Monday, December 22, 2008

Some of my favorites

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
(serves 2)
1 c pancake mix 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c cold water 1/4 tsp ground cloves (or ground ginger)
1/3 c canned pumpkin

Intructions: In a medium bowl, whisk pancake mix, water, pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves (or ginger), til blended.
In a pan, cook 2 minutes on each side.
Serve.

Fettucine Alfredo
(serves 4- 6)
1 1/2 c heavy (double) cream 5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 c Parmesean Cheese 1 lb fettuccine
salt & pepper freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions: Boil large pot of water. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, over high heat, bring cream & butter to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer 1 minute. Add 1/2 c of grated parmesean and whisk over low heat until smooth, about 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and season with salt & pepper to taste and a generous pinch of nutmeg.Salt the boiling water, add pasta, cook until al dente. Drain well. Put pasta in large warmed bowl. Pour on sauce and add 1/2 c of the cheese. Toss well. Serve immediately.

Cream Cheese Dip

8 oz Cream Cheese 1 stick softened butter
1/4 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup powered sugar

Instructions: Beat cream cheese, butter, & vanilla until fluffy. Beat in brown sugar & powdered sugar.

*Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Dip: Follow recipe as is and add 3/4 c chocolate chips. Serve and dip with graham crackers.

*Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip: Follow Recipe as is and add 1/4c more powdered sugar, 1/4 c pumpkin butter, & 1/2 c canned pumpkin. Serve with apples.

Frosting (sugar cookie)

2 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp milk

Instructions: mix. spread over sugar cookies.
*sprinkle quickly after frosting cookies because its hardens quickly

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