Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Cindy Kerschner

Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt offers a cool treat to enjoy fall flavors. Smooth and extra thick thanks to triple thick Greek yogurt. Add a bit of warm spice like pumpkin spice to round out the flavor.

Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 11 bloggers will be sharing over 30 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.
Just because temperatures are turning cooler, it doesn’t mean there is no room for a cold treat.
Freezing pumpkin yogurt adds a new dimention to this fall treat. I combined extra thick vanilla Greek yogurt with canned pumpkin, a little warm spices and a touch of maple syrup.

Freeze the mixture for a few hours to achieve a soft set that scoops easily. Transfer into individual cups and return to freezer to firmly set.
If yogurt freezes too firmly, place it in the refridgerator to thaw a bit until scoopable. Serve with petitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) if desired.

Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt

5 from 1 vote

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Ingredients

2 cups Greek vanilla yogurt
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together. Freeze a few hours until firm enough to scoop.

Check out all the fun pumpkin recipes to try from our #pumpkinweek bloggers!

More #PumpkinWeek Recipes Below:

Copycat City BBQ Pumpkin Pudding from Palatable Pastime
Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

More #PumpkinWeek Recipes Below:

Copycat City BBQ Pumpkin Pudding from Palatable Pastime
Easy Pumpkin Bread from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Frozen Pumpkin Yogurt from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Pumpkin Pie Crisp with Streusel Topping from Blogghetti
Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin White Chocolate Scones from The Redhead Baker

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Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Cindy Kerschner

Spiced Pumpkin Butter serves pumpkin as a warm spiced spread. A super easy way to enjoy the taste of pumpkin and autmn in one bite.

I love the flavors fall brings to the table. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, sweet potato and more. This week it’s all about the pumpkin.

Today I’m sharing an easy pumpkin spread you can use on breads, apples, crackers and more. Top your pancakes with a dollop. Add some to your oatmeal for a special treat.

Enjoy it anyway you like. Remember to scroll down after the recipe for more great ways to enjoy pumpkin.

Spiced Pumpkin Butter

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients

2 cups pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Whisk together all ingredients. Place mixture in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring often until smooth and creamy (about 15 minutes).
Transfer cooked butter to a container and cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes then refrigerate to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

More #PumpkinWeek Recipes Below:

Chipotle Chicken and Pumpkin Chowder from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Easy No Bake Pumpkin Mousse Dessert from Blogghetti
Pumpkin Meatballs in a Creamy Tomato Sauce from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
Pumpkin Madeleines from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Pumpkin Malai Kofta from Magical Ingredients
Pumpkin Milkshake from Art of Natural Living
Pumpkin Spice Brioche Rolls from The Redhead Baker
Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie from Palatable Pastime
Spiced Pumpkin Butter from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Posted in #pumpkinweek, autumn, breakfast, butter, fall, fasy and easy, pumpkin, What's For Dinner? | 6 Comments

Malacasa Dinnerware Review

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Cindy Kerschner

I received a set of Malacasa Dinnerware to review. I recived no further compensation. All opinions are my own.
I’ve found as a food blogger, food sport competitor and recipe developer, how the food looks is as important as how the food tastes. The old adage that we eat first with our eyes is so true.
That starts with the dinnerware.

Shape drew me to this Malacasa dinnerware collection. You can use individual entrée, soup, salad and dessert plates for a dinner party or casual meals. Holiday tables would benefit from a bit of elegance this selection can provide.

It helps that these dishes are microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher safe.

Here’s a few plating examples:

Entrée portions fit nicely on these plates. The gentle curve keeps sauces in place.

Salads can be substitutes for a main meal, generous first course or side dish presentation. Slight depth of these plates serves multiple uses.

Any dessert would look elegant on these dessert plates.

Use these bowls for soup or cereal.

Follow Malacasa Dinnerare on social media for great ideas and new products:
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Spiced Orange Blondies

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Cindy Kerschner

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Spiced Orange Blondies blend sweet orange, ginger and white chocolate in a chewy, baked treat. One of dozens of sweet treats for #SpringSweetsWeek!

Special thanks go out to our sponsors for the samples and inspiration for #SpringSweetsWeek! For these blondies I used deliciously sweet cara cara and blood oranges from Melissa’s, crystalized ginger from Selefina spices, vanilla bean paste from Taylor & Colledge and the square cake pan from Anolon.

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Melted butter is a must to get chewy blondies. Softened and creamed in butter results in a texture more like cake.

I love using orange in baked goods. Oranges add a brightness and kind of make my mouth water!
Orange and ginger are perfect together. Adding vanilla draws out the flavor. Of course white chocolate add texture and a burst of swwetness. So good!

Spiced Orange Blondies

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Servings 12 each

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted plus 2 tablespoons to grease pan
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice plus zest of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/4 cup candied ginger
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush 8x8-inch baking with melted butter. Gently press parchment paper, shiny side up, into pan allowing a few inches to hang off the ends.
Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugars.
Mix together egg, vanilla, orange juice and zest. Add to butter mixture.
Fold in half the flour mixture at a time to prevent lumps. Stir in white chocolate.
Spread dough evenly over bottom of the pan. Dot with ginger pieces. Gently push in ginger pieces. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow pan to cool about 10 to 15 minutes before removing blondies with foil intact. Lift foil by overlap "handles" and set on rack to finish cooling. Cut cooled blondies into desired sizes.

Friday #SpringSweetsWeek Recipes

Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies by Art of Natural Living

Black Forest Snack Cake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Blender Blood Orange Curd by Shockingly Delicious

Dairy Free Mexican Chocolate Pudding by Frugal & Fit

Frozen Coconut Mojitos by The Spiffy Cookie

Funfetti Pancakes by Family Around the Table

Key Lime Cheesecake Easter Eggs by Magical Ingredients

Key Lime Pie Cookies by Kate’s Recipe Box

Kumquat Strawberry Lemonade Cooler by Palatable Pastime

Mixed Citrus Daiquiri by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Morning Glory Cake by Jolene’s Recipe Journal

Orange Creamsicle Mousse by Jen Around the World

Pear Blueberry Crisp by Sweet Beginnings

Pink Lemonade Sangria by Cheese Curd In Paradise

Polish Poppy Seed Roll by Cookaholic Wife

Spiced Orange Blondies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Spiced Orange Scones by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

Strawberry Lemon Lavender Cake by That Recipe

Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Breakfast Smoothie by Blogghetti

White Chocolate Fudge Sauce by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

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