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When I was little, I remember my mom putting a new snack on the table at a birthday party – cubes of blue cheese paired with green grapes on toothpicks. I still remember how much I loved that sweet and salty combo. It was unlike anything I’d ever tasted before, and I wasn’t the only […]

I love serving mixed appetizer platters at my parties, and I prefer to keep things simple by serving a variety of finger foods on the same theme. It makes food prep easier, avoids waste since I can reuse the same ingredients in slightly different ways, and offers guests a variety of flavors without me having

I love using whipped feta in my appetizer recipes, as it’s such a versatile base – it’s perfect in dips, as a spread for pinwheels, or even as the star of a feta “butter board.” But one of my favorite ways to use it is on little toasts, and this fig and whipped feta crostini

These pumpkin cheesecake cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese icing are one of my favorite pumpkin desserts for fall! The cupcakes come out really moist and have the perfect amount of spices in them, plus the hidden cheesecake filling adds a nice, creamy surprise in the center. And the cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top? OMG,

Pumpkin cupcakes with pumpkin frosting? Yes, please! These pumpkin cupcakes with pumpkin Greek yogurt frosting are a delicious pumpkin dessert for fall, with the tangy frosting adding more amazing flavors to the already decadent cinnamon-y treat. The cupcakes are a lot lighter as well, which I absolutely love, since we’re skipping the usual cream cheese-butter

This pumpkin tiramisu is an excellent fall dessert perfect for any autumn party, be it Halloween, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or anything else you might have planned for the season! It’s light, deliciously creamy, full of autumn spices like cinnamon and pumpkin spice, and layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers for that classic tiramisu flavor. Unlike the traditional version,

These mini pumpkin quiche cups are the perfect fall party appetizer, whether it’s a Thanksgiving dinner, a Halloween get-together, or just a weekend event with friends! They’re made with puff pastry, baked pumpkin, onions, and ham, bringing a delicious flavor combo that is packed into tiny bite-sized packages. Best of all, most of the prep

I love apple desserts, and honestly, I could eat them all year round. I have a few favorite apple treats that I make over and over again, but I always try to find new ways to enjoy this deliciously healthy fruit, too. These baked apples with mascarpone cream have become one of my family’s favorite

When you need a party appetizer that looks impressive but takes minimal effort to make, these prosciutto and blue cheese puff pastry appetizers are a fantastic choice. They’re single-serve cups, so they’re perfect for sharing, plus they’re full of delicious flavors. The salty prosciutto, creamy blue cheese, and sweet chili sauce create the perfect combo,

These applesauce cookies with chocolate peanut butter frosting are the perfect fall treat. They’re soft, moist and packed with a ton of flavor. Plus, the applesauce helps keep the cookies tender on the inside while cutting down on fat. And the frosting? It’s rich, chocolatey, nutty, and so good you’ll want to eat it straight

Apples and cinnamon are a match made in heaven, and these applesauce cookies with cream cheese frosting are the perfect treat for when the weather starts to cool down. They’re soft, tender, and spiced just enough, plus the applesauce brings in plenty of moisture and natural sweetness. The cream cheese frosting takes the whole thing

I only recently discovered rice pudding as a dessert, but boy am I hooked! This cinnamon apple rice pudding is my favorite rice dessert in the fall with its irresistibly creamy texture and delicious flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. The warm spices, tender cinnamon apples, and a fluffy ricotta-cream base work perfectly together, and it’s

I often make pumpkin cookies when I’m in the mood for a pumpkin dessert that’s not cake, and these pumpkin sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting are one of my fall staples. Made with wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, they have a subtle caramel-like sweetness and a slightly healthier spin compared to classic sugar cookies.

Holiday baking wouldn’t be complete without a batch of sugar cookies, but these Christmas pumpkin sugar cookies come with a healthier twist. Instead of white flour and refined sugar, they’re made with wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, which adds a subtle caramel-like flavor. The substitutions boost the cookies’ nutritional value, so they’re the perfect snack

If you’re looking for a fall dessert that’s both elegant and easy to make even for beginners, these pumpkin cheesecake mousse cups are it! The pumpkin mousse layer alone is so delicious it could be served as its own dessert, but layered with a buttery cookie base and topped with clouds of whipped cream, it

These pumpkin yogurt parfait cups are hands-down one of my favorite desserts of the fall season. They’re creamy, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to count as dessert while still filling me up when I eat them as a snack as well. I often make these single-serve pumpkin yogurt cups when I need a quick

If you’re looking for an easy fall-inspired treat that isn’t overloaded with sugar, this pumpkin dip with cream cheese is going to be your new go-to. There are tons of versions out there, but I keep coming back to this one because I just love the way the ingredients come together in this recipe. This

These Italian-style stuffed French toast bread rolls might sound fancy, but they’re actually super budget-friendly and incredibly easy to make. They’re one of my favorite savory twists on French toast with their cheesy, herby ricotta-spinach filling and crispy golden outside, and they pair perfectly with warm marinara sauce. I usually make them as sandwiches for

I make this apple crumble recipe every time I’m craving something comforting but want to stay healthy and avoid the sugar rush of a typical crumble. I love how this version tastes just as amazing as the classic – sweet-tart fruit bubbling under a thin but delicious crumble topping – but with healthier swaps like

These apple puff pastry pinwheel rolls with ricotta are one of those treats that work any time of day, be it dessert, snack, or a sweet bite at brunch. They’re flaky, creamy, gently sweet, and full of warm cinnamon-spiced apples with a bit of crunch from walnuts. What I love most about this recipe is

Inside: Recipe for healthier pumpkin bars with sugar-free frosting I made these bars when I was craving a baked pumpkin dessert, but I didn’t want it to be as heavy and loaded with sugar as pumpkin bakes usually are. If you, too, are looking for a lighter-than-usual fall bake, then these healthier pumpkin bars are

This healthy apple parfait dessert is one of my favorite go-to treats, especially in the fall, but let’s be honest, apples are available all-year-round, and this recipe is too good to limit to one season. It has everything: warm spices, soft cooked apples, sweet bites of dates, and a creamy, fluffy ricotta/whipped cream layer that

These pesto pinwheels are my go-to when I want something festive, full of flavor, and easy to make. With their vibrant green pesto, juicy red cherry tomatoes, and snowy crumbles of feta, they bring that perfect pop of holiday color, perfect for the Christmas season, although you can make them all year long. The best

I made these little apple and ricotta phyllo parcels one day when I was craving something new, and they turned out so cute and delicious that I just had to share. They make the perfect mini dessert or sweet snack. The outside is golden and crisp, the inside is soft and creamy, and they look

I’m all about healthy snacks and desserts, and these healthy apple muffins are one of my go-tos when I feel like baking something quick and cinnamon-y. They come together super quickly, bake in only about 20 minutes, and, despite the word healthy, they taste amazing. Think soft, just-sweet-enough, lightly spiced muffins that feel good to

Tiramisu is one of those iconic desserts that’s hard to beat. It’s creamy, looks gorgeous, and is incredibly indulgent. But when you swap out coffee and cocoa for cinnamon-spiced apples and lighten up the mascarpone cream with Greek yogurt, you get something just as satisfying, only lighter, fruitier, and a lot more healthy. This Apple

This Apple Mousse, also known as Apple Snow, is a delicate and dreamy dessert that, according to some sources, dates back centuries. Traditionally made with egg whites, sugar, and stewed apples, it was once considered a light and fancy way to end a meal. And honestly? It still is! Especially when you give it a

This Sundried Tomato Feta Spread is a vibrant twist on the classic feta dip that’s become a total staple in my kitchen. If you love feta but want something with a little more punch and richness, this version is for you. It’s creamy, tangy, a bit garlicky (thanks to those oil-packed sundried tomatoes), and absolutely

These Pizza Pinwheels are one of those magical recipes that check all the boxes. Hot or cold? Check. Snack or lunch? Absolutely. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly? Yes, please. They’re everything you love about pizza, just rolled up in flaky puff pastry for a fun, bite-sized twist. And what I love most? You can fill them with