Monthly Archives: September 2019

baking, blog, muffin, pumpkin, recipe, vegetarian

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Fall is here and the trees are beginning to turn colour.  At this time of year the restaurant chains come out with everything pumpkin and I feel like baking some sweet treats.  Pumpkin Spice muffins are warm and fragrant.  They’re the perfect treat for a cold windy day.  Enjoy them with butter or pumpkin butter.

INGREDIENTSPumpkin Spice Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup almond milk

1/2 cup cooked pumpkin

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup sunflower seeds plus 2 tbsp reserved for the top of the muffins. Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Muffins →

blog, casserole, Food, potato, recipe, vegetarian

Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

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Now autumn is here I find myself craving comfort food.  Potatoes have always been a staple in my household and I remember coming home when I was a child to the smell of scalloped potatoes.  This recipe is hot, hearty and delicious.  Make extra as they’ll go fast.

INGREDIENTS

6 medium potatoes

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese and old cheddar cheese (mixed)Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

salt

pepper

shredded sage

DIRECTIONS

Slice potatoes and place a layer in an oven safe dish.

Spoon a layer of flour, salt, pepper, cheese and sage over top.

Repeat layering in dish ending with a cheese layer.

Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted.

Serve hot.

 

blog, canning, Food, preserve, recipe, vegan, vegetarian

Tomato Jam

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I always love the summer/fall season.  All kinds of fresh produce can be found in the stores and farmer’s markets.  Every year I scour the markets for sweet and juicy tomatoes.  I like to use them in salsas, salads, sandwiches and this tomato jam.  Sweet with a bit of a tang this jam is great served on bread or with cheese.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoesTomato Jam

2 cups Roma tomatoes

1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp molasses

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground basil

Directions

Place all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours until mixture thickens.

Can with your favourite canning method.

Good on Bread Machine Rosemary Bread.