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Easy Food Processor Pie Crust Without the Guesswork It's pie season, and if making pie crust makes you nervous, you're not alone. Making pie dough isn't difficult, but there are a few things that can make it go wrong. You can overwork the dough, add too much or too little water, or let your butter and shortening get too warm. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert to make a good pie crust. I use a food processor because it makes quick work of the dough and takes much of the guesswork out of the process. I'll show you what the dough should look like along the way so you can feel confident that you're on the right track.

 A simple pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall dessert.  Most of us only think of pumpkin pie during those few months of the year reserved for all things fall.   Nowadays, you can make pumpkin pie any time of year now that canned pumpkin is readily available all year.   Easy Pumpkin Pie for Fall The spices used in the pumpkin pie filling create a flavor that is for me, uniquely fall. Just gather some cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, and allspice from your pantry.  You can make your own pumpkin pie spice by following this recipe.   

When I first made this pork chop skillet dinner several years ago, I knew it was a winner, but I never predicted how wildly successful it would be with my readers. Perhaps it is the comfort-food combination of pork chops with savory rice, baked in the oven.  Or maybe it is the easy one-pan preparation.  Whatever it is, you're sure to love this updated, one-pan, comforting Forgotten Pork Chops dinner.  Pork Chops and Rice with Cream of Mushroom Soup (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.  When you purchase through these links I receive a small compensation.)  So you might wonder why I updated the recipe. Like most recipes that are part of my menu rotation, a tweak here or there is customary. I encourage you to do the same.  A tweak here to there will make the recipe your own. 

 When chilly fall mornings are calling for a breakfast with fall flavors, you'll love these pumpkin spice pancakes. Imagine the aroma of pumpkin spice from warm, pumpkin-flavored pancakes topped with melting butter and maple syrup.  You want some, don't you? They are easy to make, so grab a can of pumpkin at the store this week and make them when the fall spirit moves you. Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for Breakfast These pumpkin spice pancakes mix up quickly and cook up light and tender.  Left-over pancakes freeze well and will heat quickly in your microwave for busy mornings.

Does fall make you crave all things pumpkin spice?  Or is it all things pumpkin you crave?  My guess is your cravings are instigated by the aroma and flavors of the spice combination that makes up our traditional pumpkin spice mix. What is that mysterious blend of spices we call pumpkin spice? It is definitely a sign of the fall season and is not just for pumpkin pies. How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Mix