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Scrumptious Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ c canola oil
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 4 large eggs, RT
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • ½ t ground cardamom, optional
  • 2 t ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 t ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 t ground nutmeg
  • 1 c light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 ½ t salt
  • 2 t vanilla
  • 1/2 cup walnuts

Course: side dish

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Seasonal Autumn Stew

Ingredients:

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 medium butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 can (28 oz, 796 ml) whole tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 pinches of cinnamon
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 bunch of kale
  • 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 parsnip, cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Course: side dish

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Holiday Egg Nog

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 teaspoon of Allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup of Heavy Cream
  • 2 cups of Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup of Sugar

Course: side dish

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Sweet and Spicy Nuts

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups mixed nuts such as walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water

Course: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

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Homemade Granola

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup almond pieces
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 cups uncooked old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ

Course: side dish

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Homemade Animal Crackers

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder (Optional)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 cup Oats
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Course: side dish

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Homemade Apple Almond Granola Bars

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 C rolled oats
  • 1/4 C ground flax seed
  • 1/4 C oat bran
  • 1/4 C wheat bran
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 C sugar substitute
  • 1/4 C flaked coconut (I used unsweetened but it'd be fine to use sweetened.)
  • 1 C non-fat milk
  • 1/4 C honey (I prefer less sweetness in my granola bars, so if you like sweet, you may want to add more.)
  • 1 egg, lighten beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 small apple, finely chopped
  • 2/3 C almonds, chopped

Course: morning meal,brunch,breakfast

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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 7 1/2 ounces jar of marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening

Course: side dish

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Homemade Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin (from a 15 ounce can)
  • 1/4 teaspoon – Cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon – Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Course: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

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Homemade Pumpkin Butter

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup – Simply Apple or Apple Cider
  • 1 cup – Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon – Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon – Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon – Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 2 cups – Pumpkin Puree

Course: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

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