Spiced Pumpkin Flan

Nov 19, 2025

A glistening caramel sauce tops this Spiced Pumpkin Flan.
Full of pumpkin pie flavour, this dessert is perfect for Fall or holiday entertaining.

Prep Time: 10 min •  Cook Time: 1 hour 10 min •  Total Time:  1 hour 20 min  •  Makes: 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (13.5 oz) canned pumpkin
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• pinch of salt
• 1-2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds (candied optional – see below recipe)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450°F
2. Add sugar to a medium sauce pan and cook over low-medium heat, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring continuously to keep it from burning and sticking to the pan.
3. Carefully pour melted sugar into flan pan.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs until well blended, then pour in sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin, salt, and pumpkin pie spice and mix until all ingredients are well blended.
5. Pour pumpkin flan mixture into flan pan on top of the melted sugar, then set flan pan into a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with 1 inch of hot tap water.
6. Bake uncovered for 55-70 minutes until sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Once flan is done baking, carefully remove it from the oven and let it cool.
8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
9. When ready to serve, run a knife around the edge of the flan to loosen it from the side. Invert the pan onto a serving plate and garnish with pumpkin seeds.

Roasted Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups dry pumpkin seeds
• 3 Tablespoons salted butter
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
4. Once the butter is melted, stir in the vanilla.
5. Add the pumpkin seeds and stir until they are evenly coated in the butter/vanilla mixture.
6. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the pumpkin seed mixture and stir until all they are evenly coated.
7. Spread pumpkin seeds on a large baking sheet in single layer.
8. Bake for 25-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until seeds begin to brown.
9. Once seeds are done, transfer them to a pan lined with parchment paper to let cool.

Roasted Garlic Gravy

Nov 19, 2025

This Roasted Garlic Gravy is creamy and flavourful. Perfect for dressing poultry, mashed potatoes, and other vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 min  •  Cook Time: 55 minutes  •  Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins  •  Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 garlic bulbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus up to an additional tablespoon, as needed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium shallot, diced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 (3-inch) sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the tops off the garlic bulbs.
3. Place each garlic bulb on an aluminum foil sheet. Drizzle the garlic with olive oil, evenly coating the garlic bulbs with oil.
4. Loosely wrap the garlic bulbs in foil and place them into the oven. Roast the garlic for 30 to 45 minutes, until the cloves are soft, golden brown and caramelized.
5. Once the bulbs are cool enough to handle, squeeze the bulbs to extract the roasted garlic onto a small plate.
6. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the shallot.
7. Sweat the shallot for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes very soft and just begins to brown.
8. Add the flour and stir well to fully mix it with the butter. Cook the mixture for about a minute, stirring constantly.
9. Stir in the broth and rosemary, along with the roasted garlic. Stir the mixture well to work out any lumps, using a whisk if needed.
10. Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat so that it is at a low simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, until thickened slightly.
11. Remove the rosemary sprig from the pot and stir in the soy sauce. Blend the gravy until smooth ether using an immersion blender, or by transferring it to a standard blender.
12. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

Sweet & Salty Caramel Popcorn Pretzel Treats

Nov 19, 2025

These Caramel Popcorn Pretzels are perfect for satisfying your cravings for something sweet and salty.

Prep Time: 5 mins  •  Cook Time: 2 min  •  Makes: 24 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 24 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Kisses
• 24 Mini Salted Pretzels
• Caramel Popcorn

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place 24 pretzels on a shallow baking sheet.
3. Top each pretzel with one Hershey Chocolate Kiss.
4. Bake in the oven until kisses melt, just 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven, then gently press a piece of caramel popcorn into the melted chocolate.
6. Chill in the refrigerator until set.

Veggie Pitas with Avocado Spread

Sep 1, 2025

These Veggie Pitas feature spicy roasted cauliflower and chickpeas layered on top of a whole wheat pita smothered with a creamy avocado dip. Top the pitas with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle flax seeds for a simple, yet nutritious, meal.

Total Time: 40 mins  •  Makes: 8 pitas

INGREDIENTS

• 8 small whole wheat pitas

For the Avocado Spread

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1–2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup fresh parsley (or cilantro)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Juice of one lime
• 1-2 tablespoons water (if needed to thin dip)

For the Roasted Veggies

• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 2 (14-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1–2 teaspoons garam masala (or curry powder)
• cayenne pepper, optional
• 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the Topping

• Greek yogurt
• Flax seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Gently pat the cauliflower florets and chickpeas with paper towels to dry. Arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with spices, and toss to coat. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stir, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until vegetables are golden brown.
2. Add the avocado dip ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat pitas in oven to warm, if desired. Spread each pita with a spoonful of avocado dip and top with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of flax seeds.

Pineapple Whip Soft Serve

Aug 4, 2025

This popular Disney soft serve is a delicious summer treat. It’s smooth and refreshing and easy to make at home.

PREP TIME: 5 mins  •  FREEZER TIME: 20 mins  •  TOTAL TIME: 25 mins  •  MAKES: 3 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice
• 2 Tablespoons finely shredded coconut
• 2 cups frozen pineapple + chunks for garnish
• 1/4 cup milk (or canned coconut milk)
• 1/16 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons sugar (sweetener of choice)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Rim three glasses with pineapple juice and dip into finely shredded coconut.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Scoop into a pastry bag and pipe into the three glasses.
4. Freeze twenty minutes before serving.
5. Garnish with a sprinkle of coconut, a pineapple wedge, and a mint leaf, if desired.