Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie

Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 lb Fresh Cantaloupe

 2 Medium Ripe Bananas

 2 Oranges

 1 Piece of Ginger (1/2 to 1 inch piece)                

 Directions

 1. Peel and chop cantaloupe, bananas, oranges and ginger. 

 2. Combine all ingredients into a blender. Blend at high speed 

until thick and smooth.

Ginger-Pumpkin Waffles

Ginger-Pumpkin Waffles  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

 1/4 teaspoon salt 

 2 teaspoons fresh ground ginger 

 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 

 2 large eggs 

 3/4 cup buttermilk 

 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 

 1/2 cup sugar 

 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled               

 Directions

 1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, 

baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and cinnamon.

 2. Remove 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture and toss 

with crystallized ginger in a small bowl. Set aside. 

 3. In a medium mixing bowl whisk eggs, buttermilk,

 pumpkin, sugar, and vanilla. 

 4. Combine with flour mixture. Stir in butter and fold in 

reserved crystallized-ginger mixture. Do not overmix.

 5. Heat a waffle iron, using about 1/2 cup batter per

 each waffle. 

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread  

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups almond flour

 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon

 1 tsp. baking soda

 1/4 tsp. sea salt

 5 eggs

 1/4 cup honey

 1/4 cup coconut oil

 2 tsps. vanilla

 1/2 cup raisins              

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use parchment paper 

to line a bread pan.

 2. In a mixing bowl mix together the almond flour, 

baking soda, cinnamon and salt. 

 3. Combine eggs, honey, melted coconut oil and 

vanilla using an electric mixer. Slowly add dry ingredients

to the wet, and continue mixing. Stir in the raisins 

when the mixture is ready for baking.

 4. Pour batter into lined bread pan. Bread should be 

done in 30-35 minutes or when a toothpick comes out clean. 

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie  

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 ounces sweet chocolate

 1/4 cup butter

 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk

 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

 3 tablespoons cornstarch

 1/8 teaspoon salt

 2 large eggs

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (small can)

 1/2 cup chopped pecans

 1 unbaked 9- to 10-inch pie shell              

 Directions

 1. Mix chocolate with butter in a small saucepan. 

Place over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

 2. Remove from heat. Gradually blend in evaporated milk. 

 3. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat 

in eggs and vanilla. Blend in the melted chocolate 

mixture gradually. 

 4. Pour into pie shell. 

 5. Combine coconut and pecans. Sprinkle over top. Bake 

at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until puffed and browned. 

 6. Cool thoroughly before serving. Filling will set while cooling.

Maple Pecan Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Maple Pecan Spiced Pumpkin Bread 

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature

 1 cup pure maple syrup

 2 eggs 

 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree 

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

 1 teaspoon baking powder 

 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 

 1/2 cup chopped pecans              

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

 3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, maple syrup, 

eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla.

 4. In a separate bowl, with a wire whisk, mix 

together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin 

pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir pecans into 

the dry mixture.

 5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, until just 

fully incorporated. Do not over mix. Spoon into the 

loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted 

into the center comes out clean. 

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots 

  

            

       Ingredients

 12 slices bacon, cut in half 

 24 tater tots, partially defrosted about 12 minutes at room temp. 

 24 1/2-inch chunks sharp cheddar cheese 

 Tabasco sauce

 toothpicks             

 Directions

 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 

 2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray 

with nonstick spray.

 3. Lay a piece of bacon out on a flat surface. Place a 

tater tot on top. Using a knife to cut a slit down the 

center of the tater tot.

 4. Place piece of cheese into the slit. 

 5. Sprinkle the Tabasco sauce on top. Wrap the bacon tightly 

around the stuffed tater tot and secure it with a toothpick.

 6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tater tots are cooked 

through and the bacon is done. 

Shrimp Tomato Soup

Shrimp Tomato Soup   

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 28 oz can stewed tomato

 1 cup mild salsa

 1 med onion, chopped

 2 clove garlic, chopped

 1 tbl sugar

 1/2 tsp dried basil

 1/2 tsp dried thyme

 1/2 tsp sea salt

 1/2 tsp black pepper

 4 cup vegetable stock

 1/2 cup red wine

 1 cup cooked small shrimp

 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander            

 Directions

 1. In a large soup pot, combine the stewed tomatoes and their juice, 

salsa, onion, garlic, sugar, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, stock and wine. 

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 

 2. Stir in shrimp and coriander and simmer until heated through.