Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and Free Fall Coloring Pages
We are looking forward to a little bit of beautiful snow tomorrow and seasonal temperatures, which is exciting when I've been trying to enjoy "fall" baking and cooking in very…
Peach and Hot Pepper Jam
Here is a Joyous Home fall jam favorite! In late August you can find Palisade Peaches everywhere, and boy are they tasty. This peach and hot pepper jam is a…
Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
We love a nice thin cookie that isn't too hard or flat. This cookie recipe came out great using one unconventional ingredient that I normally don't add. Here's how to…
How to Make Our Best Rum Cake
We love making this cake at Christmas. Rum cake was my father's favorite dessert this time of year, and he made it very tasty. We tried using our own…
Blueberry Buttermilk Scones: My Best Scone Recipe
Have you ever made a baking mistake that ended in your favor? I made these amazing blueberry buttermilk scones yesterday afternoon, and I suppose my brain got ounces and tablespoons…
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Good morning everyone! Today we are making a traditional treat, loved at gatherings, our wonderful homemade peanut butter cups! Homemade Peanut Butter Cups I made several dozen of these…
Quick Hot Chocolate Cups
Because the days are still cold, we are still mixing up hot drinks. Quick hot chocolate cups are not difficult to prepare and deliver the quickest, sweetest food gift ever.…
Easy All Fruit Mincemeat Pie Recipe
This easy pie recipe is an all-time favorite from childhood. We always bought the frozen store mincemeat pie, which from what I remember was just fruit. Some recipes I've seen…
Buttermilk Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
This recipe was our go-to quick breakfast side for years when the children were smaller. I forgot not only how easy it is to make, but how delicious it is!…
Easy Homemade Puff Pastry
I love making little appetizers with puff pastry. Puff pastry can be made with very few ingredients, and it's delicious! I've always used the store-bought puff pastry sheets, but making…
Big Batch Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn't love a cookie that is a bit healthier? This cookie recipe has been tested and tried several times, being a bit different as we use whole grain flour…
Homemade Apple Butter Using a Crockpot
I love fall! I especially like when apples go on sale. I almost inevitably end up with several bags that will go bad if I don't do something quick. Apple…