{FREE} "Hello, autumn" Printable

Welcome the Fall season with this {FREE} Hello, autumn printable (8x10) #free #printable #fall #autumn


Can you believe Autumn is staring us in the face?! I can't believe we're already a week into September! Summer flew by ... and it looks like Fall is on it's way in and out as well! Before we know it we'll be sharing Christmas stuff!
But, let's hold our horses .... I'm not ready for that yet - and I'm sure you aren't either! :)
It's been awhile since I have shared any printables - and I wanted to update one of my picture frames in my own home with a seasonal printable. I love the simplicity of this printable and the colorful polka dots are fun without being too dramatic.
Personally, I would recommend downloading the printable you like (or all three!) and sending it to a place like Staples to print. It saves your printer ink, and the qaulity is sooooo good! I send all of my stuff to Staples (I truly do love Staples and I am in no way sponsored by them!) Usually, it's less than a dollar a page for them to print!
As a reminder, these printable are for your own personal use only. Please do not claim the image as your own, re-sell or redistribute it. Feel free to pin or share this blog post - so others may download or print their own "hello, autumn" printable! :) 
Enjoy!
Click HERE for the green version
Click HERE for the orange version
Click HERE for the red-orange version
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Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake

Hey, my #LoveBakesGoodCakesPeeps!  It MUST be the first Friday of the month, as Jamie has so graciously allowed me to take over for the day!  It's me, Kim - from Soliloquy Of Food & Such (shameless plug #1).

Today I am sharing my Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake.  With a thicker graham cracker crust, and a layer of pumpkin-laced cream cheese batter atop, this will surely please the cheesecake lovers in your world.

Needless to say, I had to slice into it - prematurely, before it was chilled thoroughly - for Sean to "taste-test".....just like in my potato salad post (shameless plug #2).

Plan on chilling this overnight, or at least 5 hours, for it to completely set up and chill sufficiently.  Also, plan on making 2, one for Sean to prematurely taste-test, and one for you to serve.....unscathed, whole, and complete.....no Pac-Man pieces missing.  

Print THIS Recipe!

Pumpkin Layer Cheesecake

For The Crust:

1 1/2 sticks of butter, melted

2 sleeves of graham crackers, crushed (about 2 1/4 cups)

For The Cheesecake:

3 8-oz blocks of cream cheese

1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

3/4 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9" springform pan with buttered parchment paper.

Combine butter and gram cracker crumbs, press into the bottom of the pan, slightly working the crumbs up the side a bit.  Set aside.

With a mixer, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and lump-free (about 3-4 minutes on low), add eggs and vanilla and mix for another 30-45 seconds - until eggs are fully incorporated.  Reserve 1 cup of the batter for the top layer, pour the remaining batter over the prepared graham cracker crust.  Spread the batter out evenly with a spatula. Combine the reserved batter with the pumpkin puree and cinnamon.  Gently pour the pumpkin layer atop in a circle evenly distribute the top layer - carefully spread out the pumpkin to cover the top.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, turning the pan 180º at about the 23 minute mark.  The cheesecake will still have a little giggle to it, yet be firm on top when finished.

On a baker's rack, cool in the pan for 30 minutes, loosen the sides of the cake with a knife and remove ring of the pan, continue to cool at room temperature for an additional 30 minutes.  Chill for at least 5 hours before serving.  

(shameless plug #3) Kim can be found on Soliloquy Of Food & Such, or referring to herself in the third-person on:

       

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Freedom Fridays with All My Bloggy Friends #44

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Mexican Chocolate Churros with Dipping Sauce and a GIVEAWAY! #LatinTouchCGC

Mexican Chocolate Churros with Dipping Sauce - a simple and delicious Mexican treat that gets a flavor boost from Coffee-mate Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate creamer! #LatinTouchCGC #ad


The other day, I was doing my weekly shopping. I stopped by the refrigerated section to see if I could find any Pumpkin Spice coffee creamer out yet (no luck!) ... but I did spot some Coffee-mate Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate creamer! Me being me, I had to pick some up to try! I love Mexican Hot Chocolate and adding it to my coffee sounded delicious! I also saw that Coffee-mate carries La Lechera® Dulce de Leche flavored creamer! I picked up both flavors to try, of course! :)
Coffee-mate Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate creamer is a silky, cinnamony, rich, authentic experience. Coffee-mate La Lechera® Dulce de Leche creamer is a creamy, dreamy, milk caramel caress from the Southern side of the continent! To find a store near you that carries these two new Coffee-mate Latin flavors, use this store locator tool. It is impossible not to fall in love with these two new flavors!
After school yesterday, the kids kept talking about making churros for dessert. I had this crazy idea to try my new coffee creamer in place of the water in my usual recipe and see how it turned out! Since I had some Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate Drink tablets in the pantry, I thought it would be fun to whip up a chocolaty dipping sauce to go with it! Churros are one of my family's favorite treats - and they are sooo easy to make! Don't be intimidated to make them yourself! I'm so glad we used the Coffee-mate Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate creamer - it was a nice change from our usual churros! Maybe next time we'll try churros with the Coffee-mate La Lechera® Dulce de Leche creamer and another fun dipping sauce! :)
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Mexican Chocolate Churros with Dipping Sauce
Printable recipe
Yield: varies, about 18-24 churros

For the churros:
1 cup Coffee-mate Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate liquid coffee creamer
1 tbsp. butter
½ tsp. salt
1¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
½ cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
Oil, for frying

For the dipping sauce:
2 Abuelita® Mexican Chocolate Drink tablets, chopped
½ cup heavy cream

In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 375°F.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the creamer, butter and salt just to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball. Place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl and beat on low speed with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Increase mixer speed to medium. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stop mixer and set dough aside. 

In a separate container, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

For the dipping sauce: Bring a double-broiler to a simmer over medium heat. Melt the Mexican Chocolate Drink tablets in the top of the double-broiler. Remove from the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring with a wooden spoon until smooth.

Spoon the flour mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Carefully pipe the batter into 6-inch strip in the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the fryer. Cook for 4-7 minutes, turning once, or until the churros are lightly browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove with a metal slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. 

While the churros are still warm gently toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Serve with the dipping sauce.



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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

With back to school, life can get hectic - especially dinnertime! This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is a great, healthy way to have dinner on the table in no time! It's great stuffed in pita bread for lunch, too! #BumbleBeeB2S #CleverGirls #ad



By the looks of social media today, any remaining kiddos headed back to school this morning. I saw so many pictures of kiddos getting on school buses or meeting some of their new classmates .... and so many mamas fighting back the tears. As a busy mom, that means there is a need for quick, delicious and healthy dinner (and lunch) ideas! 
As I have told my readers before, one of my biggest kitchen tips is to keep a well-stocked pantry! I can't tell you how many meals I have been able to make by having many of my family's favorite ingredients on hand! Not only is it a life-saver at dinnertime, but I would like to think it is a budget saver as well - no trips to the closest fast food joint! I always have cans or pouches of Bumble Bee® tuna on hand - it's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and we love adding it to some of our favorite recipes! This Mediterranean Tuna Salad comes together faster than the time it takes to get in the car and drive to your local greasy hamburger place. It's also budget-friendly and an excellent source of omega-3!
Although my family loves traditional tuna salad, sometimes we like a lighter fare without mayonnaise. Switching it up to a salad or putting it in pita bread is a nice change of pace also! I had a similar dish to this Mediterranean Tuna Salad at a restaurant a few years ago and decided to recreate it at home. It has easily become a family-favorite!




As a side note, I used two Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna in Water Pouches for this recipe. If you can't find the pouches, you can easily substitute Bumble Bee® canned tuna in this recipe! Be sure to visit Bumble Bee® for even more easy and delicious recipes!


 

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Printable recipe

Yield: 4 servings

2 pouches (5 oz. each) Bumble Bee® Premium Albacore Tuna in Water Pouch, drained

1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

10-12 grape tomatoes, quartered

2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. dried dill
Salt and pepper, to taste

Romaine lettuce, chopped (optional)

Pita bread (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and dill. Add the tuna, beans, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Gently stir to combine. Serve atop chopped Romaine lettuce or inside of Pita bread. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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What are some of your favorite recipes that use tuna?

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Pumpkin Donuts with Nutella Glaze

These Pumpkin Donuts with Nutella Glaze are an easy and delicious way to welcome Fall! Baked, not fried! :) #pumpkin #nutella #donuts



I am the point in the year where I am still loving everything Summer, but I am ready for Fall. The fact that it is still over 100°F here in Phoenix might have something to do with my indecisiveness. The weather says Summer, but the calendar says Fall. 
While I love the weather during Spring and Summer, my favorite season to eat is Fall! That's when all of the goodies come out! Pumpkin and apple everything ... soups with homemade breads ... cookies and pies! I mean, what's not to love?!
Although I may not entirely know what season I'm in, I do know that I love me some pumpkin recipes! I'll make any excuse to use it! Since we're officially into September now, I wanted to share these Pumpkin Donuts with Nutella Glaze. My kiddos loved them and I hope you do too! :)

Today, you can find me over at Motherhood on a Dime with this easy and delicious Pumpkin Donuts with Nutella Glaze recipe! See y'all over there!



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