Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Bars

This fall treat is super moist and easy to make. Heavier than cake but not quite like brownies, just a small bite with a dollop of cream cheese icing makes a perfect afternoon coffee break  companion. 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 15-ounce can pumpkin 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour…

Plain Old Pecan Pie

Jeff likes plain old pecan pie. Not chocolate, not maple, not even Bourbon Pecan Pie.  Just plain old. However, you can sneak a tablespoon or two of bourbon in this pie and most people would just wonder what made it extra special. (Shh… I did!) 1 cup light corn syrup (or dark) 3 eggs 1…

Apple Cake

A perfect fall day requires the scent of apple or pumpkin from the oven. Today was apple day. 3  (about 1 1/2 pounds) Granny Smith apples, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2 cups (about 1 pound) Macintosh apples, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking…