Category Archives: Fall Favorites

Sticky Date Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen


It is the 20th and that means it is time for another Cake Slice Bakers cake of the month. I chose this sticky date cake, but not because I was interested in it all too much. I mean, I love dates (as you may remember from these cookies) but I have never made caramel sauce so I decided that this absolutely needed to happen!

I was actually a little frustrated with the sauce and had to laugh at myself when I discovered part of the reason why. Continue reading →

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Roasted Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

  Oh my gosh Christmas is almost here! The presents are wrapped, the stockings are hung and all that is left to do is figure out what we are going to eat for dinner. I love a yummy veggie to … Continue reading →

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Rose Pie Crust

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I love playing with pie crust designs. From a classic lattice to cutout shapes there are so many designs to play with. I also love pie crust – it is the best part of pie! This rose crust technique requires … Continue reading →

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15 Simple Fall Recipes

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Thanksgiving is next week, can you believe it?! It crept up on me so quickly this year. I have rounded up 15 of my fall favorites below. From Thanksgiving side dishes to crazy weeknight comfort dinners you’re sure to find at least … Continue reading →

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Delicata Squash with Currant Drizzle

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I looked at the calendar today and could not believe that October is nearly over! October always seems to pass quickly for me. With several friends and families birthdays, my wedding anniversary and fall festivities I never remember where the … Continue reading →

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Mini Apples Pies

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

You know how much I love sharing the joys and frustrations of cooking with you. Let me just tell you – these mini apple pies are nothing but pure delicious joy. They are so easy to make and only took … Continue reading →

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Collard & Cannellini Soup

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

If you are a regular reader of mine you may recall the pumpkin explosion that happened on the blog as soon as fall was here last year. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but apparently some people don’t … Continue reading →

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Are You Tired of Pumpkin Spice (Creamer) Yet?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I just cannot let fall come and go without having a coffee with Pumpkin Spice creamer. Unfortunately they are typically loaded with an incredible amount of chemicals that I cannot pronounce (but can certainly taste) so I tend to avoid … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Pumpkin Soup with Ginger Beet Puree

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I have been on a soup kick lately and cannot get enough of it. I always make a large batch of butternut squash soup and freeze the leftovers. It makes a quick and easy weeknight meal and thaws in no … Continue reading →

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