Archive for October, 2007

  • Squash Cheesecake Bars

    Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

    Source: Eating Well, September/October ‘07 issue
    Makes 18 bars
    “I was a little skeptical about this recipe.  Squash in cheesecake can’t taste good, could it?  It does!  These cheesecake bars are delicious!  My anti-squash fiance loves them.  If you love cheesecake, you must try this recipe! :)  FYI - I used two packages of reduced-fat cream cheese.”
    Ingredients
    9 [...]

  • Sausage Gravy

    Monday, October 8th, 2007

    Source: AllRecipes
    Makes 6-8 servings
    “Easy and tasty sausage gravy!”
    Ingredients
    1lb pork or turkey sausage
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    4 cups milk
    Salt and black pepper to taste
    Ground sage, optional
    1. Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk. Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. Season with salt and [...]

  • Italian Herb Bread

    Sunday, October 7th, 2007

    Source: Bethany
    Makes two loaves
    Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups warm water
    1 1/2 tbsp yeast
    4 tsp melted butter or oil
    2 tbsp sugar
    1 tbsp salt
    1 tsp Italian seasoning
    2 tsp dried basil leaves
    2 tbsp thyme
    1 tbsp minced garlic
    4 cups all purpose unbleached flour
    1 egg white, for glaze
    1. Combine warm water and yeast.  Mix until dissolved.  Let sit for a few minutes.
    2. Combine [...]

  • Mock Manicotti

    Sunday, October 7th, 2007

    Source: Taste of Home
    Makes 8 servings
    “So tasty and easy to freeze!”
    INGREDIENTS
    3 cups (24 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese, drained
    1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
    1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
    1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    8 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded [...]

  • Waffles

    Friday, October 5th, 2007

    Source: AllRecipes (modified)
    Makes 6 servings
    Ingredients
    2 eggs
    2 cups flour
    1 3/4 cup milk
    1/2 cup vegetable oil
    1 Tablespoon sugar
    3 teaspoons baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1. Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs until fluffy. Mix in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, until smooth.
    2. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix [...]

  • Better Than Pumpkin Pie

    Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

    Source: AllRecipes
    Makes one 9-inch pie
    “Great use for winter squash and it really does taste better than pumpkin pie!”
    Ingredients
    1 1/2 cup winter squash, peeled and cubed (I used butternut squash)
    1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
    1 T. corn starch
    1 egg, beaten
    1 cup evaporated milk
    1 t. cinnamon
    1 pinch each of ground allspice, cloves, ginger and nutmeg
    9″ pie shell, unbaked
    1. [...]

  • White-Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Cookies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: AllRecipes
    Makes 3 dozen cookies
    “My favorite type of cookie is with white chocolate pieces and macadamia nuts, and I love sweetened dried cranberries, so this recipe was perfect for me!  It comes out so tasty too!”
    Ingredients
    3 cups flour
    3/4 t. baking soda
    3/4 t.. salt
    3/4 cup sugar
    1 cup brown sugar
    1 cup butter
    2 eggs, slightly beaten
    1 T. vanilla
    1 [...]

  • Homemade Bagels

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Tammy’s Recipes
    Makes 12 bagels
    Ingredients
    1 1/2 c. warm water (112-115°)
    2 T. dry active yeast
    3 T. sugar
    1 T. salt
    3 1/2 c. bread flour
    8 c. water (to boil)
    1 eggs white, lightly beaten
    1 T. water
    1. Mix yeast, sugar and warm water.  Let stand 3 minutes.
    2. Mix 2 cups flour with salt; add yeast mixture.  Stir until combined.  Slowly [...]

  • Five-Star Brownies

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Source: Taste of Home
    Makes 36 star-shaped brownies
    “THE best brownie recipe I’ve tried so far!  I made this and swirl caramel into the batter, then top with a bit more about 5 minutes until done.”
    Ingredients
    3 eggs
    2 cups sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    1/2 cup butter, melted
    1/4 cup shortening, melted
    1 1/2 cup flour
    3/4 cup baking cocoa
    1 1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 [...]

  • Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

    Makes 3lbs of meatballs
    “My fiance’s aunt gave us this recipe.  It is so good!”
    Ingredients
    2lb ground beef
    1lb pork sausage
    2 eggs
    2 cups rolled oats
    2 t. chili powder
    1 T. garlic powder
    1 T. onion powder
    1 t. Liquid Smoke
    3 c. ketchup
    2 c. brown sugar
    2 T. Liquid Smoke
    1 T. garlic powder
    1 T. onion powder
    1. Add first eight ingredients in large bowl.  [...]

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