Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

PUMPKIN PIE!!! Holiday season = pie season. It’s as simple as that! I just couldn’t hold out until Thanksgiving and had to whip up a pie yesterday!! The ultimate holiday duo, Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin and Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, make this pie fool proof! I used Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie recipe, and swapped out normal pie crust for a gluten free crust from Trader Joe’s to make this favorite dessert gluten-free and food-allergy friendly for our household! And it’s just as good as the “real thing” in my opinion!!

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Meal

We got an air fryer!!! My father-in-law sent us our Christmas present early and we are so grateful! We use it almost daily! One of our new favorites for the air fryer is this “skillet” type of meal (all in one… kinda…). It’s great for nights when we are pressed for time and it’s a meal you can prep in advance if you wanted!

Soup Sundays: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bisque

Three Trader Joe’s highlights in one week?? I know it’s a lot but they have so many delicious products this time of year!! Last weekend was super busy and I spent the majority of that Sunday on the road so I was exhausted when I made it home and decided to delay the final Soup Sunday in the series by one week. So we’re wrapping up today with a pre-made soup that I love - Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bisque. If you saw my Stories recap about the Trader Joe’s fall haul earlier in the season, you’ll know that this is one of my absolute favorites - I bought 3 jars haha! I topped it with a little grana padano and parsley. The perfect fall lunch - just heat and eat.

TJ's Nut Butter Bar Mix

I love a new Trader Joe’s find!! These Nut Butter Bars are so scrumptious! The mix itself contains nuts so I wasn’t able to share with Darrell, but that just meant more for me!! Haha! I used JIF Peanut Butter and pure maple syrup as the two ingredients needed for the mix.

Soup Sundays: Zucchini Corn Chowder

It’s time for the third installment of the Soup Sunday Series!! This is so fun! Have you tried the broccoli cheddar soup or the loaded potato soup? I’d love to hear about your experience! This week I’m sharing a new recipe!! As I’ve mentioned, Darrell isn’t the biggest fan of soup but I’ve found a few he’s grown to love haha. Usually, if it is something thick, he’s open to trying it - which makes a chowder a good option. This recipe is my take on a zucchini corn chowder. I managed to sneak in some extras to give it more substance like carrots and potatoes! Check it out below!

Soup Sundays: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

It’s the first Sunday in the Soup Sundays Series!!! I’m so excited to begin this series. If you remember a few weeks ago I asked y'all to share some of your thoughts on soup and I’m glad to see I have company in the soup-before-cold-weather camp! To kick things off, let’s talk about this broccoli cheddar soup! This popular type of soup is so cozy and delectable! I had to swap out a few ingredients in this recipe to make it work for us. And surprise - it includes potatoes! Check out the first Soup Sunday post!

Spoonbread in September

I had a blast cooking with about 150 people from across the country this morning! 😱 My first time leading a virtual cooking class! “In the Kitchen with The Amateur Apron” was a session for the National 4-H Volunteer Conference! 4-H has played a major role in my life, and my husband’s life, and when I was approached by a blog reader to do this segment I knew I wanted to do it! Thanks to Darrell for being my “sous chef” / assistant / camera guy / picture-taking blogger husband. It has been so sweet to watch photos roll in from participants and just to actually cook alongside so many awesome 4-H people all across the country! We baked spoonbread, which is a dish native to my hometown!

Where to Find Adorable, Affordable French Macarons This Fall

Ever walk past something so magical it stops you in your tracks?? Well that was me, grocery shopping earlier this week 😅 These little fall treasures appear to be a seaonal item. THIRTY-SIX adorable macarons for $15! A steal.

FoodSarah StillwellSeptember 24, 2020sam's club, french macarons, macarons, macaron, fall macarons, fall desserts, dessert, frozen desserts, gluten free dessertComment

Trader Joe's Fall Haul

There's a chill in the morning air lately! I am the nerd that’s been calling my closest TJ’s location asking when their fall seasonal products will hit the shelves for a couple weeks now... I haven’t gotten the same person answering the phone so I don’t think I’m quite ‘that person’ but still. 🤣🎃 Check out my run down of this week's Trader Joe's Fall Haul!

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