The Season Starts in the Kitchen A Taste of Gratitude Although this year carries a bittersweet note for our family, we still have plenty of reasons to feel grateful and excited for the season ahead. One of those reasons, at least in my house, is the smell of fresh bread and cookies coming from the kitchen. My wife has been baking up a storm recently. She’s turned out sourdough loaves, honey whole-wheat bread, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and even cinnamon rolls. She’s really gotten into it, and I have to say, she’s gotten good. It’s made the house smell amazing, and it has me looking forward to the holidays more than usual. I’ve been on a strict diet for the last little while, so the thought of getting to enjoy all that homemade food again is something I’m pretty excited about. Food you make at home just feels different than something you pick up. It takes time, effort, and care, and that shows up in the way it tastes. When someone puts in that work, it makes the food more satisfying. For me, it also makes the season more memorable. There’s something special about walking in the door and smelling fresh bread out of the oven, even if I’m not the one who gets to eat it that night. As we head into the holidays, I encourage more people to try something new in their kitchens. Even if you’ve never baked before, you can have a lot of fun learning. And this is the perfect season to experiment because you get to share the results with the people you care about. So, while the holidays will feel a little different this year, I’m grateful for the simple things that bring us together. For me, that’s freshly baked goodies on the table and family close by. I hope this Thanksgiving gives you the same mix of good food, good company, and plenty of reasons to feel thankful.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients
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1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
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1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
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1 (10 oz) can evaporated milk
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1 cup light brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
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1 box yellow cake mix
Directions
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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