Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktails

If you happen to have bought some bourbon to make cheesecake, then I have just the way to use it up. This cocktail is perfect for fall, but it has a spicy zap that will keep you warm in winter too. To make it, fill 4 glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice. To the shaker, add 6 ounces of bourbon, 1 cup of apple cider, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Shake the ingredients … Continue reading

Bourbon Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

One day, I might finally decide that cheesecake is my most favorite dessert. The only factor holding me back is that the cheesecake makers of the world go wrong so frequently, but this cheesecake gets it right. My wonderful friend made it last year, and I was truly blown away. The pecans in this crust are so flavorful and unique that it stayed in my mind ever since. I finally made this cheesecake because (1) my friend is in Italy … Continue reading

Squasheroni Pizza

Squash and pepperoni make the most complementary pizza toppings- who would have thought?! A little sweet, a little salty, a little spicy, a lot delicious. To make this pizza, preheat your oven to 500ºF. Stretch your favorite pizza dough as thin as it will go, and put it on a greased pizza pan. Drizzle some olive oil over the top of the crust, and spread it around with your hands. Season the crust with salt and pepper, and then sprinkle … Continue reading