quiche with mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh basil, and a flaky homemade crust. This rich, custardy brunch centerpiece serves 4 to 6 and comes together in about an hour.
Cream of cauliflower soup blends mashed cauliflower into a buttery half-and-half base with onion, celery, parsley, and a pinch of nutmeg. Silky comfort soup ready in 20 minutes.
Pinto bean muffins with raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Beans puréed into the batter add moisture and protein without anyone knowing. Ready in 40 minutes.
Traditional German drop donuts (Tropfkrapfen) made with a buttermilk batter, fried golden and dusted in powdered sugar. Crispy outside, tender and cakey within. Simple old-world charm.
Oatmeal date walnut cookies blend chewy chopped dates with crunchy walnuts in a brown-sugar-and-cinnamon spiced dough. Three full cups of oats per batch make these hearty enough for breakfast.
Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with crushed pineapple, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg. A one-bowl, drop cookie recipe that's ready in 25 minutes. Simple baking with a fruity tropical twist.
Easy blender eggnog spiked with brandy and lightened with folded whipped cream. A make-ahead holiday drink you can even freeze, finished with a dusting of nutmeg or cinnamon.
I would strongly suggest using libby’s pumpkin puree. Semi sweet chips make for a more savory cookie and an excellent addition to a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Upside-down apple cake with caramelized Granny Smith slices, applesauce-enriched batter, and a cinnamon cream cheese topping. Served warm for the ultimate fall dessert.