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The only thing sneaky about these vitamin- and fiber-packed muffins is that they contain pumpkin. My family typically welcomes whole-grain banana muffins at any time of day, and I was afraid that revealing the identity of this particular ingredient might dampen their enthusiasm. (They only appreciate pumpkin if it is combined with chocolate or served …
I don’t really know how many different mac ’n cheese recipes I’ve tried, but there have been quite a few. Part of the challenge for me is keeping track of the good ones. Because of my ongoing obsession with cookbooks, our shelves are regularly stocked with the latest editions from our library. The resulting frequent …
a.k.a. Winter Squash Soup, Take 3 I thought I was done sharing squash and pumpkin soup recipes, but I just created a new favorite this week. It’s similar to my Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup, but it has applesauce instead of sweet potatoes, making it even easier to whip together. It’s thick, gorgeous, delicious and ready …
Wow! I just made these, and they are incredible. (Can you say that about a newly-created recipe without sounding immodest? I figure it’s OK ’cause it’s not about me; it’s about the food.) The decadence has more to do with taste than ingredients, for these are more nutritious than you might think. I started with …
The Delicious Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup already posted on this site is my absolute favorite squash soup recipe, but since not everyone can—or wants to—eat peanut butter, I thought I’d share my second favorite as well. One of the best recipes I’ve seen utilizing winter squash in soup is from Cook’s Illustrated The Best Light …
Happy Valentine’s Day! (Part Deux) As mentioned in Part One, I like to use boxed cake mixes with nutritious oil substitutes rather than starting from scratch. My all-time favorite swaps involve using pureed pumpkin or sweet potatoes to replace most of the oil recommended in chocolate cake mixes. Both have significant health benefits, serving as …
I have to admit that the first time I saw a variation of this recipe, I was intrigued and yet somewhat repulsed at the same time. I love to use peanut butter and pumpkin as ingredients for baked goods, but together? I’m glad to say that curiosity prevailed, and after trying it, I was hooked. …
This recipe falls into the semi-homemade category, a lá Sandra Lee, using a boxed mix to speed things up. It includes whole grains and a vitamin-packed veggie for a hearty, healthful breakfast. Enjoy! Note: I have a hard time making my pancakes look good (round) if the batter is runny, so this is a little …