Pumpkin Dump Cake
INGREDIENTS
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1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin 1 (10 oz) can evaporated milk
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1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
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1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 box yellow cake mix
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
The Paralegal Who Puts Heart Into Every Hearing Elisa Abatsis on Client Care, Creativity, and Carving Out Time for Hobbies It’s always fun to catch up with familiar faces, and this time we’re checking back in with Elisa Abatsis, a hearings coordination paralegal at Keefe Disability Law, who has been with the firm since 2019. Back when we last featured Elisa, she was already hard at work getting cases prepared for attorneys to present before administrative law judges. Now, a few years later, she’s still holding down the fort, only with even more experience under her belt and a few new life adventures to share. Since Elisa first started, a lot has changed behind the scenes. The timelines for initial and reconsideration levels have gotten longer since the pandemic, but she’s stayed steady in her role, helping clients navigate what can be a stressful and uncertain process. When Keefe Disability Law joined forces with Hartwig Law Firm in 2021, Elisa got to witness two firms with the same client-focused values come together as one. Through it all, she says she couldn’t ask for a nicer group of colleagues to work with, and she’s learned so much along the way. But work isn’t the only place where life has been busy for Elisa. Outside the office, she’s been diving into her passion for visual arts, even taking a granite-carving class, an adventure that pushed her well beyond her comfort zone in the best way. Hiking has also become a favorite pastime, complete with the occasional run-ins with bears and coyotes to keep things interesting. She even combined her love of the outdoors with a good cause, raising several hundred dollars for The Trevor Project through a distance walking challenge. When it comes to her job, Elisa loves the human connection most, building relationships with clients and helping them feel supported during what can often be a long and uncertain process. Seeing a Fully Favorable decision come through is always the highlight. As for the future? Elisa says she’s happy right where she is, alongside her two loyal pups, Sigrid and Apollo, and a team she loves working with every day.
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. 3. Stir to combine and pour into the prepared pan. 4. Sprinkle the entire box of cake mix on top, followed by nuts or graham crackers and toffee bits. 5. Pour melted butter evenly on top. 6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly browned. 7. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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