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    Pumpkin Blondies with Cinnamon Chips

    September 5, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    The Cinnamon Chips in These Pumpkin Blondies Really Take Them to Level of PERFECT I'm conflicted on what to call these. Here's why... They are like brownies (because they are gooey-yet-cakey)... But really, they are more like blondies (because they have no chocolate or cocoa to give them a darker color)... But then, why not "orangies" (because they really show off the … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Pasta Casserole

    October 8, 2013 by Alea 16 Comments

    This quick and easy recipe for Pumpkin Pasta Casserole is perfect for chilly, fall evenings. If you are a gardener, you may only have to buy 2 ingredients to make this recipe: pasta and cheese. If you aren't a gardener, it is still frugal as most of the produce is on sale right now. You can't taste the pumpkin in the casserole. It adds a natural sweetness, nutrients, … [Read more...]

    Best Pumpkin Recipes

    October 5, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

    This is the ultimate list of all the best pumpkin recipes!   Loving these brisk Fall mornings (yes, we've had a few in San Antonio, and I've enjoyed a few this week in Atlanta too!). And loving that it's "bake with pumpkin" season again. (Not that you can't bake with it all year!) I wanted to pull together some of our favorite pumpkin recipes, so without further … [Read more...]

    Homemade Pumpkin in the Slow Cooker

    October 20, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

    Alright...for those of you were wondering about cooking your own pumpkins...here you go. Couple things you should know before you embark into the land of homemade pumpkin puree: You have to use a certain kind of pumpkin. The kind that you get for carving...yeah, those won't work. *bitter Look in your store for the "pie pumpkins"...they will be on sale and super cheap … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Pie French Toast

    October 17, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 84 Comments

    Oh my heavens - divine, divine, divine. This Pumpkin Pie French Toast recipe is a MUST TRY in the fall and winter months! I so wish I'd doubled this recipe for Pumpkin Pie French Toast while I was first making it. Tripled, or quadrupled even! These are so scrumptious...perfect for the fall season. It's really simple...you just add some pumpkin puree and spices to … [Read more...]

    Sweet Pumpkin Cream of Rice Cereal

    November 2, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

    A while back we discovered Cream of Rice cereal when Ryan was on a gluten-free diet. (We have since learned he is only sensitive to rye, but not other wheat products.)  When cleaning out the pantry and stockpile recently, I discovered a box of Cream of Rice cereal behind some cans. Charlie about jumped out of his skin, he was so excited!  We used to "bury" frozen blueberries … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel

    October 18, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 16 Comments

    Couple things before we get to the recipe, 'kay?! First. Are feeling like you can't get enough pumpkin in?! I think that after the pumpkin shortage of 2009 and 2010 all I want to do is make pumpkin this, or pumpkin that. After not using pumpkin in any recipes since earlier in the year (when my holiday stockpile ran out), I'm find myself trying to make up for lost pumpkin … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    October 13, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 34 Comments

    UPDATED! I saw a few comments asking about the baking soda in the recipe...I have remade these a number of times in the past few weeks...with 1 tsp, 2 tsp and 1 Tbsp...I found that the 2 tsp is the best option...so I updated the recipe. The pumpkin makes the cookies very dense, so there needs to be additional rising agent. Thanks for helping me get this recipe … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Shortage of 2010

    September 3, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 111 Comments

    Image from Dairy Free Pumpkin Pecan Bars Well, it would seem that the Pumpkin Shortage of 2009 continues on into the holiday season of 2010. The shelves remain empty. Still. But I would imagine come November 1st, the canned pumpkin will start to show up again on store's shelves...just in time for the biggest pumpkin pie fest ever! (Did you know that over 50 million … [Read more...]

    Pumpkin Pecan Bars

    October 29, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

    I just HAD to make these after seeing them on Heavenly Homemakers I made some modifications. Mainly made them dairy free, and didn't use oats (since my youngest seems to have an aversion!). A delightful autumn dessert! Pumpkin Pecan Bars These bars have a crumby crust, a pumpkin layer and a pecan streusel layer - they are a delightful autumn … [Read more...]

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