Cats Fall Fav's..."Pumpkin Pecan Pie"

 Hey y'all...hope your weekend is going great. I've been playing with a new design that I'll be featuring over on my quilting blog and dabbling in some fun recipes. I call it my "kind of multi-tasking" :-) If you're like me you love pumpkin pie and pecan pie but your baking time might be limited. Well you will love this pie. It comes together perfectly and it's a combination of both our favorites. Somesitmes it just nice to have a fast dessert that you don't need to worry about during all the Holiday rush. I love this pie because it's actually better when you make it ahead..like the night before and let it rest awhile. I do put it in the fridge...covered due to the eggs. Plus if you're a "empty nester" like me...you're not having tons of left-overs making just one pie. I will admit that my recipe uses "Pillsbury Pie Crust" but you can definately make your own if desired. The pic below shows the "crackling" of a traditional pecan pie but trust me...it gets covered with whipped cream. :-)  It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is right around the corner..right? This year has flown by for me. If you're still in the need ot gift ideas please pop on over to my quilting blog for gift giving inspiration. You'll see a lot of "Gift bags" that are 100% re-gift-a-ble that I made using Island Batik/Lumin Fabrics Festive Wishes Collection. I've made Christmas stocking using this fun fabric line and will be hosting a "Scrapin' in the New Year" Christmas quilt too. The design is versatile...you can use the Christmas fabric or follow along as I feature the same design using "Berry Crush" collection. This is Jennifer Thomas new fabric collection designed by Jerry Khiev for Lumin Fabrics. As always we have a lot going on but it's that fun time of year. I thank y'all so much for following and hoping you have a Thanksgiving that brings you joy. 

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Pumpkin Pecan Pie...

Here's all you need...

* 1 Pillsbury Pie Crust (unbaked)

* 3 eggs

* 1 cup sugar

* 1/2 cup dark corn syrup

* 1 cup pumpkin

* 1 tsp. vanilla

* 1/8 tsp. cloves (opt)

* 1/8 tsp. ginger (opt)

* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

* 1/4 tsp. salt

* 1 cup pecans (few chopped for garnish)

* Pinch of Humor (must in my kitchen) :-)

Here's all you do...

* Preheat oven to 350*

* Prepare your baking dish as desired and crimp the edges of pie crust so it looks homemade :-)

* In a large mixing bowl...beat eggs and sugar until combined.

* Mix in  dark corn syrup...pumkin...vanilla and seasonings.

* Pour into pie crust.

* Top with pecans.

* Bake for about 50 minutes or until slightly firm (ovens vary)

* Let cool for several hours or over night

Garnish as desired and enjoy!  

Berry Street Santa's Snippers Give-a-way w/ Missouri Star Quilt Company!

 Hey y'all...hope your weekend is filled with lots of joy. Tis the Season for a fun give-a-way with Missouri Star Quilt Company. They gifted me 2 of these adorable snippers..one to keep and one to give-a-way. All you need to do is follow Missouri Star Quilt Company and me on Instagram (my link is on home page) and the rules are on todays post. The snippers are 8 1/2" and feature festive images of Santas, Gingerbread men, Ribbon and more. The ergonomic grip meants is so comfortable to make crafting/sewing/quilting a joy. They glide through fabric and paper! If you're like me,,,I have scissors for sewing and crafting & one hidden :-) The snippers will definately put a little Jolly in your Holiday Season. They would make a great gift too! I hope you're following MSQC for all their daily deals. It's been a blast already for all the gift ideas & inspiration. I thank y'all so much for following & good luck!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat 

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Berry Street Santa's Snippers...

Cats Fall Fav's..."Spinach Stuffed Shells"

 Hey y'all...hope you're having a great weekend. The temps in Florida have been cool-ish and I'm loving it. I love this time of year...especially in the stores. I'm one of "those" that love sseing all the Holiday decor out early. I guess it's the designer in me. It's funny to admit but every year I tell myself that I don't need anything else then I see the cute decor and of course need it. I look at it this way....I"m mult-task cleaning. I take down decor...heavy clean...add decorate for the next Holiday. Win...win! Along with decorating I love to bake. The smell of fall spices is wonderful and calms me. I even have a cinnamon scented candle that I use all year in my sewing room. Well, todays recipe is super easy and a great to feed a crowd. I make more casserole's during the warm months but will admit it's a new fav for all year. I use a Italian Panco Bread crumbs for the topping that honeslty brings this simple recipe to the next level. I forgot that step recently and it made a huge difference. The pasta shells are the jumbo size so I basically estimate 4 per person but cook a few extra in case they tear. Well...this is the time of year when weather is changing and sometimes it's hard to plan for comfort family dinner. This will definately take you too eating out..just serve with a side salad and some breadsticks :-) I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon for more fall fav's. Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Cats Spinach Stuffed Shells...

Here's all you need...

* Jumbo pasta shells 

* Tostitos Creamy Spinach dip 

* 24 oz. Jar of 4 Cheese tomato sauce

* 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

* 1/2c. Italian Panco Bread Crumbs

* Pinch of humor

Here's all you do...

* Preheat oven to 375*

* Cook pasta shells until aldente'...drain...set aside.

* Spray bottom and sides of casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

* Cover bottom only casserole dish with sauce.

* Fill each pasta shell with about a Tablespoon of spinah dip.

* Place in casserole dish with sides touching (keeps them from spreading apart while cooking)

* Cover with tomato sauce...then shredded cheese and sprinkle with the panco bread crumbs.

* Bake covered for about 20-25  minutes or until fully cooked (ovens vary)...uncover and bake for an additonal 10 minutes or until bread crumbs get a little golden...crunchy :-)

Enjoy!

Cat

Berry Crush Blog Hop!..."a Garden of ABC's"

 Hey y'all...the "Berry Crush Blog Hop" featuring @curlicuecreations.com Jennifer Thomas new signature creations "Berry Crush" for Lumin Fabrics by Jerry Khiev is sew inspiring. You can view all the designers on Jennifers site and enter to win a Fat Quarter Bundle of this beautiful fabric collection. I've been hosting the "Hop" on my quilt blog  and was feautred Friday with my design as well. I created "a Garden of ABC's" a long with a coordinating tote for a complete gift The design was inspired by my love of flowers growing on a trellis and my love of creating Children's Learning Quilts to pass down for generations. Pop on over to @curlicueccreations.com  for all the events and see the creative designs using this beautiful fabric collection. I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon for more Holiday inspiration!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Cats Fall Fav's..."Rustic Apple/Pear Tart"

 Hey y'all....hope you're having a great week. This is the time of year where I tend to go a bit nuts. I love Fall...the backing...decorating...sewing...you name it. And yes...everything "Pumpkin Spice." I'm sharing some of my "Fall Fav's" that are easy and great for entertaining. My "Rustic Apple/Pear Tart" is probably my favorite because it looks like you spent all day in the kitchen. I shared this years ago on my blog and I make it every year. This is what I like to call a "Holiday Classic." The ingredients and directions are on "12-9-14" post. This tart is great by itself or serve with whip cream...ice cream or just a fork :-) The smell is wonderful while it's baking and will impress your family and friends for any gathering. I named it "Rustic Apple/Pear Tart" due to how simple the layering of the crust is and you can't go wrong. I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon for more Fall Fav's. Enjoy!

Blessed Cooking from my Home to Yours,

Cat

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P.S. Pop on over to my quilting blog for the "Berry Crush Blog Hop" feautring Jennifer Thomas of cirlicuecreations new signature collection "Berry Crush" for Lumin Fabrics by Jerry Khiev. All the details are on her site.

Cats Rustic Apple/Pear Tart...

Wild about ABC's...Children's Learning Quilt!

 Hey ya'll....hope your week is going great. I wanted to share with y'all my new advaenture that's happening on my Quilt Bog. I'm finally sharing my passion of designing Children's Learning Quilts. This has been in the makings for a while and the first of many is on the blog. I designed a Children's Wall quilt called "Wild About ABC's" using the stunning collection "Sunset Studio" gifted to me from Lumin Fabrics. Oh my gosh the collection is sew beautiful with vibrant hues and prints that will inspire any craft or quilting project. The wall decor is 15 1/4 x 47 all created with one simple block (square-in-a-square.) I'll be featuring techniques a long the way from beginner to advanced so pop on over and join in on the fun. I'll also be sharing soon my Fall fav's that are d'lish but fast and easy. I can't believe it's already October. My gosh...time does fly when your sewing and cooking :-) I thank y'all so much for following and talk soon!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Wild about ABC's...

Spook-tacular Give-a-way!

 Hey y'all...hope your week is off to a great start. Well I've recently been gifted these adorable templates by Missouri Star Quilt Company to keep or giveaway. It was a hard decision but my heart said to share! I love to design pillows...table decor etc. for the holidays. There is something special creating your own decor when having friends and family over for the holidays. These templates are super cute and durable and have 6 bottle templates with nesting shapes within. I love MSQC templates. If you've been following along on my quilt blog page you will notice the "Gnome bags" that I've started hosing. The Holidays are creeping up on us fast so pop on over to my Instagram page (link upper right on home page) for all the entry details. You have until tomorrow to enter and I'll be announcing the lucky winner Thursday. I thank y'all so much for following and check back soon for a fun...fast and fab scrap-a-long on my quilt blog along with a new series "Cats Fall Fav's" here on my cooking blog. Fall sparks fun baking for me and I love to share easy recipes. The Holidays can be hectic so a fab easy dinner is my kind of go to meal. Check back soon and hope your enter for these adorable templates on my Instagram Page. Thanks so much for following and good luck!

Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Mix...Match...Stitch...Bewitch templates...

You can view more information on the template set at Missouri Star Quilt Company webiste.