Pumpkin Bars

These are simply delicious.

Pumpkin Bars

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 8" X 8" Baking Pan lined with Foil extending 2" over all 4 sides, sprayed
lightly with a Cooking Spray.

8 TBS Butter, melted and cooled to room temperature, set aside.
1 Egg
1 C Brown Sugar
3/4 C  100% Pure Pumpkin
1 TBS Vanilla
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 1/4 C Flour
3 TBS Granulated Sugar mixed with 2 tsp Cinnamon for dusting.

In a large Mixing Bowl:
Butter
Egg
Brown Sugar
Pumpkin
Vanilla
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Whisk well.

Add:
Flour
Stir with a Blending Fork just to combine.
Pour Batter into the Pan.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the Sugar/Cinnamon mixture.

Bake 25 - 27 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean
Remove Pan to a rack to cool completely. At least 30 minutes.
Remove to a flat surface. Remove the Foil.
Cut into squares and transfer to a Serving Platter.

Enjoy!
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Egg Nog Ice Cream

I love all things Egg Nog. I don't make Ice Cream often but I like this one. I always think it's easier to buy it than make it, and the amount I make at home is usually small. I decided to simply post the link to this recipe.

http://www.savorysimple.net/baileys-ice-cream/

Enjoy!
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Christmas Bundt Cake and my Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.

This is the perfect Holiday Cake. I make it in a Nordic Ware Bundt Pan in a Wreath Design.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
1 - Decorative Christmas design (12 C) Bundt Pan. I have a Wreath design that I make it in.
Brushed well with Pan Release Mix. (equal parts of Crisco, Vegetable Oil and Flour) I start with 1 C of each mixed well and refrigerated in a jar. I always have it available for all of my baking needs. It's a no fail release for the most intricate designed Bundt Pans.

2 C Dried Cranberries
3 C Cake Flour
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
20 TBS Butter (2 1/2 sticks), room temperature.
8 oz. Cream Cheese, room temperature.
3 C Granulated Sugar
6 Egg, room temperature
2 tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 C Roughly Chopped Pecans.
Confectioner's Sugar for Dusting.

In a Saucepan on medium heat:
Cranberries
Cover completely with water.
Bring to a Simmer.
Remove from heat.
Cover and set aside.

In a large bowl, sift together:
Flour
Cinnamon
Ginger
Salt
Whisk well and set aside.

In a Stand Mixer with a Paddle Attachment:
Butter
Cream Cheese
Beat for 2 minutes. Scrape sides as needed.

Add:
Sugar
Beat for 5 minutes.
Add:
Eggs, one at a time until each addition is incorporated.

Add:
Vanilla
Beat just to combine.

Add:
Flour mixture.
Beat just until well combined.

Drain Cranberries.
Dry them in Paper Towels,
Add to the Batter.
Mix just until well combined.

Add:
Pecans
Mix just until well combined.

Pour Batter into the Pan.
Bake for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.

Remove the Pan to a rack to cool for 10 minutes.
Invert the cake onto the rack to cool completely.

Transfer the cake to a Serving Platter.
Dust generously with Confectioner's Sugar.
Serve with Homemade Whipped Cream.

Homemade Whipped Cream:
1 C Heavy Cream
1 tsp Vanilla
1 TBS Confectioner's Sugar.
Whip the Cream in a Stand Mixer with a Whisk Attachment.
Beat to Soft Peak.
Add:
Vanilla
Confectioner's Sugar
Beat to Stiff Peak.
Transfer to a Serving Bowl to serve.

Enjoy!
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Spinach Casserole

I don't really have an introduction for this recipe. I simple love Spinach dishes!

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - well buttered 1 1/2 quart Casserole dish.

2 - 10 oz. packages of frozen, chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry in Paper Towels.
2 Large Eggs, beaten.
2 TBS Herb Seasoned Bread Crumbs. (you can use plain bread crumbs, seasoned with your own choice of dry herbs)
1/2 C Cottage Cheese.
1/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Put all ingredients in a Large Mixing Bowl and stir to combine well.
Pour into the Dish.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!
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White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream Icing.

I think this is the perfect Christmas Dessert. I would Garnish it with artificial Holly Leaves and Red Berries. It would be a very decadent cake to serve to family or guests.

I simply posted the link to the recipe.

White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream


Enjoy!
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Crock Pot Tofurky Roast

Here's the way I'm cooking my Tofurky Roast this year.

1 - Thawed Tofurky Vegetarian Roast
1 can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 package of Vegetarian Onion Soup Mix
16 oz. of Vegetarian Chicken Broth
1 TBS Garlic Powder

In a Crock Pot:
Cranberry Sauce
Onion Soup Mix
Broth
Garlic Powder
Stir to mix well.

Add:
Tofurky Roast
Cook covered on High for 2 hours if thawed, 3 hours if Frozen.
Baste every half hour.

Enjoy!
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Grilled Macaroni and Cheese

What a brilliant concept..........for kids!
Let's just combine 2 of their favorite foods, Grilled Cheese and Macaroni and Cheese.
I need to test this on some kids to see if they love it as much as I love the idea!

Here's the link to the recipe:
http://del.sh/6181BRazt

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!