I include recipes in most of my series. I like to include a sampling of both recipes I have developed over the years as well as recipes contributed by readers. Two years ago I took some of the recipes and created this cozy cookbook which also includes graphics and a short story, and I am toying with creating another one if I can find the time.
If you like to cook I have two opportunities for you. First of all I have a Facebook group which is really a recipe exchange. Here is the link if you want to share recipes, either original or those you found online or in a cookbook, with other readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/752806778126428/ I do not print recipes shared on this page, as it is for the enjoyment of group members only.
I also accept submissions of original recipes from readers for consideration in self published books. The recipes must be original recipes or recipes modified from a printed recipe to the point that it becomes original. If your recipe is chosen you receive a signed copy of the book, your name in the acknowledgements section of the book, and a $25 Amazon Gift Card. It’s a fun and easy way to see your name in print. Simply email me at recipe@kathidaley.com. The recipe should be typed out on a Word document with standard font (New Times Roman or similar.) If you have questions about format just email me.
I’m including a fun fall recipe from the cookbook for you to try and enjoy.
Pumpkin Patch Muffins
Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 16 oz. can pumpkin (2 cups)
½ cup water
3½ cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 tbs. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. all spice
4 cups walnuts, chopped
Combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Add pumpkin and water and mix well.
Combine dry ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture. Add nuts.
Spoon into greased cupcake pans (or use papers). Bake at 350 degrees for 28–30 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
¾ cup of butter, softened
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
Whip all ingredients together and spread on to cooled muffins.
Enjoy!
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Random Thoughts and Meaningless Musings 
I just love the cover of this cookbook! It makes me want to start a batch of cookies and play Christmas music!
I don’t cook or bake much anymore but I enjoy reading the recipes. Some I print out for my sister who bakes much more. Thanks for the chance to enjoy your post.
yum! reminds me of something my grandmother used to make.
I’m horrible at baking and cooking but those muffins sound amazing
I’m looking for recipes with pumpkin for this time of year. Thanks!
Ohh. I love trying out new recipes and I really enjoy books that include recipes. I quite enjoy reading your books and you are a very talented author! Thanks for all the great books and recipes in them!!!
I love cream cheese frosting and this frosting sounds delicious!! And, it’s easier than the one I use!!!
I don’t bake a whole lot anymore. Baking used to be my speciality. Now my daughter and my grands do the baking. It is so fun to watch them in the kitchen and eat the finished product. I still like looking a recipes.
I think Christmas is one of the holidays where more baking is done. My mother used to bake so much and then gift it to our family friends and relatives. Her mincemeat pies and my mother-in-law’s pumpkin rolls are two of my favorite desserts from the two of them.
This was my birthday book in June!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!
I’ve always loved to cook and especially bake. I do a majority of my baking in the fall and winter months and also prepare several soups and stews that I can freeze for later. I also really enjoy giving out baked goods to friends and family and spend time looking for new recipes to try.
Makes me long for fall weather and baking for my boys 🙂
I might have to make those muffins on Thanksgiving for those that enjoy pumpkin. (Not me.)
Cream cheese frosting is not optional, it is a necessity. Yum!
Pumpkin is one our favorites. Quick bread and muffins are just two of our favorites. Thanks for the new recipe!
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This sounds like a great way to get something at least partially healthy done in my kitchen. Lol. My crew will try at least a bite usually of anything first. I bet it would be great warm in the morning for breakfast. Or anytime really.
Love, Love, Love Pumpkin anything!!!!!
I’m going to have to try thelse pumpkin muffins. They do not look to be too hard to make, and would be perfect as my treat for our church ladies bookclub.
This is when I start thinking about what new things to add the the old favorites that I bake every year. I love all things pumpkin!!!
I love the cover and cook books.
Love all you’r books
The pumpkin muffins sound delicious, and i love the Ashton Falls cookbook.
Sounds yummy and makes me want fall to hurry and get here
I love cookbooks, and this recipe makes me hungry!
What a great cookbook. I always enjoy the recipes you include in your books.
Deana (Harley)
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Its an awesome cookbook and group — have enjoyed many recipes from both
Thanks for your easy, yummy recipes!
I love your books I am gonna try this pumpkin muffin recipe looks good
Love to cook! But baking not so good at! I would never try to alter the recipe! It would end in disaster!
Sharon
Sounds like a wonderful fall recipe. I love buying pumpkins for the grandkids to make into Jack o lanterns and buy a few to bake and put away in the freezer. Great for just this kind of recipe. Thank you.
Thanks for the recipe! I am definitely ready for fall and pumpkin everything! The cover of the cookbook is awesome! I am ready to bake pies, cookies, tarts, and cakes!
The Pumpkin Patch Muffins sound wonderful, One of my granddaughters, two of my grandsons and I love making/trying new recipes together. I don’t have this book yet but it’s definitely on my Wish List.
Love recipe ideas
Sounds delicious
I love the idea of your’s that you include contributions from your readers. It’s like a lasting legacy for those who contribute to your books. robeader53@yahoo.com
Pumpkin and muffins are always delicious. A muffin that is always moist, loving this giveaway. I cannot wait for fall.
I love pumpkin everything!!! Thanks for the recipe! I’m trying really hard to wait until September to bake but it’s getting harder the closer it gets.
the recipes are a great bonus for our reading…love them!
I am so excited that Fall is just around the corner…cooler weather, sweaters, pumpkin spiced lattes, and Halloween! Oh, just the environment to sit and read a good little mystery.
This recipe looks so yummy! Loving your books!
I ran out of flour but as soon I get some I’m making those muffins yummm 🙂
Love the cover of the cook book ,brings back happy memories of cooking with my Grandmother .
Great cover! I’m ready for anything pumpkin 🙂
I have a large collection of cookbooks I have collected from everywhere and anywhere since I was first married in 1965 – don’t cook as much as I use to as we are an empty nest house now – would love the book to add to my collection and be able to read it.
Sounds wonderful!
Wonderful news. Love pumpkin, am adding this to my Holiday favs.
The cover is delightful! Makes me want to dive right in and start cooking! Thanks!
These muffins sound delicious! Thankyou for sharing the recipe.
Would love to have this book❤️ Thank you for the giveaway😊
Thanks for sharing this recipe, sounds yummy! A cookbook of the recipes in your books would be great!
I love pumpkin anything! And cream cheese frosting — yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Love love love the cover. Really puts me in the holiday spirit.