I want everyone to reap the benefits of this bright orange vegetable, rich in vitamin A essential for eye and skin health. Packed with potassium necessary for muscle contraction, regulation of fluid and mineral balance as well as maintaining blood pressure, you get a real bang for your buck! Pumpkin is also loaded with fiber, something we all need more of to prevent diseases such as diverticulosis and colon cancer.
Meringue Nests
2020-03-19 22:26:58
Yields 12
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp cream of tarter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
- raspberries for topping, optional
- fresh mint for topping, optional
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Instructions
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks start to form (they should partially stand up but still droop over at the top).
- 2. Turn off the mixer and add the cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and half of the sugar. Mix until well combined. Add remaining sugar.
- 3. Continue beating mixture until peaks stiffen and stand up straight when you pull the beaters out.
- 4. Spoon the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip or a quart size plastic bag and with the corner snipped. If using raspberry and mint garnish, make an indention in the center of each meringue with a spoon handle. Pipe in dollops onto parchment.
- 5. Bake meringues for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. They should be crisp, but not browned.
- 6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and slide the meringues off the parchment paper onto a cooling rack. Once they have completely cooled, you can fill indention with a raspberry and mint, if using.
- 7. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Unfilled meringues can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.
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Adapted from Cooking Class 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love To Make (and eat)!
Adapted from Cooking Class 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love To Make (and eat)!
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Savory Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Tart
2020-02-27 19:41:24
Serves 2
A rustic and savory tart that will impress anyone and everyone
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and cubed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp margarine
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne, optional
- 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh sage, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped
- 1 prepared frozen pie crust, thawed
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Toss butternut cubes with olive oil and 1 tsp salt.
- Roast squash on a large baking sheet for 30 minutes or until pieces are fork-tender. Try not to overlap squash. Set aside to cool slightly.
Caramelize onions
- Melt margarine in a large skillet over low heat. Spread onions evenly over pan surface with 1/2 tsp salt and sugar, stirring ocassionally until onions are soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using.
- Increase temperature of oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine roasted squash, caramelized onions, cheese and herbs together in a bowl.
Assemble tart
- Roll prepared and thawed dough onto a lightly oiled baking sheet or round pizza stone. Spread combined ingredients over the dough, leaving approximately a 1 inch border. Fold the border over the squash mixture, pinching the edges. Leave the center uncovered.
- Bake tart until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes, then cut the tart into wedges. Serve.
Notes
- Tart may also be served at room temperature, making it an excellent party appetizer or pot luck dish
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Adapted from The Smitten Kitchen
Adapted from The Smitten Kitchen
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16 Best Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes
Pumpkin seeds are especially rich in zinc, essential for many of the body’s processes including healing and maintaining the body’s immune system.
Since you can’t have Halloween without candy corn, I’m throwing in a fun little snack for a pre-trick or treat snack…as though the kids will be needing any additional sweets for the evening.
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