Fun and Easy Baking

Ingredients : 

1 small pumpkin – peeled, deseeded, and cubed (use 6 cups of pumpkin cubes)
2 tbsp butter - softened
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 bay leaves
1 yellow onion – chopped roughly
3-4 garlic cloves - crushed
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth (add cold to blender)
1 tsp of Season with Spice's ground ancho chili pepper
Salt to taste
Toasted pecans (optional) - crushed

Ingredients :

1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
2 sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
kosher salt
1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Ingredients :

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 packet (0.13 oz) cherry Kool-Aid
1/2 cup milk

Cupcakes : 

2 large very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick of butter, softened

Ingredients :

3/4 cup almond meal
3/4 cup cake flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
2 TBSP canola oil
2 medium peaches, peeled, and diced
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients :

1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients on back of box
1 jar marshmallow fluff
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 pkg Kraft caramels, unwrapped
1 Tbsp heavy cream
1 & 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 pkg chocolate chocolate almond bark

Ingredients :

1 pound small fingerling potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup buttermilk

Ingredients :

18 (1/4-inch-thick) orange slices (about 4 oranges) 
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 

Preparation :

Arrange orange slices in a single layer on a platter. Top evenly with onion. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Drizzle with oil. 
Serve immediately.

Ingredients :

1  package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3  cup sour cream
1  tablespoon  taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/2  cup fresh corn kernels  
1/2  cup black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed
1/4  cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1  plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2  tablespoons  Chunky salsa
3  garden spinach and vegetable, tomato or plain flour tortillas (10 inch)

Ingredients :

1  (8-oz.) can Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1/2  lb. prosciutto or cooked ham, thinly sliced
4  oz. (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/2  teaspoon pepper
1  tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
6  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Ingredients :

½ cup of Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature
¾ cup of Plain Yogurt
½ cup of Granulated Sugar
2 Tsp of Baking Powder
½ tsp of Baking Soda
½ tsp of Salt
2 cups of All Purpose Flour
3 Tbsp of Poppy Seeds
1 Envelope of Vanillina or 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs
Zest of 1 Large Lemon or 2 small lemons
Juice of One Lemon

For the Glaze

1 cup of Powdered Sugar
About 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice

Ingredients : 

2 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce vodka
Sparkling water

Directions :

Pour pineapple juice and vodka in a glass over ice.
Top with sparkling water and serve.

Ingredients :

(Cheesecake)
- 1-1/2 8oz packages of cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp cinnamon

(Sour cream topping)

- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp sugar

(Apple topping)

- 1 large apple, peeled/cored/diced
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch

Ingredients :

1.6 kg whole chicken
1 lemon, halved
2 teaspoons olive oil

Ingredients :

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 medium red potatoes

Ingredients :

3/4 lb cooked shrimp, peeled (weight after peeled)
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp red onion, chopped
2 tbsp light mayonnaise 
1 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt
All Purpose Seasoning
salt and fresh ground pepper
30 thin slices cucumber (about 1 large)
chopped chives for garnish

Ingredients :

Makes 1 Dozen

1 ½ cups of All Purpose Flour
¾ cup of Sugar
1 ½ cups of Granola
½ cup of Vegetable Oil
1 Egg
½ cup of Milk
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
1 tsp of Baking Powder
1/2 tsp of Salt

Ingredients :

2 cups  plain low-fat yogurt
1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack)
2 teaspoons  vanilla
5 cups  mixed fruit (such as fresh or canned pineapple chunks, seedless 
grapes, sliced fresh strawberries, and/or blueberries)

Ingredients :

1/2  cup pecans,  toasted and coarsely chopped
1 (6 oz) ready-to-fill chocolate-flavored crumb crust
17  squares individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4  cup  canned evaporated milk 
1 1/2  cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
 Whipped cream, for serving

Ingredients :

2 cups orange juice
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 1 liter bottlediet ginger ale, chilled
1 orange, thinly sliced
Ice cubes*

Ingredients :

 4 pork chops, trimmed
 2 tablespoons butter, melted
 1 egg, beaten
 2 tablespoons milk
 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 1 cup herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix

Ingredients :

1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Pita chips, tortilla chips, cut up veggies-for serving

Directions :

1. Place the yogurt, avocados, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and cumin in a blender or food processor. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Scrape dip into a serving bowl and serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, or cut up veggies.

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon oil
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound pasta
4 ounces ricotta
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
2 cup mozzarella, shredded
1 handful basil, chopped

Ingredients :

8 Slices of Ultra Thin Sandwich Bread
4 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 tbsp. of Balsamic Glaze
1 English Cucumber
8 Strawberries
16 pinch of Kosher Salt
16 pinch of Dill, dried or fresh