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Squash or Pumpkin Meatballs

September 3rd, 2010 at 03:00pm Under Appetizers+ General+ Snacks

You can also use pumpkin instead of squash to make this a phenomenal Thanksgiving appetizer.

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Ingredients

* 2 lbs. squash
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 eggs
* 1/2 C. bread crumbs
* 1/2 C. mint
* 4 garlic cloves, chopped
* 1 sm. onion, chopped
* 1 Tbs. pepper

Directions

Grind squash and add salt. Squeeze squash to remove excess water. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Form into balls and fry until golden brown.

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Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

September 1st, 2010 at 03:00pm Under Cakes+ Desserts+ General

This is a rich, fall dessert recipe, filled with yummy pumpkin. This recipe This delicious is from the awesome blog, http://onecaketwocake.com.

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Ingredients

* Crust:
* 1/2 C. pecan halves
* 1 C. gingersnap crumbs
* 1 Tbs. sugar
* 2 pinches salt
* 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

* Filling:
* 1 C. pumpkin
* 1 C. turbinado sugar
* 2 C. heavy cream
* 1 lb. (2 8-oz. pkgs.) cream cheese
* 2 eggs
* 2 egg yolks

* Caramel:
* 1/2 C. sugar
* 1/2 Tbs. corn syrup
* 2 Tbs. water
* 1/4 C. heavy cream, heated
* 1 Tbs. butter
* 1/2 tsp. vanilla

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Pumpkin Maple Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

August 28th, 2010 at 12:02pm Under Desserts+ General+ Muffins

Enjoy these delicious, pumpkin muffins warm, right out of the oven if possible.

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Ingredients

* Filling:
* 4 oz. cream cheese,
* 2 Tbs. brown sugar
* 1-1/2 tsp. maple flavoring

* Muffins:
* 2 C. flour
* 3/4 C. brown sugar
* 1/2 C. chopped walnuts
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp. baking soda
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 C. canned pumpkin
* 3/4 C. evaporated milk
* 1/4 C. vegetable oil
* 2 tsp. maple flavoring

* Topping:
* 2 Tbs. brown sugar
* 1/4 C. chopped walnuts

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Harvest-Pumpkin Pineapple Loaf Recipe

August 26th, 2010 at 11:59am Under Breads+ Desserts+ General

A moist and delicious fall loaf with a tropical twist of pineapple.

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Ingredients

* Non-stick cooking spray
* 2 1/2 C. granulated sugar
* 1/2 C. (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
* 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
* 1 8 1/4 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
* 4 large eggs
* 3 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp. baking soda
* 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
* 1 tsp. salt
* Powdered sugar (optional)

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Pumpkin Scones Recipe

August 24th, 2010 at 11:59am Under Breads+ Desserts+ General+ Snacks

A deliciously creative use for pumpkin during the fall season, these orangey scones look festive on a platter.

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Ingredients

* 2 oz. butter
* 1/2 C. sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 C. cold mashed pumpkin
* 2 C. self-rising flour

Directions

Cream butter and sugar, add egg. Add pumpkin. Add sifted flour and mix well. Put in Tbs. heaps on a greased pan or in muffin pan. Bake in hot 400 degree oven about 15 minutes.

Yield: approximately 12-15 scones

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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

August 21st, 2010 at 03:09am Under General+ Main Courses

This surprisingly tasty dish will warm you inside and out on those cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

* 2 lb. ground beef
* 1 large onion, diced
* 1 green bell pepper, diced
* 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
* 1 46 fluid oz. can tomato juice
* 1 28 oz. can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
* 1/2 C. canned pumpkin puree
* 1 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice
* 1 Tbs. chili powder
* 1/4 C. white sugar

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in onion and bell pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato juice, diced tomatoes and pumpkin puree. Season with pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and sugar. Simmer 1 hour. Serve warm with cornbread.

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe

August 19th, 2010 at 06:06pm Under Appetizers+ Butters and Spreads+ Desserts+ Sides

A festive way to turn a regular appetizer into a fall favorite – add pumpkin!

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Ingredients

* 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
* 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained
* 2/3 C. canned pumpkin
* 1 1/2 C. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 2.5 oz. jar dried beef, minced
* 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into a ball and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers and/or cut vegetables.

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Mini Pumpkin Muffin Mix in a Bag Recipe

August 17th, 2010 at 03:04pm Under Breads+ Cakes+ Desserts+ General+ Muffins

Give this great muffin mix as a tasty gift.

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Ingredients

* 1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp. baking powder
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 1/2 C. sugar
* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
* 1/2 C. raisins (optional)

Directions

Mix together these ingredients and place in zipper style bag.

Attach the following recipe:

“Mini Pumpkin Muffins”

Ingredients

1/4 C. shortening

1 egg, beaten

1/2 C. pumpkin

1/2 C. milk

Directions

Place mix in a bowl. Cut in shortening until fine. Add other ingredients. Mix until flour mixture is moistened. Fill greased or paper line mini muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake in 400° F oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until done. Makes 1-3 dozen muffins depending on size.

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Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

July 22nd, 2010 at 03:27pm Under Cookies+ Desserts

Make these at Halloween, Thanksgiving or anytime you have a taste for pumpkin. Great flavor and easy to make.

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Ingredients

1/2 C. (1 stick) butter, softened
1-1/4 C. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 C. pumpkin, canned or cooked
1-1/2 C. flour
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. walnuts, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in eggs and pumpkin. Mix dry ingredients in sifter, and then sift into pumpkin mixture. Stir, and add nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

November 4th, 2009 at 02:25pm Under Appetizers+ Uncategorized

A yummy, healthy snack perfect for cool Fall days!

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Ingredients

2 C. dried pumpkin seeds
1 pkg. Butter-flavored cooking spray
Salt (to taste)

Directions

Spread pumpkin seeds on shallow pan. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt; stir, spray, and sprinkle with salt again. Bake at 250 degrees for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The seeds are done when they are crisp and golden brown.

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