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Chicken Breasts with Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce

There’s a spot in my kitchen that is always reserved for a special cookbook. It’s a wrought-iron stand next to my stove, where I regularly switch out seasonal cookbooks (my favorites)  from which I draw recipe inspiration. Currently displayed… Eat Feed Autumn Winter: 30 ways to celebrate when the mercury drops by Anne Bramley.

I picked up [...]

Apple Pie Bars (For Fall)

If you’ve ever been to San Diego, you’ll probably agree that it’s a little bit of a dreamy place… warm-ish weather all year long, palm trees gently swaying on the horizon, year-round Farmer’s Markets & herb gardens, lots of great beaches, and jaw-dropping sunsets. The down-side to living in such a beautiful place… we don’t [...]

Pumpkin & Spinach Manicotti with Bechamel- Sage Sauce

I recently attended the BlogHer food conference in San Francisco, where I had the opportunity to meet loads of other bloggers that I’ve known forever via Twitter & blog visiting, etc. It was truly exciting to meet face-to-face so many fabulous and talented food writers, bloggers and cookbook authors all in one place (far too many [...]

Caramelized Apple Tart in a Browned Butter Custard

Autumn is an awe-inspiring, beautiful season in most parts of the US.  Brightly-colored leaves cover the trees, and we begin to see hints of crimson, yellow and orange dotting the landscape as winds clear the branches bare.

Apples of all kinds are begging to be plucked from their trees, and they’re plentiful and affordable in the markets [...]

Dulce de Leche Pumpkin- Toffee Pie

DULCE DE LECHE PUMPKIN- TOFFEE PIE
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1 deep dish pie crust (frozen or make your own)
¾ cup canned dulce de leche (about- maybe a little less)
2 large eggs
One 15oz. can of pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin-pie filling)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbs flour
1 Tbs pure vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
¼ [...]

Cheesecake- Topped Brownies with Pumpkin Butter Swirl

CHEESECAKE- TOPPED BROWNIES W/ PUMPKIN BUTTER SWIRL
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BROWNIES:
1½ cups butter (3 sticks)
¾ lb (12 oz.) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs
1½ cups dark brown sugar
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp salt
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
TOPPING:
1 lb cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbs cornstarch
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup [...]

Pumpkin Butter

PUMPKIN BUTTER
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16 oz can pumpkin purée
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup honey
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
2. [...]

Apple Butter

APPLE BUTTER
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12-14 medium cooking apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
1. Fill crock pot with apples. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 hours, or until apples are mushy.
2. Remove apples and purée in a food processor. Return puréed mixture to the crockpot. [...]

Chicken Pumpkin Stew

CHICKEN PUMPKIN STEW
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1 Tbs canola oil
1½ lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, visible fat trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tsp minced garlic
14½ oz can chicken broth
14½ oz can diced tomatoes
1 Tbs smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
3 cups 1″ cubes peeled sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (1 [...]

Rosemary- Polenta Pumpkin Spice Cake

ROSEMARY- POLENTA PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
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¼ cup minced fresh rosemary
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 cups + 1 tsp. powdered sugar, divided
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup polenta
2 tsp baking powder
3 tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs
¾ cup olive oil
¾ cup pumpkin purée, canned or homemade
2 Tbs demerara or raw sugar
1. [...]

Warm Salad of Autumn Greens with Plum Vinaigrette

WARM SALAD OF AUTUMN GREENS W/ PLUM VINAIGRETTE
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VINAIGRETTE:
5 Tbs plum preserves
¼ cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 Tbs dijon mustard
1 cup canola or peanut oil
1 Tbs chopped shallots
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
SALAD:
10 oz bag spinach or 1 lb. fresh loose spinach
1 bunch red or green Swiss chard or young kale
1 large [...]

Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

PEAR, WALNUT & BLUE CHEESE SALAD W/ CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
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VINAIGRETTE:
½ cup canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp minced and peeled fresh ginger
¼ tsp salt
SALAD:
18 (about 2 heads) of Bibb lettuce leaves
2 cups sliced peeled pear (about 2 pears)
2 Tbs fresh orange [...]

Pear and Apple Salad with Gruyere and Toasted Pecans

PEAR & APPLE SALAD W/ GRUYERE & TOASTED PECANS
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1½ cups pecan halves (6 ounces)
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs whole grain mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
2 medium ripe Anjou or Comice Pears
2 medium Granny Smith apples
3 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 lb seedless grapes, halved
5 ounces Gruyere cheese, cut into 1/8 [...]

Mixed Green Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

MIXED GREEN SALAD W/ APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
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APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
2 Tbs sesame seeds
½ cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
½ cup olive oil
2 tsp minced onion
¼ tsp paprika
1 Tbs poppy seeds (optional)
SALAD:
½ cup chopped pecans
Two 5-ounce bags mixed baby salad greens, thoroughly washed
4 ounce package crumbled feta cheese
¾ cup dried cranberries
1. Prepare vinaigrette: Heat [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Apple Harvest Blondies

APPLE HARVEST BLONDIES
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2/3 cup unsalted butter
2¼ cups packed brown sugar (divided)
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
3 ounces cream cheese, frozen for 1 hour
2 ounces finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13×9-inch baking dish.
2. [...]

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 [...]

Orange- Cranberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin

ORANGE- CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN
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16 ounce can whole- berry cranberry sauce
1 tsp grated orange rind
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1½ lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
1½ Tbs olive oil
orange slices and fresh thyme sprigs for garnish, if desired
1. Bring first 9 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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- 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 [...]

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting

GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES WITH PUMPKIN FROSTING
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CUPCAKES:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup hot milk
FROSTING:
8 oz package of cream cheese, [...]

Apple Cake with Hot Caramel Rum Sauce

APPLE CAKE WITH HOT CARAMEL RUM SAUCE
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CARAMEL RUM SAUCE:
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
8 Tbs butter (1 stick)
1/4 cup rum
CAKE:
½ lb butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, well-beaten
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
½ [...]

Pumpkin- White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

PUMPKIN- WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup butterscotch chips
12 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped white chocolate (or use chips)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two [...]

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 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 Snickerdoodles

MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbs real maple syrup
1 large egg
SUGAR TOPPING:
½ cup granulated white sugar
½ cup maple sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together [...]

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 [...]

Chocolate- Maple Cookies

CHOCOLATE- MAPLE COOKIES
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1¼ cups shortening
1½ cups packed brown sugar
5 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp maple extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
FROSTING:
Two 1-ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 Tbs butter
1½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking sheets
2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs, one [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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- 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 [...]

Maple- Drizzled Apple Muffins

MAPLE- DRIZZLED APPLE MUFFINS
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MUFFINS:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
¼ cup maple syrup
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 cups chopped, peeled apples (I use Granny Smith)
12 pecan halves
GLAZE:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbs maple syrup
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. [...]

Whole Wheat Cranberry Scones

WHOLE WHEAT CRANBERRY SCONES
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
3 Tbs light butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tsp grated orange rind
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup lowfat buttermilk
1 tsp powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking [...]

Cranberry Scones

CRANBERRY SCONES
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1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
3 cups flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1½ tsp grated orange peel
1 cup buttermilk
TOPPING:
1 Tbs milk
1 Tbs granulated sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.
2. [...]

Sour Cream Maple Bread

SOUR CREAM MAPLE BREAD
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup maple syrup
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8×4×2½ -inch loaf pan.
2. In a small bowl, stir and [...]

Pumpkin Bread

PUMPKIN BREAD
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4 large eggs
3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp salt
2 cups pumpkin
2/3 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
2. In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil.
3. Sift [...]

Pear Bread

PEAR BREAD
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1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2½ cups ripe pears, peeled, cored & chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans.
2. In a [...]

Pumpkin- Cream Cheese Swirl Bread

PUMPKIN- CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BREAD
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1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 large egg whites, divided
½ cup fat-free milk
¼ cup canola oil
2 cups flour
2½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp salt
CREAM CHEESE SWIRL:
8 ounce package low fat cream cheese, softened
2 Tbs granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1. Preheat [...]

Cranberry- Almond Swirl Bread

CRANBERRY- ALMOND SWIRL BREAD
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2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¼ cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
8 oz can whole cranberry sauce
½ cup chopped almonds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9×5″ loaf pan.
2. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
3. In a second [...]

Pear and Blue Cheese Pastry Triangles

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRY TRIANGLES
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3 Tbs butter
1 Tbs olive oil
2 lbs sweet or yellow onions, peeled and sliced very thinly
1 large firm, ripe pear, rinsed and cut in half crosswise, then lengthwise
salt and pepper
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but kept cool
7 ounces (1½ cups) crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese
1. In a 12-inch [...]

Cranberry Meatballs

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
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2 lbs ground beef (don’t get any less than 10% fat)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried thyme
16 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
12 ounce jar chili sauce
¼ cup orange marmalade
¼ cup water
2 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried red pepper [...]

Cranberry- Crab Filo Cups

CRANBERRY- CRAB FILO CUPS
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½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened (low fat is ok)
¼ cup minced crab meat
1-2 Tbs finely chopped green onions (white and green)
15 individual mini-phyllo shells, thawed
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place philo cups on a cookie sheet.
2. Scoop cranberry sauce into a small bowl. [...]

Cranberry- Brie Bites

CRANBERRY- BRIE BITES
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1½ cups canned whole berry cranberry sauce
1 sheet of Puff Pastry, thawed
1 brie triangle, chilled
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Unfold puff pastry sheet (roll out a little to smooth, if necessary). Cut into approximately 3-inch squares. Place them into mini muffin tins, pressing them into the shape of [...]

Butternut Squash Spread on Cheese Croutons

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPREAD ON CHEESE CROUTONS
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1 medium butternut squash
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbs butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 Tbs granulated sugar
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 whole baguette, cut into 48 slices
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper
small sprigs of [...]

Apple- Cheddar Sausage Balls with Dijon- Balsamic Glaze

APPLE- CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS WITH DIJON- BALSAMIC GLAZE
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1 package Maple-flavored Jimmy Dean pork sausage (or can just used regular)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup fine bread crumbs (dried breadcrumbs are fine)
½ cup coarsely grated peeled tart baking apple
4 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese (1 cup)
½ cup dijon mustard
¼ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup [...]

Bacon-Wrapped Apple & Sausage Bundles

BACON-WRAPPED APPLE & SAUSAGE BUNDLES
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MARINADE:
½ cup apple juice or cider
2 Tbs creamy peanut butter
2 Tbs soy sauce
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
SAUSAGE BUNDLES:
4 whole sausages- each about 6 inches long (the pre-cooked kind)
2 medium apples (McIntosh, Golden Delicious)
½ lb bacon
1. Prepare marinade: Blend together the apple juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, cinnamon, [...]

Prosciutto- Apple Wedges

PROSCIUTTO- APPLE WEDGES
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4 medium apples (Red Delicious, Cortland, Empire, Ida Red)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
½ lb prosciutto
1. Slice each apple into 8 wedges. Brush each cut surface with lemon juice.
2. Spread cream cheese thinly on each cut side. Wrap a thin slice of prosciutto around each wedge. Serve [...]

Warmed Cranberry Brie

WARMED CRANBERRY BRIE
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1 lb round brie cheese
2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ tsp rum or orange extract
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
1. Preheat oven to 500° F. Place brie on baking sheet.
2. Cut off top rind of brie cheese round, leaving ¼” rim around the [...]

Maple- Pecan Apple Stuffed Brie

MAPLE- PECAN APPLE STUFFED BRIE
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½ small Granny Smith apple, finely chopped
1 Tbs finely chopped, toasted pecans or walnuts
2 Tbs maple syrup
4 sheets frozen phyllo thawed
2 Tbs butter, melted
1 medium sized round of brie cheese
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix apple and pecans in bowl. Stir in maple syrup. Set aside.
2. Brush 1 phyllo [...]

Cranberry- Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread

CRANBERRY- CARAMELIZED ONION CHEESE SPREAD
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8 oz. package light cream cheese, softened
4 oz. package crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Cheddar, at room temperature
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and quartered
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
¼ cup [...]

Apple Spice Hummus

APPLE SPICE HUMMUS
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2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, peeled & chopped
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup creamy peanut butter or tahini
2 to 3 Tbsp water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp apple pie spice
¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
additional cayenne pepper, optional
apple slices, carrot slices, and/or whole wheat crackers
1. In a food [...]

Chicken with Pumpkinseed Pesto and Butternut Sauce

CHICKEN W/ PUMPKINSEED PESTO & BUTTERNUT SAUCE
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PUMPKINSEED PESTO:
1 cup raw, hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 Tbs olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium jalapeño chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
BUTTERNUT SAUCE:
1 large leek, washed thoroughty & sliced (white & pale green parts only)
1 lb butternut squash (peeled & seeds scooped out), cut into [...]

Pumpkin Manicotti with Bechamel Sauce

PUMPKIN MANICOTTI W/ BECHAMEL SAUCE
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2 boxes manicotti noodles, prepared to al dente & set aside to cool
ROASTED PUMPKIN:
1 sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeds scraped out & diced into ½-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
salt and pepper
FILLING:
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 lb. low fat ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage
2 cups [...]

Pumpkin French Toast

PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST W/ CRUNCHY CINNAMON CRUST
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2 large eggs
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbs granulated sugar
4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
Eight 3/4-inch thick slices of day-old French bread
1. In a low-lying, flat bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, cream, milk, cinnamon, [...]

Big Apple Pancake (for Two)

BIG APPLE PANCAKE
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large sweet apple (Gala or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored & cut into 1/4-inch-wide wedges
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
3 Tbs white granulated sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
powdered sugar for dusting
1. Place oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat [...]

Roasted Double Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Sage Rub & Apple Pan Sauce

ROASTED DOUBLE PORK TENDERLOIN W/ FRESH SAGE RUB & APPLE PAN SAUCE
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2 Tbs unsalted butter
1 large Granny Smith or Pipin apple, peeled, cored and cut into thin slices
pinch of cinnamon
1 Tbs chopped fresh sage, divided
2 pork tenderloins (2 to 3 pounds)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs chopped shallots
1/4 [...]