Jolene's Recipe Journal

These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins combine the flavor of pumpkin pie with the classic cinnamon-sugar sweetness of a snickerdoodle cookie.  Soft, tender, and perfectly spiced, they’re topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and are a great choice for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.  What You'll Need For the Muffins: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2¼ teaspoons baking powder 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée ⅔ cup vegetable oil ½ cup whole milk, room temperature 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Snickerdoodle Streusel: ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup cold butter, cut into ½-inch cubes How to Make It Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, sa...

T is for Tomato and Tortellini! When it comes to comfort food, few things are as satisfying as a bowl of soup. This Tomato Tortellini Soup is hearty, flavorful, and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

S is for Smoothie! This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is creamy, chocolatey, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. 

Ginger pear compote with cranberries is a quick, 20-minute recipe that turns fresh pears into a sweet and spiced fruit topping. With ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of orange zest, it’s perfect for pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or even ice cream. What You’ll Need 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsp fresh grated) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg or allspice 1/2 cup water 4 tbsp dried cranberries 2 tsp vanilla extract Zest of 1 small orange How to Make It 1. Peel, core, and dice the pears. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine pears, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 3. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender but still hold their shape. 4. Stir in cranberries and orange zest and cook 1–2 minutes more. 5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serving Suggestions This spiced pear compote is versatile enough to enjoy in lots of ways: Spoon...

If you’re looking for an easy make-ahead recipe that tastes like fall in a jar, this Maple Pumpkin Chia Pudding is the answer! Creamy and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, it is spiced with warm pumpkin pie flavors and makes the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert.

  Apple cider tea oatmeal is a quick and easy fall breakfast made in the microwave or on the stove top. Infused with apple cider tea and topped with crisp apples and cranberries, it’s ready in minutes and adds a seasonal twist to classic oatmeal. What You'll Need (1 serving) ½ cup quick oats 1 cup strong apple cider tea (I used Republic of Tea) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey C hopped apple, dried cranberries How to Make Apple Cider Tea Oatmeal Brew the apple cider tea. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, tea, salt and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 1½ to 2 minutes, then stir. Let stand 1 minute to thicken. Top with apples and dried cranberries. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey.  Tips & Variations Stovetop: Simmer the tea, then stir in oats and salt . Cook 1 to 2 minutes until creamy. Use rolled oats instead of quick oats and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until creamy. Add extra spices such as nutmeg ...