Sourdough Maple Pecan Bread

 

 

Sourdough discard is used in this quick bread that is filled with maple syrup, pecans, and cinnamon along with some whole wheat flour for a hearty texture and flavor. 

Maple pecan pie

Pecan pie is upgraded with the addition of maple syrup for a delicious Thanksgiving or fall dessert. This pie smells so good and is gooey and decadent.

White chocolate and walnut apple snack cake

An easy autumn snack cake that is filled with apples, white chocolate, walnuts, and cinnamon makes for a perfect dessert or tea time snack.

Maple walnut cookies

Maple syrup and walnuts are combined in these soft and chewy cookies that are perfect for maple season or anytime you want a delicious cookie.

Foil packet grilled maple cinnamon sweet potatoes

Sweet and sticky sweet potatoes coated with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon and a touch of cayenne pepper are a delicious grilling side dish. They are simple to make in a foil packet and packed with flavor.

Smoky lemon maple glazed sweet potatoes

Smoky, sweet, and a little tangy, these sweet potatoes make a delicious family side dish for anytime of the year. The glaze makes them sticky and extra flavorful. 

Braised red cabbage with cranberries and maple

Beautiful red cabbage is braised with fresh seasonal cranberries, pure maple syrup, apple cider, and warm spices for a flavorful and colorful fall and winter side dish that is perfect for the holidays.

Chocolate chip chickpea blondies

These delicious and fudgy blondies are made by whizzing up a few ingredients in the food processor and contain a surprise ingredient - chickpeas! Chickpeas add protein and texture to this dessert or snack that is loaded with chocolate chips in every bite.

Maple cream pie

Creamy maple syrup pudding is topped with a maple syrup infused whipped cream for a luscious and delicious maple cream pie all made with real maple syrup.

Old-fashioned cornmeal griddle cakes

Old-fashioned cornmeal griddle cakes are pancakes made with cornmeal and topped with real maple syrup. The cornmeal gives these pancakes have a hearty texture and give yummy corn flavor.

40+ Maple Recipes for Maple Season

Maple syrup and maple sugar are delicious ways to add sweetness to so many dishes. Both sweet and savory dishes can be made using the sweetness of maple.

Glazed cinnamon maple syrup bread

Pure maple syrup and cinnamon are combined in this loaf of quick bread for a terrific maple season snack! Then it's topped with a maple syrup and cinnamon glaze for an extra special treat.

25 Pancake Recipes to Celebrate Maple Season

Photos from Savory Moments, That Recipe, and The Spiffy Cookie.

Maple season is here in the western New York region! What's better with real maple syrup than a stack of delicious pancakes?

Roasted maple blueberries & a review of "The Fruit Forager's Companion"

Disclosure: Chelsea Green Publishing provided me with a review copy of this cookbook. All opinions expressed are my own. 

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When I saw that Sara Bir had a new book coming out dedicated to recipes for foraged fruit, I was super excited to say the least. But, this isn't just a book of recipes, it's full of information - why people forage fruit, doing so respectfully and safely, and also what makes these wild fruits special to us. 

Sheet pan kielbasa, cabbage, & potato dinner

This easy meal filled with smoky sausage, sweet carrots, cabbage, and potatoes and drizzled with a maple, mustard, and apple cider vinegar sauce is a simple and filling weeknight dish! 

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I've been making this dinner since I first got inspiration over at the amazing Budget Bytes about a year ago. I've changed it over time and also scaled it up a bit to feed our hungry family of four and it remains one of my favorite simple and budget-friendly dinners. 

I'm trying to post more frugal recipes on my blog lately as being a frugal mama is where I am these days. Since we are getting close to St. Patrick's Day, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots tend to be on sale and even more budget-friendly than usual, so this is a great time of the year to try out this meal. It's also very adaptable - you can easily add more or less of the vegetables that you wish. 

You can use red or russet potatoes instead or yellow. I use turkey kielbasa (a great Aldi find!), but you can use your favorite kind. This meal will feed about four people depending on age and hunger level.

Baked sweet potato fries with creamy maple mustard dipping sauce

Sweet potato fries baked in olive oil and then dipped in a cool and creamy sauce with hints of spicy mustard and real maple syrup make a delicious side dish! 

Maple pecan caramel popcorn

Take caramel corn to the next level with maple and pecans. This maple pecan popcorn is a delicious snack that is perfect for maple season or anytime you want a sweet treat.

Whole wheat acorn squash waffles with walnut and cinnamon syrup

I've been on a bit of a breakfast recipe kick lately when it comes to winter squash. This time, it's waffles - waffles infused with a mashed acorn squash, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and topped with more cinnamon, sticky toasted walnuts, and warm maple syrup. 

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Yes, this is my kind of weekend breakfast. I wanted to use acorn squash for a couple of reasons. The first is that we had some really small ones, so I was hoping that i would be able to use it all in the recipe and not have any leftover squash remains. 

The second is that acorn squash is not very sweet when compared to many winter squashes and I like this in a breakfast that I'm going to douse in maple syrup. I'm not a fan of sweet overload, especially in the morning.

This recipe made 9 waffles for me, though this will depend on the size and shape of your waffle iron.

Carrot cake pancakes

Do you remember at the end of 2011 when I promised myself I'd make more pancakes in 2012? 

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I've been toying around with the idea of creating a carrot pancake that has the flavors of carrot cake. Then I decided to search the net and I realized that I'm far from the first person to ever think of doing this. There are a lot of carrot cake pancake recipes floating around out there. 

This recipe turned out pretty great. I really liked that they were packed full of carrots, too. There are more carrots than flour in this recipe, which makes me feel better about eating a stack of them for breakfast.

The topping for these pancakes are what make them extra special and really reminded me of carrot cake. So don't skimp on making the cream cheese topping - it's easy and it's delicious! This recipe will serve three to four people. 

Maple-pecan scones

Most people tend to associate maple with fall. I know that I do, even though I know better. Maybe it's because maple goes so well with the rest of fall's food like squash, sweet potatoes, and apples? Maybe it's because of the maple leaves associated with fall? I'm not sure. But, I do know that maple season is really in March. Around here, it's a pretty big deal. There's an official Maple Weekend, pancake breakfasts all over the place, and lots of freshly boiled maple syrup for sale. We always buy up gallon containers of maple syrup because I use maple in a lot of my cooking and baking. Recently, I was able to get some Grade B maple syrup (which has a deeper flavor and tends to be better for baking) from Beyers Maple Farm. Once I had the delicious Grade B syrup in my hand, I was inspired to bake something that would highlight the maple flavor. I decided on scones, because I had everything on hand for this recipe and thought it would be a lovely treat for a cool Sunday morning. 

These scones were delicious. They weren't too sweet, had a perfect amount of maple flavor, and an earthiness from the whole wheat flour and pecans. This recipe will make 8 scones.