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Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusal Buns
By krystallondon
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes
- Streusal:
- 1 package dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup warm water (100-110 degrees)
- 3 cups flour, divided (4 cups if using canned pumpkin)
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree (recipe below)
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk (I used nonfat milk with about a tablespoon of half and half)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 5 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 tbsp. chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. milk (doesn’t matter which kind)
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
Black and Tan Chocolate-Pumpkin Trifle
By krystallondon
1. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate with 1/2 cup cream over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- One 7.5-ounce jar marshmallow cream (such as Marshmallow Fluff)
- Six 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered toffee bars, chopped
- One and a half 9-ounce boxes chocolate wafer cookies (such as Nabisco Famous)
Pumpkin Risotto
By krystallondon
This risotto is wonderful served with a salad, vegetables, and salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (14 oz) can pureed pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Dash of freshly ground pepper
- Dash of red pepper flakes
Seven Layer Dip - WW Style
By krystallondon
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the beans, pepper sauce and 2 TBSPs water
- 1 - 16 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Several drops hot red pepper sauce, or to taste
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup nonfat sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded nonfat cheddar cheese
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 10 pitted small black olives, sliced
Whole Wheat Oil Pastry Dough
By krystallondon
Makes enough dough for one 9-inch (23 cm) double-crust pie or two 9-inch (23 cm) single-crust pies
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cold milk or soy milk
- Use a light-flavored oil, such as canola oil. Olive oil would not make a good replacement unless you're making a savory pie.
Seared Scallops on Wilted Greens
By krystallondon
1. Arrange 4 handfuls of baby romaine and 4 leaves radicchio on 2 plates
- Baby romaine
- Radicchio
- 8 to 10 large scallops, trimmed
- 375 g oyster mushrooms
- Sherry vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt
Sour Cream Pie Pastry Dough
By krystallondon
Makes enough dough for one 9-inch (23 cm) double-crust pie or two 9-inch (23 cm) single-crust pies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp ice water
Cherry & Almond Tart
By krystallondon
This is one of the first cakes I ever made and with cherries about to come back into season it is a fantastic summe...
- 1 ready made sweet shortcrust pastry base (no matter hard I try I cannot make shortcrust pastry)
- 3 tbsp forest fruit jam
- 100 g butter, softened
- 100 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 25 g plain flour
- 100 g ground almonds
- 125 g cherries, pitted
- icing sugar for dusting
Skinny Pumpkin Muffins
By krystallondon
Whisk the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- Sunflower seeds, optional
Dilly Bread
By krystallondon
Dissolve yeast in warm water
- 1 package (2 1/4 Teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
- ¼ cups Warm Water
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese, Heated To Lukewarm
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Softened Butter
- 2 teaspoons Dill Seed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 whole Egg
- 2-¼ cups Flour (more If Needed)