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Autumn Apple and Spinach Salad

AUTUMN APPLE & SPINACH SALAD
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2 Tbs fresh orange juice
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
8 cups bagged prewashed baby spinach (about 8 oz.)
1 large firm, sweet-tart apple, cored and thinly sliced
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 1 oz.)
1. [...]

Asparagus- Apple Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

ASPARAGUS- APPLE SALAD W/ BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
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DRESSING:
¼ cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs white vinegar
1 Tbs water
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
SALAD:
2 cups (2-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
4 cups torn butter lettuce (or red leaf)
2 cups thinly sliced Gala [...]

Sweet Potatoes with Apples

SWEET POTATOES W/ APPLES
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6 large tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced
5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
½ cup butter
1 cup hot water
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Boil potatoes until tender and cut into thick slices.
3. Place a layer of potatoes in a baking dish, dot with butter, sprinkle with [...]

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
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2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into ¾” rounds
¾ cup unsweetened apple juice
2 Tbs dried currants
¼ tsp ground or crushed whole allspice
salt to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Arrange potatoes in single layer in roasting pan. Add apple juice, currants and [...]

Maple Sweet Potatoes

MAPLE SWEET POTATOES
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5 cups (½” thick) slices peeled sweet potato (about 2 pounds)
cooking spray
½ tsp salt, divided
¼ cup maple syrup
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Arrange half of potato slices in an 11×7″ baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with half of the salt. Arrange remaining potato [...]

Roasted Pumpkin- Sausage Risotto with Feta

ROASTED PUMPKIN- SAUSAGE RISOTTO W/ FETA
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3¼ cups peeled, cubed pumpkin
1 Tbs olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
½ tsp chopped fresh garlic
1 medium onion, diced
½ lb ground Italian sausage
1 cup baby spinach leaves
6 oz feta cheese, cubed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Arborio rice
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a [...]

Butternut Squash Risotto

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (use vegetable for vegetarian)
2 Tbs olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 Tbs finely chopped fresh sage
1 small butternut squash- peeled, seeded, and grated (about 4 cups)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1½ cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
½ cup (2 ounces) [...]

Cranberry Rice Pilaf

CRANBERRY RICE PILAF
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1 cup chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
2 Tbs granulated sugar
1½ cups uncooked instant brown rice
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 Tbs butter
2 Tbs sliced almonds, toasted
In a saucepan, bring the broth, orange juice and sugar to a boil. Stir in the rice, cranberries and butter. Reduce heat; cover and [...]

Baked Rice with Butternut Squash

BAKED RICE W/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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1½ lbs butternut squash
2 cups fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbs chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp. dried rubbed sage)
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice (or other short-grain rice)
¼ cup dry white wine
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or ¼ t. dried [...]

Roasted Autumn Vegetables

ROASTED AUTUMN VEGETABLES
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1 cup fresh carrots
2 cups fresh sweet potatoes
1 cup yellow onion
1 cup parsnips
1 cup turnips
1 cup red potatoes
1 cup butternut squash, peeled
¼ cup orange juice
2 Tbs olive oil
4 cloves whole garlic
1 tsp fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Toss 8 [...]

Acorn Squash Halves with Orange- Pecans

ACORN SQUASH HALVES W/ ORANGE- PECANS
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2 medium acorn squash, halved lenthwise and seeded
3 Tbs butter, at room temperature
2 Tbs lightly packed brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbs grated orange zest
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place squash, cut-side-down, in [...]

Glazed Cranberry Carrots

GLAZED CRANBERRY CARROTS
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2 lbs fresh baby carrots
½ cup jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
½ tsp salt
1. Place 1-inch of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. [...]

Autumn Vegetable Soup

AUTUMN VEGETABLE SOUP
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3 Tbs olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup peeled, cored and coarsely chopped Granny Smith apple
1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped turnip
1 cup peeled and chopped butternut squash (seeds discarded)
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
1 cup peeled, chopped sweet potato
5 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock
¼ cup maple syrup
cayenne pepper to taste
1 small whole-grain [...]

Tuscan- Pumpkin White Bean Soup

TUSCAN- PUMPKIN WHITE BEAN SOUP
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
15 ounce can pure pumpkin
3½ cups fat-free chicken (or vegetable) broth
15½ ounce can of white beans, rinsed and drained
¼ tsp ground oregano
salt and pepper to taste
6 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1. Coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and set over medium- [...]

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples and Garam Masala

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP W/ APPLES & GARAM MASALA
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8 cups 1-inch-cubed, peeled butternut squash (about 2 medium)
3 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs maple syrup
1 tsp kosher salt
1¼ tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
4 cups chopped, peeled Braeburn apple (about 1 pound)
¼ cup sweet white wine
3 cups water
14 ounce can fat-free, [...]

Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere

PUMPKIN SOUP W/ GRUYERE
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¼ cup unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
1 whole bay leaf
1 cup fat-free half and half cream
1 Tbs grated orange peel
1 Tbs fresh orange juice
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
¾ tsp ground ginger
1½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese, divided
salt and [...]

Pumpkin Soup

PUMPKIN SOUP
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4 green onions and tops, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 Tbs butter, melted (separated)
29 oz can of pumpkin
5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
salt to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
2 Tbs flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup small homemade croutons
½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1. Sauté all [...]

Curried Cranberry Soup

CURRIED CRANBERRY SOUP
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2 cups water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp curry powder
12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
12 oz can evaporated skim milk
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ cup light sour cream for garnish
1. Combine water, salt, pepper, sugar, cinnamon, ginger [...]

Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup

CARROT & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
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2 Tbs olive oil, divided
1 1/3 cups chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups shredded carrots (about 1 lb)
3 cups peeled, shredded butternut squash
Two 14oz. cans chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup cooked long-grain rice
1½ cups fat free milk
1 Tbs grated orange peel
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1. Heat 1 T. oil in [...]

Caramelized Onion Soup with Cider Syrup

CARAMELIZED ONION SOUP W/ CIDER SYRUP
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2 lbs (about 5 medium) yellow onions
2 Tbs unsalted butter
2 Tbs olive oil
3 cups beef broth
4 cups fresh apple cider
1 bunch fresh thyme
½ tsp granulated sugar
6 Tbs freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1. Peel onions and cut them in half through the root end. Place flat end [...]

Buttercup Squash and Leek Soup with Herb Butter

BUTTERCUP SQUASH & LEEK SOUP W/ HERB BUTTER
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HERB BUTTER:
1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 2 Tbs.)
½ cup dry sherry
½ lb (16 Tbs.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 Tbs chopped fresh chives
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground white pepper
SOUP:
4 cups chopped, well washed leeks, white part only (about 3 large)
8 cups peeled, seeded [...]

Dulce de Leche Apple Bars with Browned Butter Icing

DULCE DE LECHE APPLE BARS W/ BROWNED BUTTER ICING
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BARS:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups chopped, peeled apples
½ cup dulce de leche
ICING:
2 Tbs butter
1½ cups powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1½ to [...]

Maple- Apple Tartlets

MAPLE- APPLE TARTLETS
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1 sheet puff pastry
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbs granulated sugar
3 medium Granny Smith apples
2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbs maple syrup
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Thaw puff pastry, if frozen.
2. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. In another small bowl, melt butter in [...]

Oatmeal Pumpkin Seed Bread

OATMEAL PUMPKIN SEED BREAD
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1 pie pumpkin
2 cups lukewarm water
1½ Tbs granulated yeast (any yeast will do)
1 Tbs kosher salt
5 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup rye flour
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
neutral- tasting oil for greasing the pan (I used a little shortening)
¼ cup toasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin [...]

Chocolate Chip- Pumpkin Spice Bars

CHOCOLATE CHIP- PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
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BATTER:
1 ¾ cups pure pumpkin puree
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole- wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¾ cup mini- chocolate chips
FROSTING:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 Tbs [...]

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA
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1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs butter
2 cups canned pure pumpkin puree
2 cups canned chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup sour cream
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
2 Tbs fresh parsley, minced
¼ cup Romano cheese, shredded
1 lb penne or rotini pasta
toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish, optional
1. [...]

Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage

PASTA W/ PUMPKIN & SAUSAGE
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2 Tbs extra- virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 whole bay leaf, fresh or dried
4 to 6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 Tablespoons
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock, canned or paper container
1 cup canned [...]

Maple Walnut Spice Cookies

MAPLE- WALNUT SPICE COOKIES
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COOKIES:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
2 Tbs maple syrup
1 large egg
GLAZE:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbs maple syrup
½ tsp fat-free milk (or more if you’d like it thinner)
2 tsp butter, [...]

Pumpkin Chili

PUMPKIN CHILI
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1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
Two 14½oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 cup pure pumpkin pureé
1 Tbs ground chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin seed
½ tsp ground black pepper
dash of salt
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1. Brown ground beef in large sauté pan with onion, [...]

Smoked Pork Chops with Maple- Baked Apples

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE- BAKED APPLES
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Four 1″ thick smoked pork chops (or regular pork chops)
1 large Rome apple, diced
¼ cup yellow raisins
1 Tbs butter
2 small sliced yellow onions
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
¼ tsp pepper
½ cup chicken broth
2 Tbs maple syrup
1 Tbs flour
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Brown chops in large, non-stick [...]

Grilled Pork Chops with Maple- Cranberry Glaze

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE- CRANBERRY GLAZE
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SPICE RUB:
1 Tbs granulated sugar
1 Tbs hot smoked paprika
1½ tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp dry mustard
1½ tsp fine sea salt
1½ tsp celery salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder
GLAZE:
¾ cup jellied cranberry sauce (about ½ of a 16oz. can)
½ cup [...]

Chocolate- Pumpkin Brownies

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN BROWNIES
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PUMPKIN BATTER:
1 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
1 Tbs all-purpose flour
CHOCOLATE BATTER:
5½ ounces best-quality semisweet- chocolate, finely chopped
1¼ sticks (5 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ [...]

Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

CRANBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN
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2 lbs pork tenderloin
1 can whole-berry cranberry sauce
5.5 oz can apricot nectar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cider vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix all ingredients except pork. Place pork in a heavy pot. Pour ingredients over pork. Bake 1 hour 10 [...]

Cranberry- Stuffed Chicken

CRANBERRY- STUFFED CHICKEN
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1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup dried cranberries
½ cup plus 2 Tbs. butter, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons
1 cup corn bread stuffing or crumbled corn bread
1½ to 2 cups chicken broth
1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 7 pounds)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp poultry seasoning
¼ tsp rubbed sage
1. [...]

Cider Roasted Chicken

CIDER ROASTED CHICKEN
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3 quarts water
1 quart apple cider
¼ cup Kosher salt
1 Tbs black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
One 6 lb. roasting chicken
2 cups apple cider
1 large onion, peeled and halved
4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; cool completely. [...]

Thai- Pumpkin Chicken Satay

THAI- PUMPKIN CHICKEN SATAY
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1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
2 whole green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1 Tbs soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/8 to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large [...]

Cranberry Chicken

CRANBERRY CHICKEN
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1 cup bottled French Salad Dressing
1 package dried onion soup mix
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
8 boneless chicken breasts
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix dressing, soup mix and cranberry sauce in large covered casserole dish. Add chicken and turn to coat.
3. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and [...]

Chicken Breasts with Curried Apple Stuffing

CHICKEN BREAST WITH CURRIED APPLE STUFFING
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2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 Tbs finely chopped celery
1¾ cups peeled, chopped Granny Smith apple (about ¾ pound)
1¾ tsp curry powder, divided
¼ cup golden raisins
½ tsp minced garlic
10½ oz can low-salt chicken broth, divided
Four 4-ounce skinned, boned chicken breast halves
¾ cup apple juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 [...]

Autumn Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

AUTUMN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE
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CRUST:
1½ cups lightly packed crushed shortbread cookies with pecans (about 16 cookies)
3 Tbs butter, melted
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbs all-purpose flour
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
3 large eggs
15 ounce can pure pumpkin [...]

Apple- Cranberry Crumb Pie

APPLE- CRANBERRY CRUMB PIE
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TOPPING:
1 cup flour
½ cup packed golden brown sugar
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
PIE:
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¾” pieces (should be approximately 5 cups)
16 oz can whole-berry cranberry sauce
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
One 9 inch deep-dish frozen [...]

Maple Topped Apple- Cranberry Crisp

MAPLE TOPPED APPLE- CRANBERRY CRISP
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CRISP:
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup flour
¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
¾ cup walnuts, chopped
FILLING:
8 large tart green apples (Granny Smith), peeled, cored and cut into ¼” slices
1 1/3 cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs [...]

Apple- Cranberry Pudding

APPLE- CRANBERRY PUDDING
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BOTTOM LAYER:
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 large firm cooking apples (Granny Smith or Jonathon)
½ cup pecans, toasted and broken into medium-sized pieces
½ cup granulated sugar
TOP LAYER:
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsifted flour
6 oz unsalted butter, melted (1 ½ sticks)
1. Adjust a rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the [...]

Chocolate- Pumpkin Mousse Trifle

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN MOUSSE TRIFLE
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5 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
3½ cups heavy whipping cream
15 oz canned pure pumpkin
2 Tbs dark rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
3 oz shaved dark chocolate
1. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and set aside.
2. Beat the [...]

Pumpkin- Gingerbread Trifle

PUMPKIN- GINGERBREAD TRIFLE
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One 14-ounce package gingerbread mix
One 3-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
One 15-ounce can sweetened pumpkin pie filling (not puree)
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
One 6-ounce container frozen whipped topping
½ cup broken gingersnaps, optional
1. Bake gingerbread according to package directions; cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, prepare pudding and set aside to cool. [...]

Apple Souffle

APPLE SOUFFLE
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1 cup milk
¼ tsp salt
4½ Tbs instant tapioca
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large red delicious apples, peeled and grated
1 Tbs water
1 Tbs apricot jam
pinch of cinnamon
3 large egg yolks
1 Tbs rum
3 large egg whites
whipped cream
chopped pecans
1. In the top of a double boiler, combine milk, salt and tapioca; cook over hot water until thick [...]

Chocolate- Cranberry Torte

CHOCOLATE- CRANBERRY TORTE
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SAUCE:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs Chambord (black raspberry liquor)
TORTE:
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/3 cup Chambord
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 oz bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1½ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup flour
½ tsp salt
GLAZE:
1 cup whipping cream
10 oz bittersweet [...]

Cranberry Tarts

CRANBERRY TARTS
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2 cups flour
¼ tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening, chilled
1/3 cup butter, chilled
7 to 9 Tbs cold water
2½ cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup water
2 Tbs dry red wine or orange juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs flour
1 Tbs butter, cut-up
sweetened whipped cream (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour and salt. [...]

Cranberry- Cream Cheese Tart

CRANBERRY- CREAM CHEESE TART
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CANDIED CRANBERRIES:
2 cups fresh cranberries, washed
zest of one large lemon
1¼ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup water
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup crushed ginger cookies
2 Tbs granulated sugar
5 to 6 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1. [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
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CRUST:
1¼ cups fine gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
PUMPKIN FILLING:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cloves
16 ounce can pure pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
4 large eggs
¾ cup whipping cream, chilled
1. Prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cookie crumbs and butter in a [...]

Maple- Pumpkin Cheesecake

MAPLE- PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
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1½ cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 20 squares)
1 cup maple sugar (or 1 cup sugar mixed with 2 T. pure maple syrup), divided
½ cup butter, melted
Three 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
¼ cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1½ tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, beaten
½ cup caramel ice cream [...]

Yankee Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

YANKEE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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6 Tbs butter, softened (divided)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ cup buttermilk
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 T. of the butter and [...]

Super Simple Pumpkin Tiramisu

SUPER SIMPLE PUMPKIN TIRAMISU
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1½ cups chilled whipping cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
8 oz container mascarpone cheese
15 oz can pure pumpkin
¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Two 3oz. packages of ladyfingers, cut in half
4 Tbs rum, divided
2 oz crushed amaretti cookies
1. Beat whipping cream and sugar in a chilled bowl until peaks form. Add cheese, pumpkin and spice; [...]

Pumpkin and Ginger Pound Cake

PUMPKIN AND GINGER POUND CAKE
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½ lb (1 cup) unsalted butter, completely softened at room temperature; more for the pan
2½ cups cake flour; more for the pan
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups packed [...]

Cranberry Sauce Cake

CRANBERRY SAUCE CAKE
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3 cups flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
16 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1 Tbs grated orange peel
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp orange extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tbs orange juice
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut wax paper or parchment paper to [...]

Cranberry- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

CRANBERRY- CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN CAKE
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1½ cups (6 ounces) whole wheat flour (traditional or white whole wheat)
1 cup (4 ounces) whole barley flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
1¾ cups packed light or dark brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
½ [...]

Chocolate- Pumpkin Marbled Pound Cake

CHOCOLATE- PUMPKIN MARBLED POUND CAKE
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CAKE:
1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups canned pure pumpkin puree
2¾ cups all- purpose flour, divided
2 tsp baking powder, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
¾ cup Dutch- processed unsweetened cocoa
2/3 cup buttermilk
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
4 ounces [...]

Double Maple Cupcakes

DOUBLE MAPLE CUPCAKES
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CUPCAKES:
½ cup granulated sugar
5 Tbs butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp imitation maple flavoring
2 large eggs
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup 1% lowfat milk
¼ cup maple syrup
FROSTING:
3 Tbs maple syrup
2 Tbs butter, softened
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp imitation maple flavoring
1/8 tsp salt
1¾ cups powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to [...]

Chocolate Harvest Cake

CHOCOLATE HARVEST CAKE
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CAKE:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
2/3 cup cooking oil
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 cups flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
PUMPKIN CREAM FILLING:
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
½ cup whipping cream
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
CAKE TOPPERS:
seedless red grapes, whole [...]

Triple Chocolate- Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE- CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES
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1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
10 Tbs (1¼ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup coarsely chopped [...]

To-Die-For Cranberry- Coconut Squares

TO-DIE-FOR CRANBERRY- COCONUT SQUARES
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BASE:
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup flour
pinch of salt
TOPPING:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs flour
½ tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 large egg
1 large egg white
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1½ cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries
½ cup shredded coconut
powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8×8-inch pan with [...]

Pumpkin- Raisin Bars

PUMPKIN- RAISIN BARS
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BARS:
2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
15 oz can solid pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
FROSTING:
6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1. Preheat oven to [...]

Pumpkin- Chocolate Chip Squares

PUMPKIN- CHOCOLATE CHIP SQUARES
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pure pumpkin purée
1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crumble Squares

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CRUMBLE SQUARES
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CRUST:
1 cup flour
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ tsp salt
1 stick chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces)
¾ cup old fashioned oats
FILLING:
8 oz package cream cheese, at room temperature
¾ cup canned pure pumpkin
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbs granulated [...]

Pumpkin Pie Biscotti

PUMPKIN PIE BISCOTTI
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2 Tbs butter
1¼ cups macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup canned pure pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbs vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. Melt the butter in a large [...]

Maple- Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

MAPLE- CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES
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1¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¾ cups old fashioned oatmeal (not quick cooking)
1½ cups dried cranberries
Sugar in the [...]

Maple Pecan Bars

MAPLE PECAN BARS
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CRUST:
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1½ cups flour
1/8 tsp salt
FILLING:
½ cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
3 Tbs unsalted butter
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1½ cups finely chopped pecans
1. To prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 9×9×2″ [...]

Golden Cinnamon- Pumpkin Bars

GOLDEN CINNAMON- PUMPKIN BARS
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 large egg
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
1½ cups traditional whole wheat flour
1 cup cinnamon chips (www.kingarthurflour.com)
1 cup loosely packed [...]

Caramel Apple Bars

CARAMEL APPLE BARS
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HOMEMADE CARAMEL:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups brown sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
4 Tbs butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
CRUST:
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ground pecans
2 cups rolled oats
FILLING:
3½ cups sliced apples (about 24 ounces)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground [...]

Cape Cod Cranberry Bars

CAPE COD CRANBERRY BARS
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CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
12 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
FILLING:
2 cups cranberries- fresh or frozen (do not thaw, if frozen)
1½ cups peeled, cored and chopped apples
1 cup fresh raspberries
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
2 Tbs unsalted [...]

Spice Apple Pancakes with Cider Sauce

SPICE APPLE PANCAKES WITH CIDER SAUCE
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PANCAKES:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
½ tsp cinnamon
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups milk
¾ cup grated apple (peeled)
CIDER SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 Tbs cornstarch
½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 cups apple cider
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ cup butter
1. To make cider sauce: Mix together sugar, cornstarch and spice in saucepan. Stir in cider [...]

Pumpkin Pancakes

PUMPKIN PANCAKES
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2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2 Tbs light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
12 oz evaporated milk
½ cup canned pumpkin
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1. Coat a griddle with cooking spray and heat.
2. Combine bisquick, sugar, cinnamon and allspice in a large mixing bowl. Add evaporated milk, pumpkin, oil, eggs [...]

Pumpkin Doughnut Drops

PUMPKIN DOUGHNUT DROPS
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2 large eggs
1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 Tbs shortening
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup lemon-lime soda
oil for deep fat frying
additional sugar
1. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, [...]

Festive Maple Butter Twists

FESTIVE MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS
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2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter, cut up
¼ cup water
4 cups bread flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp salt
2½ tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup pure maple syrup or maple flavored syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp maple extract
½ cup [...]

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

PUMPKIN SPICE MUFFINS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp ground cloves
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt
¼ cup nonfat milk
1 2/3 cups canned pure pumpkin
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to [...]

Pumpkin- Gingerbread Muffins

PUMPKIN- GINGERBREAD MUFFINS
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¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not sweetened pumpkin)
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup pecans, raisins or cranberries (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter and molasses; beat well with [...]

Pumpkin- Apple Streusel Muffins

PUMPKIN- APPLE STREUSEL MUFFINS
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STREUSEL TOPPING:
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ stick butter
MUFFINS:
2½ cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup canned pumpkin (not sweetened)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups chopped, peeled Golden Delicious apples
1. Prepare topping: Mix sugar, flour [...]

Cranberry Muffins

CRANBERRY MUFFINS
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1½ cups fresh cranberries, halved
1 cup powdered sugar
4 cups flour
6 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
½ cup butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin pans.
2. In a small bowl, toss berries with powdered sugar; set aside.
3. Sift flour and [...]

Sweet Potato Crostini

SWEET POTATO CROSTINI
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3 medium sweet potatoes
24 ½” thick sourdough baguette slices
9 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and halved
6 oz soft mild goat cheese
3 roasted red peppers from jar, drained, cut into thin strips
3 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or ¾ t. dried)
1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Pierce sweet potatoes several [...]

Pumpkin Hummus

PUMPKIN HUMMUS
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Four 6 inch pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
cooking spray
2 Tbs tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin seed
1 tsp olive oil
¾ tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
One 15oz. can pure pumpkin
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbs chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbs pumpkinseed kernels, toasted (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. [...]