Just~One~Donna

If you love a classic clam dip, this easy recipe is one to keep in your party-food arsenal. It takes just a few simple ingredients and about 10 minutes to make, and you can prepare it a day or two ahead. Cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and a few seasonings make a creamy, savory dip that's especially good with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It's the kind of no-fuss appetizer that's perfect for a holiday gathering, game day, or an evening with friends. And while making it ahead gives the flavors time to develop, I'll admit that sometimes I can't wait that long. Classic Clam Dip Recipe: An Easy Make-Ahead Party Dip Make the clam dip a day or two ahead of serving for optimal flavor, but if you are like me you'll make it and eat it the same day. It's that good.

About this time of year, I start to give up my obsession with all things pumpkin in favor of the tart flavor of cranberries.  Are you with me on this? These Cran-Apple Muffins scream out with fall flavor and that makes them perfect to bake now and add to your Thanksgiving breakfast menu this year. A Taste of Fall with Cranberry-Apple Muffins This delicious cranberry-apple muffin will be perfect for your breakfast table. The combination of sweet and tart is a perfect way to wake up your senses in the morning.   A basket of these freshly-baked muffins on your Thanksgiving breakfast table will be perfect with steaming hot coffee, a cup of tea, or warm apple cider.

October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. Celebrate with Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. Are you a lover of all things pumpkin?  Well, mark your calendar for October 26th! I love pumpkin, and fall signals it's time to add plenty of pumpkin flavor to my menu.   Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (This post include affiliate links) It’s also October and October also means Halloween.  You should know that Halloween is my least favorite holiday of the year.  When I say the least favorite, I really mean I dislike it.  I don't like the focus on all things macabre.  I don't like scary costumes and masks.  I dislike being subjected to horror movie trailers every time I flip on the television.   Truth be told, I'm not keen on trick-or-treating either.  We do it at my house and I make sure to have full-size candy bars to give out to our neighborhood ghosts and goblins, but I admit I lack enthusiasm for the evening...