Christmas/17 recipes

Quick bread made with canned pumpkin, dates and walnuts. Perfect for breakfast anytime during the fall season.

Date-pecan pinwheel cookies, delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.

Pumpkin Scones with Two Glaze recipe

Cayenne and chocolate make a nice combo in this cookie from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee; they would provide an interesting complement when plated with more traditional cookies.

These scrumptious snacks are perfect for your kids to enjoy after they've just finished those breathtaking snowball fights !

When you just can't decide which one you're craving.

Baking Powder Biscuits recipe

Wow, delicious. This cake came out wonderful, really loved the apple-cranberry topping that was so fruity and juicy. I used 3/4 cup whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to make it a bit healthier, and the cake was buttery and fluffy. It didn't last long at our place with just two of us.

Give a classic pumpkin pie a modern twist with creme fraiche that makes the pie differently rich and delicious. Brandy is an enhancer and makes the pie taste even better with just enough tang.

I made these cookies and they came out perfectly. They did not stick to the pan or spread while baking. I did drop batter with a spoon to keep them on the small side.

Thanksgiving comes to mind! Healthy and interesting recipe. From my MIL's recipes but I think she got this from her SIL! This could be a salad or a side dish and could be made a day ahead and brought to room temperature before serving.

Quick to make pumpkin bread; yield 2 loaves

Do-Ahead Pumpkin Chiffon Pie recipe

Cranberry-Pecan Pound Cake recipe

Cate's Pumpkin Nut Bread recipe

I use a bit more flour, let the dough rest in the fridge for 1 hr., and shape these into logs instead, brushing with egg wash and sprinkling with a little granulated sugar. I then bake them for 17 minutes. After cooling in the sheet pan for 5 min., I cut them into squares.