a photo of square-cut slices from a single-layer cinnamon pear cake

Cinnamon Spiced Pear Cake

This Cinnamon Spiced Pear Cake is a spongy light cake that’s easy to make and combines the subtle sweetness of pears with a hint of cinnamon. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a slight crunch and enhances the pear’s natural flavors.

Sweet potato puree topped with pecan nuts in a bowl.

Spiced Sweet Potato Puree

This sweetly spiced sweet potato purée is a great dish for the fall. It doesn’t contain a lot of fat or added sugar, so it works just as well for a weekday dinner as on the holiday table.