Oatmeal Pie

This delicious pie is perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. It has been around for many years and for those of you oatmeal lovers, this is perfect. Top it off with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and it will be the perfect dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup salted melted butter
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla
• 1¼ cups quick-cooking oatmeal (uncooked)
• 1 (9″) pie crust, unbaked

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large whisk together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
3. Stir in beaten eggs, corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla until combined.
4. Mix in oatmeal.
5. Pour into unbaked pie crust.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes. If needed, cover crust with aluminum foil to avoid burning.
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Recipefrom:SheWearsManyHats

Autumn Russian

This recipe I found online and made it for my husband who is a beer drinker when he drinks, but loved it. It is perfect for the fall and winter season. So easy to make. Give it a try you will love it. So go and grab the pumpkin spice limited edition kahlua and enjoy!!!

1 part pumpkin spice Kahlúa Ingredients:

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part heavy cream
• sprinkles for rimming, optional

Instructions

1. Rim glass with sprinkles, if desired. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour in Kahlúa, vodka, and heavy cream over ice and stir.
2. You can even sprinkle a little pumpkin spice seasoning on top!!!!Enjoy

RecipeFrom:KitchenMeetsGirl

Pecan Pie Bars

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it is my favorite holiday besides Christmas. I love to cook and bake for my family. Thanksgiving is all about spending time with your family and being thankful for what we all have in our lives. I am so thankful for my family, I love them more than anything and while I am in the kitchen making my holiday meals I try to make what they all love to eat. This is one that after I ate I fell in love. It tastes just like a pecan pie, just in the perfect bar size pieces. The crust is a delicious flaky crust and the topping is so yummy. This one I am making for my brother in law Anthony, he loves pecan pie so I know this is going to become one of his favorites.

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup brown sugar

2 2/3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Pecan Topping:

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup honey

2 Tablespoons heavy cream

2 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9X13 pan with foil (grease the parts of the pan not covered in foil).

2. To make crust, beat butter and sugar together for 2 minutes. Then mix in flour, salt and cinnamon. Dump into prepared pan, flatten out evenly and bake for 20 minutes.

3. Filling: In a small sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, honey and cream. Let simmer for 1 minute, then stir in pecans and vanilla extract. (I left my pecans mostly whole for photos, but when I make these again I will probably chop them up more.)

4. Pour filling onto crust and bake for another 20 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and let cool. Then lift up on the overhanging foil to easily take the bars out of the pan and then cut

Recipe From:yourcupofcake

Deep South Coffee Punch

This is a perfect nice and cold and refreshing coffee drink. Instead of making a pot of hot coffee at your holiday or any occasion just serve this instead. It will be a huge hit that everyone will love. With the coffee, vanilla and fresh whipped cream it just can't get any better. You can mix it up and use any coffee you like. For example regular coffee, decaf, hazelnut, French vanilla, etc.





Ingredients:


1 gallon chilled regular or hazelnut coffee
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream ( softened)
1 pint heavy cream (whipped)
Dash of nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a large punch bowl combine chilled coffee, sugar, and vanilla and stir well until all of the sugar is dissolved.
2. Scoop out softened ice cream into scoops and place on top of coffee punch.
3. Decorate with the whipped cream on top of the ice cream and dust with nutmeg. Serve and enjoy!!!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

I was watching my favorite show The Chew the other day and Allison Fishman Task had made these yummy chocolate peanut butter bars that everyone was going crazy for, and now I know why. They are suppose to be like a Reese's Peanut butter cup, but in a healthy less fat bar recipe. I couldn't believe how easy and so delicious these were. Give them a try you will love this recipe



Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, I used salted butter
1 Tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips ( i used 1cup, you can use more up to 2 cups for a thick layer of chocolate)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray pan with cooking spray and set aside
2. In a large mixing bowl beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter and oil. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the peanut butter, mix well, add the egg and egg white, mix until combined.
4. In a small bowl whisk the flour, baking soda and salt
5. Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and beat on medium until combined
6. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for  26-28 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Set aside to fully cool.
8. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave bowl for about 1 minute or until smooth. Then after bars cooled pour melted chocolate over and smooth with offset spatula.
9. I place the pan in the refrigerator to let them set for about 15 minutes. Then cut into bars















Recipe from: The Chew: Allison Fishman Task

Chicken Soup

Now is the perfect weather to make a big pot of chicken soup. So if you have been following my blogs I think you now realize that I love the fall, as a matter of fact I am a little obsessed with it. I love the weather that it brings, the food, all of the holidays that are coming up. As a matter of fact my Christmas decorations go up November 1st. Why not right? I want to enjoy every minute of it, the stores are all decorated anyway!!! Now back to the soup, speaking of the fall now comes the colds and viruses, and what is the best medicine "chicken soup". This wonderful savory soup has the power to warm you right to the bone. There is something about chicken soup that is body and soul healing. The best part of chicken soup is that the possibilities are endless where you can add anything you have at home to the soup like any vegetables, herbs, canned tomatoes, egg or pasta noodles. Then top it off with crackers.



Ingredients:

1 large package of chicken on the bone( drumsticks,thighs, breasts) about 3 pounds
10 cups water
1 bag of carrots, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 Tablespoons fresh parsley
1 bag frozen corn, or peas ( or you can use both)
1 can fire roasted tomatoes ( optional)
salt and pepper
1 box of small pasta ( i use stelline from barilla)


Directions:


1. In a large stock pot over medium heat add the water and the chicken, cook for about 2 hours
2. Remove the chicken, take the skin off and remove the bones, place just the meat back into the pot.
3. Add the carrots, celery, onions, parsley, corn and (peas if you like), salt and pepper and the can of tomatoes if you decide to use them.
4. Cook for 2 hours on low.
5. Meanwhile in another pot cook the pasta according to directions, then drain and set aside to put in the bottom of your bowl before adding the soup.
6. To serve place the pasta on the bottom of bowl, then add your soup..Enjoy!!!

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

This is another great recipe to use your Granny Smith apples. After I made these a few weeks ago, it quickly was at our favorite list of cupcakes. With the cinnamon in the cake mix, along with the tart apples and delicious caramel buttercream frosting. The flavor is just a perfect match..These will nt disappoint you..They will soon become a favorite, I promise!!!


Ingredients:

Apple Cake:

1 box white cake mix

2 tsp. cinnamon 

3 eggs

¼ C. butter, melted and cooled

¼ C applesauce

1 C. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 ½ C. peeled and chopped Granny Smith apple

Caramel Buttercream:

1 C. butter, softened

2 Tbsp. caramel sauce in a jar ( for ice cream topping)

1 tsp vanilla extract

3-4 C. powdered sugar

Caramel sauce for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.

2. Sift cake mix and cinnamon in to a small bowl and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, applesauce, milk and vanilla extract together.

4. Stir in cake mix until smooth.

5. Stir in chopped apples.

6. Fill cupcake liners almost full and bake for 17-22 minutes of until an inserted knife comes out clean.

7. Buttercream: Beat butter for 1 minute. Add caramel and vanilla extract and continue to beat. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.

8. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and top with melted caramel.

















recipe from: yourcupofcake

Caramel Apples

I love this time of year with all of the yummy recipes using all of the apples that we picked. One of our favorites is the caramel apple, everyone loves caramel and then there are so many toppings that your family can choose from. Here I used mini m&m's, reese's peanut butter cups, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles and crushed peanuts. The recipe couldn't be an easier.





Ingredients:

2 bags individually wrapped caramels
4 Tablespoons water
12-15 small to medium granny smith apples
parchment paper
cooking spray
sticks
Your favorite toppings: m&m's, mini chocolate chips, white chips, oreos, sprinkles, reese peanut butter cups, butterfinger bars, peanuts, or any of your favorites.


Instructions:

1. Wash and dry apples thoroughly, then remove the stems and set aside
2. Place a stick in the center of the apples
3. Place 2 large sheets of parchment on counter and spray with cooking spray lightly
4. Prepare all of your toppings in small bowls, it will be easier if you prep everything because once the caramel is on the apples it dries quickly.
5. Remove caramel from the wrappers and place in a large microwave bowl with the water and on high, microwave for about 2 minutes stirring half way through
6. Dip the apples in the caramel, then place the toppings on, place on parchment to dry.

Frosted Sugar Cookies With Vanilla Frosting

I love cookies, but my all time favorite are sugar cookies. You can frost them for any holiday, birthday, and parties. This to me is the perfect sugar cookies, they are soft and fluffy due to the fact of adding the cake flour and the cornstarch. A lot of time people do not have cake flour around the house but believe me, it is worth a trip to the store to buy the flour for these cookies. They will melt in your mouth, then adding the most amazing vanilla frosting just makes these cookies over the top. This will become your favorite cookie I promise you that!!!Enjoy..



Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup softened butter
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg white
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract


Vanilla Frosting Recipe:

1/3 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or half and half


Instructions For Cookies:



1. In a large bowl sift flour, cornstarch and salt then set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl on medium speed add the butter, shortening and sugar and beat about 4 minutes or until it is pale and fluffy. Scraping the sides of the bowl every minute.
3. Add in the egg, mix until combined, then add the egg white and vanilla and mix again until combined.
4. Turn the mixer on low and add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Remove the dough from the mixer and wrap in a ball, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper
7. Remove dough and if it is a little hard to roll just let it sit on counter for abut 10 minutes or until it is easy enough to roll out.
8. Take some dough with your hands and roll into a ball making it about 1/2 inch thick, then place on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with your hand or the bottom of a cup.
9. Bake for 9-11 minutes. I do not let them get brown at all.
10. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting them.

For The Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl combine the all of the ingredients for the frosting and beat on high until it becomes smooth and fluffy. It may take 2-3 minutes.
2. After the cookies are completely cooled frost then place sprinkles on right away so they stick to the frosting.


















adapted from:cookingclassy.com

Butternut Squash And Lasagna Rolls

These lasagna rolls are stuffed with a delicious mixture of spinach and cheese, then topped with a creamy butternut squash sauce.In my home my family loves lasagna, and I am always trying to find new recipes to change it up each season. This recipe is so good with the addition of the butternut squash sauce. Perfect for this time of year and would be a great dish to go on to your dinner table for Thanksgiving along with your ham and turkey. It is also a very easy dish to make during the week, you can prepare in the morning and bake it just before your ready to eat.


Ingredients:

1 box lasagna noodles
1 butternut squash (about 2-3 pounds)
12 ounce package of chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
12 ounce mozzarella cheese, grated
15 ounce container of ricotta cheese
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, diced
1 garlic clove, diced
1 large egg
salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

1. In a large pot heat water to boiling, then add the lasagna noodles and cook for 3 minutes less than what the directions say on the box. Drain noodles, lay out on a piece of wax paper separately so they do not stick. I do run a little cold water over the noodles, then I dry each one with a paper towel. Then set aside
2. Cut the butternut squash into quarters, peel, then dice into about 2 inch cubes. In a large pot of salted water add the squash and cook for about 20-25 minutes or until they become fork tender. Drain the squash, reserving 2 cups of the liquid to thin out the sauce if needed.
3. Place the cooked squash in a blender and puree until smooth, add 1 cup of the liquid to thin out a little bit. If to thick still you can add a little more. ( you want it like the consistency of a tomato sauce)
4. Meanwhile in a medium saute pan, heat olive oil and add the shallot and garlic saute just until soft, add the butternut squash puree, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl add the ricotta cheese, 1 egg, spinach, and a dash of salt and pepper.
6. For the assembly: In a 13x9 inch dish place half of the butternut squash sauce. Then lay out the lasagna noodles on a piece of wax paper, make sure they are dry, spread 1/3 of a cup of the ricotta and spinach mixture over the noodles and roll carefully then place in the dish seam side down. Repeat with the remaining noodles. After all of the noodles are in the dish, cover them with the rest of the butternut squash sauce. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Take the foil off and top with the mozzarella cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese becomes bubbly and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 15 minutes to set. Enjoy!!!!!

White Cheddar Homemade Cheez It's

Well I am a true Cheez It lover. Then when I came across these, I cannot believe how easy, good and taste better than the real thing. You can use white,yellow, jack with jalapeño, or your favorite cheese. But I only made with the white cheddar, so I can promise you will like the white. Give them a try!!!


Ingredients:

1 ( 8 ounce block of sharp white cheddar cheese) grated
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-5 Tablespoons ice water


Directions: 

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the softened butter. You can use a spatula to combine.  
2. With a paddle attachment to a stand mixer or a hand mixer add the flour to the cheese mixture and on low speed mix until becomes large clumps. Then keeping the mixer on low, slowly add the ice water until soft dough forms.
3. Take the dough out of the mixer, divide in half, and shape into a disc. Place the 2 pieces f dough discs in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place parchment paper onto large cookie sheets.
5. On a slightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a square about 1/8 of an inch, ten with a fluted pastry cutter cut the dough into 1 inch squares.
6. Place on prepared cookie sheets, In the center of each square make a small hole with a toothpick. Then sprinkle with the rest of the salt and bake for 7-10 minutes. Until sides become a little brown and they become puffy. Serve right away or you can store in a airtight container. Enjoy!!!



















Adapted From:shopgirlmaria.blogspot.com

Whoopie Pies

On Saturday my husband took me to one of my favorite places, Lancaster, PA to Amish Country for our Anniversary. I just love to go there several times a year. I stock up on all of my baking items and spices. I go to the Amish farms and talk to the women about several different things, one of them being they way that they bake. I love the cinnamon rolls, whoopie pies, the cinnamon raisin bread, apple fritters, etc. That made me want to come home and make my whoopie pies. I love this recipe, this one I got from my sister in law that has been making them for years, several years ago I asked her for the recipe and now my whole family loves these. They are gone in the blink of an eye. Try them, believe me you will love this recipe..

Ingredients For Whoopie Pies:

1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons, butter (room temperature)
4 Tablespoons shortening
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk



Ingredients For the Filling:

4 ounce cream cheese, softened
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla



Directions For The Whoopie Pies:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place rack in the middle of the oven
2. In a medium bowl sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
3. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, shortening, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, for 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes
4. Add half the milk and half the dry ingredients and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining flour mixture and remaining milk and beat until completely combined.
5. Using a Tablespoon drop the batter onto baking sheets. Spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Then cool completely.


For The Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed, until well combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
2. When whoopie pies are completely cooled, scoop filling onto one side, then top with the other half, like a sandwich..

Creative Ways To Decorate Pumpkins

This pumpkin is covered in lace from your local fabric store, also you can buy cheap pantyhose for your smaller pumpkins. Just wrap the pumpkin with the lace, then on top make a pretty bow with the rest!!!!
Here are some more creative ideas for decorating your pumpkins this year!!!And they are easy and inexpensive ways to do them with items from your local craft store!!! So go and buy some pumpkins and have fun..

 For these cute little pumpkins you can use them indoors on a table, with candleholders on your counter. You just need glue, and corn husks. All you do is cut the corn husks to size and glue them to the pumpkin..Easy peasy..

 These pumpkins are beautiful. All you need is glue,black paint for the core, and some black beads, then use your imagination to make it beautiful with your own patterns!!

 I think this is perfect for your front porch, all you need is sheer netting material and a few ribbons to make them look awesome.

 And how cool is this pumpkin painted in black and then the face cut out, and a candle inside. I just love the look with the black and the orange lit up inside.

 
And what a great idea. A monogramed pumpkin for the front of your home. You can buy a stencil or do it by hand. Place in a plant holder with some decorative berries

This is super cute for your kitchen, just buy some large stickers and place them in the middle of the pumpkin, then place a bow on top.

 This is a great idea for candle holders, Just buy some small pumpkins, paint them black, or a color of your choice and use them in place of a candle

How fun are these little white pumpkins, just buy some glue and glitter and decorate away!!

This one I love..Who would have thought you go buy some pretty ribbon of your choice and some glue, then decorate in an pattern you like...

Decorating Pumpkin Idea's

Are you going pumpkin picking this weekend? This idea is for my sister Sara, we are going apple and pumpkin picking Sunday, and I know she will love this idea!! A great idea to decorate your pumpkins for your front door. You can choose any color paint and ribbon to match your house.

What you will need:

Large, medium and small pumpkin
White paint from craft store as your base color
Brown paint from craft store for your stem
Any paint colors of your choice from your local craft store
Foam Brushes
Any ribbon of your choice


Paint your pumpkins white, you may need 2 coats, Let dry completely, then paint what ever shapes you would like on your pumpkin. Tie a ribbon on it. And put on your porch. Everyone will love this.

Halloween Muddy Mix

Here is another great recipe fast and easy Muddy/Puppy Chow recipe that is for Halloween parties or just to snack around the house.What makes this different is that I used the new S'mores candy corn, they are really good. For me this is the perfect snack to just sit, watch tv, and have a sweet treat. You can add anything else to this mix that your family enjoys!!


Ingredients:

8 cups rice chex cereal
2 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips, plus 1 Tablespoon shortening for melting
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup brownie mix (from the box)
2 cups s'mores candy corn or you can use the regular candy corn
2 cups autumn colors milk chocolate M&M's
2 large plastic storage bags

Directions:

1. Place the chex cereal in a large bowl and set aside
2. In one of the large bags place the powdered sugar, in the other plastic bag place the brownie mix. Then break up the lumps with your fingers
3. In a small bowl place the chocolate chips and shortening in. The microwave for about 60-65 seconds, until all of the chocolate is melted
4. Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal and mix well until cereal is all coated
5. Then pour half into the bag of powdered sugar and half into brownie mix, seal the bag and shake, shake, shake, until all of the cereal is coated
6. Lay the cereal on a parchment lined cookie sheet until dried.
7. Add the M&M's and candy corn and place in a airtight container and enjoy!!!!

Recipe Adapted From: yourcupofcake