Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2008

A Few of my Favorite Things: Pumpkin Style!

This time of year I love ALL things Pumpkin! Eating, Seeing, and Smelling! Here are a few of my Favorites!


The Pumpkin Spice foam pump soap that sits right next to the kitchen sink.

Clean hands, a great smell, and it has a seasonal look! Perfect! Everyone in the house loves this delicious smelling soap! (TJ Maxx $4.99)



Spiced Pumpkin Yankee Candle on a cool evening! Yup, it sure smells like Fall to me. Go out and buy one for yourself! You'll be thinking Autumn Harvest, Pumpkin Pie, and the smell of dry leaves in no time!

Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Muffins! A Managers Special available for a limited time only. Believe me, these are incredibly good! Especially with a cup of coffee ; )


Speaking of coffee . . .



International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee CreamerAs soon as I saw this in the store I grabbed it right up and tossed it in the shopping cart! I like a little coffee in the afternoon to warm me up and give me a second wind. In the fall Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer is the perfect flavor for a chilly afternoon. Like the muffins, it's only available for a limited time. Enjoy it while you can!


Pumpkin Spice Flax TLC bars
Kashi Rocks! I love these granola bars! Healthy, nutritious and delicious ... the perfect snack!



Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights No nutrition here, but I still love 'em! We've already gone through a box of these little yummy treats. Kind of spicy, like gingerbread, but still delicious!


One-Pie Pumpkin or Squash filling

Never heard of it before? That's probably because you don't live in New England. There's no better pie filling out there. Made in West Paris, Maine by the One Pie Canning Co., their stuff is the best! Unfortunately I have to settle for Libby's on occasion, but I'm not happy about it. My mom has purchased One-Pie since I was a little girl and hated Pumpkin Pie. Good thing I grew up to enjoy the best of the best!


Pumpkin Squares: If you have little kids they would love these as a snack! You will love them because they aren't too sweet and they're super-duper easy to make : )


Pumpkin Squares

2 Cups Flour
1- 2/3 Cup Confectionary Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
Dash of Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Wheat Germ (optional, but I add it to almost all my baked goods for added nutrition)

Stir dry ingredients well. Add:

4 Eggs (slightly beaten)
1 Cup Oil (I use mostly Apple Sauce with about a Tablespoon Canola Oil)
1 - 16 oz. Can of Pumpkin

Mix all well. Pour into a greased 10x15 in. pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Top with Cream Cheese Icing (I keep it easy with canned, or you can use the recipe below)


1 - 3 oz. container Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Margarine or Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1-1/2 Cup Confectionary Sugar

Mix all well. Frost. Enjoy!


And lets not forget, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Soup (which I have yet to find a good recipe for), Pumpkin Seeds, and Pumpkin Bread! Oh Great Pumpkin, you rule my senses in the Fall!


Monday, August 4, 2008

Blueberry Coffee Cake








Tis the season for Blueberries and since they are quite plentiful right now, we shall make many recipe's that call for all things BLUE! That is of course when there are enough Blueberries left over after everyone eats them out of the bowl ... the best way of course. And the most healthy I might add.



I found this recipe in a magazine several years ago and although I don't usually copy them down, since most aren't that good, this one looked particularly yummy and has proven it's worth many times.

The only thing that could make it any better would be a dollop of whipped cream and a cup of coffee





BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE

2 cups Flour
3/4 cups Sugar
2 t. Baking Powder
Dash of Salt
1/3 cup Butter or Margarine, softened
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Milk


Mix all dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients one at a time, and stir until moist. Mixture will be rather thin. Pour into a greased 7x11 or 8x11 baking pan. I actually used an 8x8 in this post for a thicker cake but you'll need to cook it longer and test every few minutes to make sure it's baked all the way through.

Top with:

2 cups Fresh Blueberries
1/3 cup Sugar, mixed with 1 teaspoon Cinnamon


Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

* A link to my Blueberry Muffin recipe : )

Friday, July 25, 2008

When Life Gives You Banana's . . .

You make Banana Bread!



2 1/4 cups Flour
2 1/2 t. Baking Powder
1/2 t. Baking soda
1/2 cup Sugar
3/4 t. Cinnamon

Mix dry, then add:

3 Eggs (slightly beaten first)
1 cup mashed Banana
1/2 cup Butter or Margarine, melted
1/2 cup Milk
1 t. Vanilla
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts (optional)

Stir until all ingredients are blended. Bake in an 8x4 loaf pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Guaranteed to be delicious! Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Fireworks in your mouth!

Summer Shortcake (click for recipe)

Now THIS looks like something I would love to try for the 4th of July! Locally grown Strawberries have just came into season, and blueberries are almost ready to pick. Just delicious after Grilled Chicken, Corn on the Cob, and Boston Baked Beans!

I may not be crazy about Martha Stewart, but who ever does all the work behind the scenes sure does come up with some good stuff!