Pumpkin Bread Pudding
4 c. day-old white bread, cut into cubes4 eggs3 egg yolks1 ½ c. milk1 ½ c. heavy cream¾ c. canned pumpkin puree1 c. sugar¼ t. salt1 T. rum or brandy, optional¼ t. nutmeg1 t. cinnamon¼ t. ground cloves2 T. butter,…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Cornbread Croutons
2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halvedOlive oilSalt, black pepper2 c. cubed day-old cornbread (1/2” cubes)¼ c. butter1 shallot, minced1 T. fresh thyme leaves Preheat oven 425.Toss together sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper.Divide the sprouts between 2 rimmed…
Lemony Pan Saute Salmon with Whole Wheat Pasta
12-16 oz. whole wheat pasta1 T. minced garlicOlive oilSalt, black pepper4 (4-oz.) pieces of salmon½ c. fresh basil leaves, chopped¼ c. capersZest of 1 lemon3 T. fresh lemon juice2 c. fresh baby spinach or arugla Bring large pot of salted…
Awesome Satsuma Mule
2 c. ice1 (750-ml) bottle Gingeroo*¾ c. fresh satsuma juice2 T. fresh lime juiceSatsuma slices, lime slices, garnish Place ice in large pitcher.Add Gingeroo, satsuma juice and lime juice, stirring to combine.Serve over ice.Garnish with satsuma and lime slices.*If Gingeroo…
Unique Pumpkin Pie Fudge
12 T. butter2 c. sugar1 c. firmly packed brown sugar2/3 c. evaporated milk½ c. canned pumpkin1 ½ t. pumpkin pie spice½ t. ground cinnamon1/8 t. ground nutmeg1 (12-oz.) pkg. white chocolate morsels1 ½ t. vanilla2 c. chopped roasted pecans Line…
Unique Pumpkin Pie Fudge
12 T. butter2 c. sugar1 c. firmly packed brown sugar2/3 c. evaporated milk½ c. canned pumpkin1 ½ t. pumpkin pie spice½ t. ground cinnamon1/8 t. ground nutmeg1 (12-oz.) pkg. white chocolate morsels1 ½ t. vanilla2 c. chopped roasted pecans Line…
Crockpot Yams with Crispy Bacon
4 lbs. slender yams, peeled and cut into 1” thick slices½ c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed4 T. butter, melted3 T. light brown sugar1 T. salt1 T. black pepper1 t. ground cumin1 T. chopped fresh rosemary2 t. cornstarch1 T. cold…
Chicken Legs/Thighs Nestled in Vegetable Heaven
3-4 Leg/Thigh quarters, seasoned with salt, red/black pepper and paprikaFresh rosemary sprigs (2 per quarter)4 ears of fresh corn, cut in half2-3 large yams, washed and cut into large rounds, leave peeling on1 (8-10 oz.) steamer bag of cubed butternut…
Slimy Cemetery Punch
2 liters diet root beer24 gummy worms, more if desired1 pt. low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt1 pt. low-fat chocolate frozen yogurt Arrange gummy worms in 12 compartment ice-tray, letting them hang out over the edges of tray.Fill with root beer and…
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
6 T. popcorn kernels¼ c. peanut oil½ c. sugarPAM1 c. candy corn½ c. salted roasted peanuts4 c. mini marshmallows4 T. butter Heat large pot over medium heat. Add kernels and peanut oil. When oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar…