This simple to prepare Traditional Pumpkin Pie is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. The flavors of the season—nutmeg and cinnamon—are blended with pumpkin and cream for a smooth and luscious treat. Ingredients 1 9-in pie crust 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup light corn syrup 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla Instructions Place the crust in a pie plate and prick the dough a few times with a fork. Preheat the oven to 350F … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional British side dish to serve with roast beef or any time you want a special touch to your meal. Included in the variations are Toad in the Hole which adds sausages to the batter and a Barbeque Yorkshire Pudding. Ingredients 2 eggs, well-beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose self-rising flour (you can use plain flour with a tsp of baking powder as a rising agent) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup bacon drippings (you can use beef drippings, melted butter or vegetable oil as substitutes) Instructions Start with all ingredients at room … [Read more...]
Tea Bread with Sweet Potatoes
This moist Tea Bread with Sweet Potatoes makes a delicious, and nutritious, snack, as well as a perfect dessert to a holiday ham dinner. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg for a sweet treat. Ingredients 1 cup of flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup cold sweet potatoes, mashed 1/2 cup sugar 3 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp of buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg Instructions Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and flour. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin spice in a mixing bowl. Whisk … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato
Here's an easy sweet potato recipe for holidays or any time you're in the mood for Sweets. The brown sugar gives that candied taste. Try not to overdo it. Ingredients 6 sweet potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 1 1/4 cups hot water Instructions Preheat oven to 350F (180C). In a baking dish, lay out the sweet potatoes. Mix the sugar. salt, butter and water. Pour over the potatoes. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie is a way to get your daily servings of vegetables and sugar all at the same time. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup cooked sweet potato, beaten or strained 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tsps vanilla extract 1 10-inch unbaked pie shell Instructions Beat together the eggs, sugar, and sweet potatoes. Add the milk, butter, and vanilla. Pour the filling into the pastry shell. Bake at 400 degrees Farenheit (around 200 C) for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees Farenheit (175 C) and bake for 30 minutes … [Read more...]
Sweet Potatoes and Apples
I started making this sweet potatoes and apples recipe about 19 years ago, when my oldest son was 5. He loved it, as did the rest of the family. Every year my children (now 24, 20 & 19) get the Thanksgiving menu a few weeks in advance. If this is not on the list, then I hear about it. For the last 2 years, my middle son has been away at Thanksgiving, at college. He cooks a dish to share with his friends who are also staying at school for these few days and it has become a hit with his friends. Needless to say, it is on his menu again this year! Submitted by Lisa, TN Ingredients 2-3 Tbsp … [Read more...]
Sugar Free Fudge
Sugar Free Fudge is a good diet recipe for weight conscious people who have a yearning for a decadent dessert. Ingredients 1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 8 ounces light cream cheese 24 packets Equal sweetener (or equivalent) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Instructions Place margarine in a mixing bowl and the bowl above a saucepan of simmering water. Melt margarine in bowl. Add chocolate and stir just until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sweetener and vanilla. Combine chocolate mixture with cream cheese and beat until … [Read more...]
Sugar Baked Pecan Citrus
Sugar Baked Pecan Citrus is a genuine dieter's dessert. Don't be put off by the word sugar in the title. This is a quick to make and delightful to eat dessert recipe. There is no reason why dieters should not reward their efforts from time to time. I have always been a firm believer that most things are acceptable, providing they are taken in moderation. Ingredients 1 cup grapefruit sections 1 cup orange sections 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp water 2 1/2 tsp reduced calorie stick margarine, melted 2 tsp chopped pecans, toasted Instructions Preheat oven to 400 F (around 200 … [Read more...]
Streusel Cake
Fresh strawberries on apricot icing makes this Streusel Cake Recipe a special treat for any gathering. Slice into individual bars for a light snack that's great any time of day. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1 cup + 2 Tbsp of flour, divided 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp ground ginger, divided 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 3/4 cup powdered sugar 3 tsp apricot nectar Instructions Crust instructions: Line an 8x8 pan with foil extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Preheat the oven to 350F … [Read more...]
Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry Smoothie is an all time favorite for the entire family. This healthy smoothie recipe makes a refreshing drink that oozes flavor, with all the goodness of strawberries, banana, milk and yogurt. Ingredients 1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice 1 cup milk 1 frozen banana 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup strawberry yogurt Instructions Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 4. … [Read more...]
