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Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Bread
By sandycon
Margaret Patterson, Milton, Florida, Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2007
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 15 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Quaker Square Treats
By sandycon
Microwave sugar, butter and syrup in heat safe bowl on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes
- 1 box Quaker Square Cereal
- 1 cup cashews or nut of choice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
Peppermint Popcorn crunch
By sandycon
Looking for a quick and easy holiday treat? Try this delicious Peppermint Popcorn Crunch! Perfect to bag up as gift...
- 2 bags microwave popcorn
- 1 bag candy cane candy melts
- 2 bags Mint M&M's, you'll use about 1.5 bags
- Christmas sprinkles
Pepper Steaks With Brandy Mustard Sauce
By sandycon
Put the pepper on a big plate, roll the steaks in the pepper till completely covered
- 4 filet mignon steaks
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (preferably unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Beetiful Whole Food Juice Drink
By sandycon
Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 2 cups (480 ml) apple juice
- 2 cups (276 g) raw beets, skin on, scrubbed and cut into pieces
- 2 medium carrots (130 g), skin on, scrubbed and cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
- 1 medium apple (146 g), cored, quartered
- 1 cup (66 g) loosely packed spinach
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Smoked Paprika and Shallot Brussels Sprouts {guest post}
By sandycon
Sauces/Spice Mixes/Spreads
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and stems removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme + more for garnishing
Free-Form Blueberry Tart
By sandycon
In a food processor, combine the 1 1/2 cups of flour with the candied ginger and salt and pulse to mix
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg white, beaten
Salted Caramel Buttercream
By sandycon
Southern Living FEBRUARY 2010
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 15 caramels
- 1 tablespoon milk
Double-Cheese Meat Loaf
By sandycon
The American classic goes a bit upscale with the addition of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses
- cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 tablespoons ketchup, divided
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound lean ground pork
- 1/2 pound lean ground veal
Peach-Blueberry Cobbler
By sandycon
Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- Topping:
- Filling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups coarsely chopped peeled peaches
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons turbinado sugar