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Growing up, one of my favorite things my mom made was German chocolate cake.  It was the perfect kind of chocolate cake in my opinion.  I loved how moist and fluffy it was, yet still oh so rich.  It made quite the delicious treat when I would get home from school or over the weekends after my piano lessons.  Sadly, her recipe got lost when we moved and she never found it again.

Fortunately, when we moved, we met Anne.  Our lovely neighbor brought us a welcoming present which was: a german chocolate cake.  Her cake was JUST as tasty as my mom’s was and I had to be sure to save my mom a slice in case I devoured it all.  When my mom got home, I made her taste it right away.  She also agreed it was the same cake.  We asked Anne for the recipe and she brought it over.  Turns out, it was in a recipe book that my mom accidentally gave away to Goodwill.  Needless to say, although we didn’t get the book back, we have the recipe and boy does it feel great!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cocinando Con Alena.

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Quick Tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, use regular milk with a dollop of sour cream.

Have you ever thought of putting pumpkin and chocolate together?  Yeah, neither have I.  I always thought it would have been a strange combination which led to an even stranger taste.  I always stayed away from it, just in case I would have been wasting perfectly good chocolate and pumpkin on something that would turn out disgusting.  I mean, who would want some delicious chocolate, or pumpkin that you can not get year round to go to waste?  I sure wouldn’t.

But boy was I wrong.  I found this recipe on Pinterest and gave it a try.  It was so strange as I was mixing it.  I thought this would surely turn out yucky.  I even called my mom with my hands covered in pumpkin and chocolate asking if it would turn out well.  She thought I was crazy.  Maybe I was.  But I was already in over my head, so I had to finish it up.  When I did, though.  Oh my goodness.  I was in chocolate autumn heaven.  It was so absolutely delicious. I packed up the (very few) leftovers and took them to my mom for her to try.  She was amazed too.  These are great!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Six Sister’s Stuff.

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Quick Tip: You can easily use pureed fresh pumpkin or canned for this recipe

Living in Miami, finding a pumpkin patch was not the easiest task.  It was quite difficult to find, but definitely worth the research and drive to find one.  We would often travel upwards of 30-40 minutes in order to track one down, but it was always so much fun when we’d arrive.  Even though it was scorching hot, we would so enjoy dressing up in fall clothing, taking pictures with all the pumpkins, enjoying the scenery and then buying some to take home and create something delicious with.

This recipe is one that my momma made very often when we had leftover pumpkin or even a fresh one.  This is beyond delicious, it is honest to goodness, the best lasagna I have ever tasted. In a city where it is usually in the 90s during the fall months, we need the taste of pumpkin for dessert, yet with a refreshing twist.  This is a cold dessert which makes it perfect for us.  It has layers of sweetness and the tangy, smooth pumpkin puree makes it the most delicious fall dessert I have tasted.

Recipe and photo courtesy of OMG Chocolate Desserts.

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Quick Tip: Freeze pureed pumpkin in 15oz Ziplock bags to have on hand and ready for whenever the mood hits for this dessert.

Growing up, we had pizza at least once a week.  It was a favorite meal and I know it was an easy dinner when we had activities in the evening such as school or band practice.    It was a quick and easy dinner and we so enjoyed it (not to mention the Crazy Bread…mmm!).  Over the years, we have tried sooooo many different pizzas looking for the best one, including lots of the frozen type.  What I never thought of was this:

Pepperoni Pizza Dip.

Whaaat? A more adult-like, fancy pizza creation.  It is just as good (or even better!) than a regular pizza and totally appropriate to show up at a get together with.  It looks a little more refined than just a regular ol’ pizza box as well. haha Anyways, I made this for our Friday night small group and it was a hit so I wanted to share here.  Give it a try, whether for a party or for a lazy movie night at home with the family.  You can get as creative as you like about it.

Recipe and photo courtesy of To Eat Drink and Be Married.

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Quick Tip: Cut up chunks of sourdough or Chicago Italian bread for best dipping bread.

Ever since I was little, I loved dips.  I love dipping crackers, chips cookies, apple slices and cheeses.  I can never get enough!!  Dips, to me, equal party.  They either equal Sunday football, or Christmas party.  I have been known to eat an entire bowl of dip before people arrive.  I have been kicked out of the kitchen when my mom is making the dip as well, because I keep sticking my finger in.

This dip is a perfect holiday mix.  My neighbor Anne makes it every single place.  It has cheese and nuts and lots of yummy sauce over the top.  It is a real Christmasy dish and people will go nuts over it if you bring it.  Mix it up with different nuts, or add some more seasonings for a new twist.  Make this for yourself, or make this for a crowd.  But I suggest making the crowd version, even for yourself because it is that good.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Call Me PMC.

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Quick Tip: Make sure not to use yellow mustard so it does not change the color of the dip.

I love side dishes. Sometimes, I think I enjoy the sides more than the entree! I know that on special occasions such as holidays and events I’m all about the sides. Think about it, what is your favorite part of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? True, some of you may say turkey or ham, but I will say mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and sweet potato pie! Side dishes bring an entree to life (Can you imagine a turkey getting up off the table and walking away? lol) We have picked out 7 of our very best side dish recipes just for you!

What’s your favorite side dish? Maybe you don’t know. Well, this post will help you narrow down your decision. Who knows? You might end up making them all!

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Fun Fact: Sometimes, a good side dish acts as an entree. Mind blown.

Growing up in a rural farm setting I was accustomed to eating classic, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meals. From meatloaf to baked chicken my mom always had something fresh and homemade cooking in the oven. So many of the meals that we have grown up on are becoming extinct. With new health trades on the uprise some of our favorites aren’t being made as much as they used to be. Let’s put a stop to that silliness right here and now with these 7 mouthwatering classic dishes.

What’s your favorite vintage dinner dish? Maybe you don’t know. Well, this post will help you narrow down your decision. Who knows? You might end up making them all!

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Fun Fact: The tall chef’s hat or toque blanche traditionally had a hundred pleats to represent the number of ways an egg could be cooked. Toques (from the Arabic taq for “round”), originally worn by French magistrates, were adopted by the inventors of French haute cuisine, Marie-Antoine Caréme and Auguste Escoffier, to make it clear just who was boss – literally “chef” – in the kitchen. -Telegraph.com