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  • A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, surrounded by leaves and pumpkins on a rustic tabletop.

    Maple and Black Pepper Pumpkin Pie

    November 24, 2024marissajmakes

    Growing up, we didn’t eat a lot of pumpkin pie. We were always much bigger fruit pie people, and I always found pumpkin pies to be too cloyingly sweet. When I started celebrating Thanksgiving with my partner in our home, I started trying out more traditional thanksgiving pies, like the humble pumpkin pie. After a bit…

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  • A bowl of roasted tomato soup, drizzled with creme fraiche and topped with sourdough croutons.

    Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Sweet Pepper Soup

    October 22, 2024marissajmakes

    One of the best things about this time of year right at the start of Autumn is soaking up all the end of season tomatoes and peppers. Since it’s officially cozy season, what better way to enjoy them than in a soup?! This tomato and sweet pepper soup is the perfect way to use up the…

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  • Miso Caramel Sweet Potato Pie

    November 21, 2023marissajmakes

    As someone who didn’t grow up eating a lot of sweet potato pie, I’ve always found it to be a bit too sweet. I love sweet potatoes, and I love spices, but I’ve always struggled to find a sweet potato pie that isn’t toothachingly sweet. This miso caramel sweet potato pie is perfectly balanced. It relies…

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  • Simple Apple Pie Tart

    November 21, 2023marissajmakes

    Pie season is my favorite season. I just love using fall fruits and produce to make cozy treats. This simple apple pie tart recipe uses apples in two ways: in the traditional apple pie filling, and on top, for a beautiful visual effect and delicious contrast in textures. And the best part? This tart is incredibly simple…

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  • Autumn Focaccia with Apples, Sage, and Hot Honey

    November 5, 2023marissajmakes

    This easy autumn focaccia with apples, sage, and hot honey is the perfect way to start getting confident in baking bread. It’s a seasonal riff on my easy olive and lemon focaccia. It only takes about 20 minutes of hands on time (with NO kneading!) to make, is very forgiving, and most of all, it’s incredibly…

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