Episode 39

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29th Sep 2026

Easy And Delicious Fall Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

It’s officially fall, which means it is pumpkin season!! So in this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly talk about a variety of pumpkin recipes to inspire your fall baking. Plus Stephanie brings us one recipe you didn’t see coming!

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Roasting a fresh pumpkin vs canned puree pumpkin
  • A recipe for pumpkin muffins from Preppy Kitchen with a little twist
  • Does anyone know the difference between a cupcake and a muffin?
  • How Stephanie uses the Betty Crocker Banana Bread recipe to make pumpkin bread - she just switches out the banana for pumpkin
  • Classic pumpkin pie and how you really do need evaporated milk
  • Watch out - there is a difference between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 ingredient pumpkin cookies: cake mix, pumpkin puree and chips
  • A 'back of the package' recipe for pumpkin cheesecake
  • Pumpkin pancakes are as easy as adding ½ a can of pumpkin puree to your pancake mix
  • A surprise recipe: pumpkin mac and cheese

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?is=KINUSMNOdMZx8LRG&v=XI_sHPitMGA&feature=youtu.be

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/banana-bread/51427396-6764-4b0a-a73a-78c683c703d2

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13711/homemade-fresh-pumpkin-pie/

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pumpkin-pie-with-caramel-pecan-topping/

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/282143/pumpkin-cake-mix-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/

https://www.kraftheinz.com/en-CA/philadelphia/recipes/554798-pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a44120097/pumpkin-mac-and-cheese-recipe/

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.

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Original Music by Matthew J. Smith

Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club
Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club—a fun, no-pressure cooking podcast for home cooks of all levels who love discovering easy recipes, helpful kitchen tips, and the occasional hilarious cooking mishap. We’re Kelly and Stephanie, two friends who started a cooking club to make our dinners more exciting and now we’re inviting you to pull up a chair and join us.

Here’s the deal: Every month, one of us picks a recipe. It could be a cozy family favorite, a new dish we’ve never tried, or something that pushes us out of our comfort zone. We each make it in our own kitchens, navigating grocery shopping adventures, ingredient swaps, and plenty of “learning moments” along the way.

Then we get together to dish on:
~Why we chose it
~How the shopping went
~The steps that made us cheer, laugh, or groan
~The tweaks we’d try next time
~Whether it’s destined to become a weeknight staple or a one-time experiment

That’s our main monthly episode, a recipe deep dive with real talk about what worked and what didn’t. The rest of the month, you’ll get short and snackable episodes filled with quick meal ideas, time-saving cooking tips, kitchen gadget finds, and simple recipes you can make anytime. Think of them as the side dishes to our main course.

If you’re looking for a home cooking podcast that feels more like chatting with friends in the kitchen than watching a polished cooking show, you’re in the right place. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated, mistakes make the best stories, and every home cook deserves a little club of their own.

So grab your spatula, pour yourself something tasty, and hit play. Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club where we’re sharing recipes, tips, and laughs one month at a time, with plenty of delicious detours along the way.

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