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Yet another recipe I’ve been dying to try ever since I laid eyes on it. The original recipe is from http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/10/09/pumpkin-pecan-caramel-bars/ however I adapted it a bit to suit my family and their preferences. The bars are super moist and delicious. Pumpkin flavor is quite nice throughout. My family eats these for breakfast, snack or dessert. Will most definitely be making these again! Please note my comments before diving into this yummy recipe.
— Knead to Cook
If you’re like me, you have quite a collection of cookbooks. I have those cherished ones that are all stained up from my relatives that they’ve passed down to me. Those cookbooks that are gifts from family or friends and finally the cookbooks I buy. I read them like a novel and scour each recipe. I mark recipes I want to try and guess what happens? I never get back to them. So they sit, collecting dust on my bookshelf in my kitchen and taunt me. So this weekend I pulled out three cookbooks and picked a few recipes to make. Now keeping to my true fashion, I adapt, change and evolve the recipe to suit my needs or my family’s taste. This recipe was no different. It was inspired by The Sprouted Kitchen’s Zucchini Bread Bites.
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My husband wanted to cook on Sunday, while I was running errands and I have to say after a busy weekend, I really appreciated a night off from making dinner. We had turkey sausage that we purchased locally and he thought it would be fun twist on cioppino – which is typically made with seafood. My kids, unfortunately, aren’t fans of seafood so he modified this soup so that everyone would love it. You can always add some peeled and designed shrimp if you like. Serve this soup up with some good crusty bread and a glass of wine and you have the perfect dinner on a cold fall evening.
— Knead to Cook
This was the last of my apple week posts that trickled into this week. I love roasting veggies and last week I added a few apples into the mix to add a level of sweetness to the mixture. My kids loved it, and so did the adults. Roasting vegetables brings out their flavor, sweetness and pairs nicely with your protein or served alongside quinoa makes for the perfect vegetarian (vegan actually) meal. If you’re looking for a great side dish for Thanksgiving, this would also be a nice change of pace too. Another great fix it and bake it/forget it type of recipe. Leftovers served alongside eggs also is delish!
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Admittedly, I’m not a huge Halloween fan. I’ve never been into scary movies, dressing up and all of that. I know, that sounds so boring and practical but it’s just who I am. My oldest however, loves good “vintage” – yes, I say this sarcastically, because the “vintage” scary movies are from my time (late 70’s – early 80’s). Ever since 6th grade, we’ve been hosting a scary movie party for her and her girlfriends. Well it’s expanded quite a bit over the past three years but the same core group of friends still come (and look forward to it each October). We’ve expanded it this year to include some male friends too (can you hear me sighing loudly?). Insert my youngest quizzing my oldest if any of the males coming are her boyfriend and annoying the oldest beyond belief. {Insert arguing here.} I think we are expecting around 18 teenagers for s’mores outside in our fire pit and the feature movie is Nightmare on Elm Street. It is always fun and my husband and I do like to throw a few unexpected twists into the night, especially torturing the girls we know will scream the loudest and scare everyone. So the tradition continues. Today I bought a ton of movie snacks and whipped up a batch of Ghirardelli white chocolate Halloween bark for the festivities. Ghirardelli sent me an awesome care package last week and I’m happy to start creating some fun, seasonal recipes with their awesome products, this being my first one.
This recipe is super easy and totally customizable to your taste and what you have on hand. Whips up in minutes! Let’s get started!
— Knead to Cook
I haven’t eaten meat in about 6.5-7 months. I enjoy salads for dinner because they are relatively light but packed with vitamins/protein. I whipped up a big batch of this salad that works for me for lunch or dinner and as a side for my carnivore family. This recipe, like most of mine, is very flexible and can be made to suit your taste or what’s in your refrigerator. I added the veggies I had but would vary that week to week. Also using roasted veggies would also be wonderful. This salad is perfect served at room temperature or straight out of the refrigerator. Perfect for your holiday buffet.
— Knead to Cook
I’m on a mini kick lately. My family can’t seem to get enough of the cute, bite-sized food and I love that everyone gets their own. The size and amount of filling can be adjusted to what you have on hand. Apple pie epitomizes fall and that my dear, is perfection in my eyes.
You can make this recipe super easy by using store-bought pie crust and candy caramels or jarred caramel.
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Apple week continues! I couldn’t have a week of apple recipes without a good applesauce recipe, let’s face it. This recipe is so super easy and makes as much or as little as you want. I like to make a lot because I use a lot of applesauce in my baking in lieu of adding fat. You can easily control the consistency (if you like smooth or chunkier) and the amount of cinnamon you prefer. This is another fix it and forget it recipe that doesn’t require babysitting.
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Oh the apple recipes that are coming out of my kitchen, paired up with the aroma… it is heavenly! I love, love, love fall! This muffin is super moist, thanks to the apples, packed with healthy goodness and just sweet enough to keep the kids coming back for more. Perfect for a breakfast on the go, snack or paired up with a cup of tea, blanket and a good book. You get the picture. Would also be fun done in mini muffin pans too. Now onto the recipe as I have about 20 lbs of apples left that I need to get back to.
— Knead to Cook
After a wonderful fall weekend, we finally got to the apple orchard and managed to pick 40 lbs of various apples. Sunday was then spent cooking, baking and drying apples. This week I’m going to be posting all apple recipes, hope you love apples as much as I do! Today I’m starting with a super easy, healthy, vegan apple chip. Kids love them! Adults can’t stop eating them. Perfect for after-school snacking, treats to pack in lunches or a healthy afternoon snack for you. This is a totally fix it and forget it recipe. Fall perfection!
— Knead to Cook