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Pumpkin Streusel Muffins w/Maple Glaze
By peridot728
Soft, moist Pumpkin Muffins topped with a Cinnamon Toffee Streusel and Maple Glaze
- FOR THE MUFFINS:
- Yield: 24 Muffins
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (15oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- FOR THE STREUSEL:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup toffee bits
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp maple flavoring
- 1-2 Tbsp milk
CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
By peridot728
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- pinch kosher salt
- 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
APPLE MUFFINS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING
By peridot728
Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin
- Topping:
- 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/3 c. vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. sweetened applesauce
- 2 c. apples, cored, peeled and diced
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with baking spray
- PAM® Baking Spray
- 2 3/4 cups sifted Ultragrain® All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2/3 cup Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Teriyaki Chicken
By peridot728
Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat
- 1.3 pounds (600 grams) skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (or white granulated sugar)
- 3 tablespoons cooking Sake ((rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (optional -- white wine or dry sherry can be substituted)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, optional (adds a wonderful flavour)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves garlic)*
- 1 shallot/green onion stem, sliced to garnish
- 4 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or corn flour) mixed with 2 teaspoons water (ONLY IF NEEDED)
Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken
By peridot728
Truly the best grilled chicken ever! It’s wonderfully sweet and savory with just so much flavor with the simplest
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
BBQ POTATOES
By peridot728
Get your BGE (or oven) going and keep it steady at 350Fº (175Cº)
- 1 1/2 pound potatoes (equal sized)
- 1 grated garlic clove or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- chicken or vegetable broth
- tiny cubes butter
- minced parsley
- pepper and salt
- Optional: lime or lemon juice
Lemon Poundcake with Lemon Glaze
By peridot728
A beautiful lemon flavor pound cake with the most wonderful lemon glaze!
- LEMON POUND CAKE:
- 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- LEMON GLAZE:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire u...
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 dash salt, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half down the middle (you should be left with 4 very thin breast-shaped pieces)
- 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
- 1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon
- 8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 3 scallions, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
Summer Splash Smoothie (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Place all ingredients into container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 5 oz cantaloupe, rind removed and cut into 2 slivers
- 2 oz honeydew, rind removed and cut into a sliver
- 1 cup peach slices, frozen
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen