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Pumpkin Cookies
By Zopmama
"Wonderful spicy pumpkin cookies that both kids and adults love!" adapted from Iced Pumpkin Cookies on Allrecipes
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- (optional: 1 apple, diced)
Banana Oatmeal Raisin Muffins
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup rolled Oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking)
- 1/4 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. (packed) Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Butter, melted
- Muffin:
- 2 whole Chiquita Bananas (peel should be brown)
- 1 large Egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup low-fat Buttermilk
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup rolled Oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking)
- 3/4 cup (packed) Brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 2 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Raisins
Old West Corn
By Zopmama
A nice side dish with flavor and a little zip to your standard side of corn
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
- 12 oz whole kernel corn drained
- 4 oz mushrooms drained (optional)
- 1 tsp instant minced onion
- 1/8 tsp each of garlic, basil, marjoram, & chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni
Individual Baked Eggs
By Zopmama
"A very easy idea with a minimum of fuss or muss for any number of people
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon melted butter
- 12 eggs
- 1/4 slice Cheddar cheese, per cup
Tortellini with Asparagus & Lemon
By Zopmama
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
By Zopmama
Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9X13 casserole dish
- 12 oz. Farfalle pasta
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken/turkey
- 6 oz. crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup celery slices
Pumpkin Spice Soft Sugar Cookies
By Zopmama
Beat butter and 2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup white sugar, or as needed
Nanny's Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
By Zopmama
My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake
- 1 2/3 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/3 cups golden raisins
- 1 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
- 2/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Pie Crust for (10") - double crust
By Zopmama
Adapted from Farm Journal cookbook
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Crisco Shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 Tbsp. ice cold water
Cappuccino Cookie Bars
By Zopmama
Original recipe from Food Network
- Glaze:
- 2 sticks of butter, (8 oz.) softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups of flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz chocolate chips
- 3 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup Confectioner sugar
- 1 to 2 Tbsp hot water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla