Delicious Desserts for Your Holiday Fete!

I am one of those people who can just live off of carbs and sweets. Granted, I think a bowl of berries topped with whipped coconut cream is sweet as much as sticky buns covered in pumpkin butter, but who's being picky? NOT ME!!!

Anywho, I went scouring through Pinterest to find four delectably decadent desserts that are sure to leave you salivating. As you can guess from my previous posts, I can pick the best of them. So, get ready for this, and no...I will show NO MERCY whatsoever. Don't you just love me?!?!! =)

Pecan Caramel Sticky Buns

 

This image can speak for itself. Oooey gooey sticky & yummy, these buns are a sure fire hit. To amp it up a notch, top with candied pecans (or almonds/walnuts, if you wish) and the results will be a sight too pure and beautiful for this world.

 

 

Overnight Cider Pumpkin Waffles w/Pecans

 

 

Due to the fact that these beauties are cooked using the "overnight method", they end up being way more decadent than the average breakfast waffle. Thus, save these bad boys for those specialty brunch dates, for a "breakfast for dessert" night, or to whip out when you're trying to snag that special someone. Why? Simple. The cider pumpkin flavour is enough in itself to warrant salivation of the mouth but the scent overload is more than likely to result in a foodgasm that won't be denied. So, thus, use with caution.

 



 



Cranberry lemon Sweet Cake

 

 

This...legendary pastry...is just...let's take a moment of silence to revel in this delicious fete of culinary perfection. *silence* Now, onward and upward! This beloved holiday cake is baked in lemon Bundt cake fashion and topped with both icing, dried cranberries AND fresh cranberries which results in a flavour palette so unique yet so damn delicious!!! Trust me...if you try this during the holidays and have leftovers, you don't need those negative people in your life.

 

 



Spiced Almond Pancakes w/candied Butternut Squash

 

 

This, like the waffles, takes the idea of breakfast and amps it up SEVERAL notches. From the gourmet flapjacks, the candied butternut squash, the pure maple syrup and compound maple butter, this screams cozy blustery morning in New England during the Fall. Wrap yourself in a cozy sweater, some fleece lined leggings, slip on some winter socks and enjoy this plated beast in the only way that you should...with a ginormous cup of Minted dark chocolate hot cocoa.

 

 

 

 

Buon Appetito!!!

A Breakfast Worthy of Autumn

So...what had happened was, right...I saw apples, bread and some pumpkin butter in my kitchen and thought to myself, "what can I make with these three things that will be yummy AND filling?" Then, a light bulb went off and the result is this lovely melding of flavors that I call an 'Autumn Breakfast.'

 

 

Basically, I toasted & buttered three slices of honey wheat bread, then slathered a moderate layer of pumpkin butter on top. Next up, and this was truly food-gasmic, I sliced up some macintosh apples and laid them atop the toast then drizzled even more pumpkin butter to cap off such a delicious view. Add two slices of of turkey sausage to the side (or in this case, the middle) and I was all set!!!

 

 

 

 

I wanted something that was healthy, light, filling, and full of the flavours of an Autumn harvest, so this was the result of my food-obsessed brain. Lovely, no?

 

 



 

 

As I stated before, I made this yummy "breakfast toast" using three simple ingredients that should be readily available in your kitchens and cupboards. The two slices of turkey sausage were added in for a hit of protein, but overall, I say that I hit this one out of the ballpark. Big Papi would be proud...and probably ask for a slice or two, of which I'd happily oblige.

 

 

 

Buon Appetito!!