Don’t toss those seeds after carving your pumpkins; roast them for a tasty snack. Remove seeds from the pulp and rinse them under cold water to wash off any remaining pulp. Dry them off in a clean dish towel or paper towel. Place on a greased baking sheet and spray the tops of the seeds…
Apple Banana Cupcakes
Beautiful moist cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream-cheese frosting. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed 2 apples – peeled, cored and shredded Preheat…
Pork and Pineapple Curry
Sugar and spice make this meal nice! The sweetness of pineapple combined with spicy curry and creamy coconut milk makes one very yummy dish. 3 boneless pork chops2 tbsp butter1 onion, diced1 orange pepper1 tsp curry powder1 clove garlic2 tsp grated gingeroot2 tbsp flour1/2 tbsp vegetable bouillion1 cup light coconut milk1/2 cup whole milk1 cup pineapple chunks…
Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Butter
These pumpkin scones are a great homemade substitute for Starbucks’ version. You can make a cinnamon glaze for them, or try them unglazed with homemade pumpkin butter. 2 cups all-purpose flour7 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger6 tablespoons cold butter1/2 cup canned pumpkin3 tablespoons half-and-half1…
Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower
If you have trouble getting your kids (or yourself!) to eat cauliflower, try this method of roasting the cauliflower and topping it with cheese. It’s a great side dish for any meal. 1 head of cauliflower2 tsp olive oil1/2 tsp Mrs Dash seasoning1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cut cauliflower into small florets and toss them with…
Dal with Lentils and Coconut Milk
A beautiful golden dal with red lentils and creamy coconut milk. See Yummy Supper for the recipe. When I found this recipe at Yummy Supper I knew right away that I had to try it. I like my dal really thick and served over basmati rice, so I didn’t use very much of the reserved liquid. It seemed…
Pumpkin Chili
You are in for such a treat when you try this fall comfort food made with pumpkin puree and a hint of cocoa. 1 1/2 lb ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red bell pepper, chopped1 tsp cumin1 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp chipotle seasoning (I use Mrs Dash brand)28 oz can crushed tomatoes 19 oz…
Squash and Dumplings
Slow cooked butternut squash and beans topped with cheesy pesto dumplings. 3/4 lb butternut squash, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes1 19 oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained2 cups sliced white mushrooms1 cup vegetable broth2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp oregano1 tsp basil1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper Dumplings:1/2 cup all-purpose…
Lentil Sloppy Joes
I know, here I go with the lentils again! They’re just so good, and good for you. Here’s a great sloppy joe recipe using lentils instead of meat. 2 tsp oil1 red onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 carrot, diced1 green pepper, diced1/2 red pepper, diced1 c. lentils (I used red lentils)2 c. water1 bay leaf6…
Veggie-stuffed Meatloaf with Balsamic Mashed Yams
Tired of the same old meat and potatoes? Try spicing things up with this meatloaf rolled up with cheese and vegetables, and mashed yams with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Vegetable-and-cheese-stuffed meat loaf1 cup mushrooms, finely diced 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small red pepper, finely diced 1 small orange or yellow pepper, finely…
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