If, like me, you can still find a can or two of pumpkin in your pantry after the holidays, this recipe will make a great way to use it up.  (If you are reading this post before the holidays, well this cookie is one that celebrates the flavors of fall.)  These simple looking cookies pack a powerful flavor punch from both the pumpkin and the spices — cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.  Keep unbaked cookies in the freezer then bake up just the amount you need for hot-from-the-oven cookies anytime.… Read more

Preparing the Big Holiday Dinner?  Your Freezer Can Help!

Your freezer can take the stress out of preparing big formal holiday dinners.   With a little advance planning and preparation, the entire meal, save for entrée, can be prepared well ahead of the big event.  All busy holiday cooks need to do is pop the turkey, ham, or roast in the oven, toss a salad, and heat and serve the rest.  Dinner guests will marvel at how you did it all and still had time to mingle.

One of the … Read more

This delicious pumpkin pie is simple to make and because it’s freezer friendly, you can make it weeks ahead of the big day and still have a spectacular homemade meal finale.  Find the easy to make homemade pie crust recipe at this link.

Makes 1 (9-inch) Pie
OR
4 (4 1/2-inch Mini-Pies)

1 recipe Cheri’s Easy Freezer Friendly Pie Crust
2 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 can (14 or 15 ounces) dulce de leche*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon… Read more