White Chicken Chili

My friend Julie's annual chili cook-off was Saturday and I made this white chicken chili.  It was a hit!  It won "Best Aroma," but got lots of compliments on taste too.  I recommend trying it sometime!! Ingredients: 2  lbs uncooked chicken breast or breast tenderloins (can be frozen) 2 – 15 oz cans of white…

Cheesy Cornbread

The best cornbread ever!  A friend gave me this recipe years ago and it's my go-to recipe for gatherings and chili nights! Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix 1 can creamed corn 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 8 oz light sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 small yellow onion, chopped Butter for sautéing…

Pumpkin Blondies

A fall dessert everyone will love! Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup…

Pumpkin Hazelnut Biscotti

A scrumptious winter treat for a chilly morning! Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour plus more for dusting 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice  1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 1/2 cup crushed hazelnuts 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 2 TBS butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated…

Whole Wheat Apple Muffins

These are great for breakfast or as a snack!  And even better with some apple butter spread on them. http://www.sprinkleandscoop.com/apple-butter Ingredients: 3 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour if you prefer) 1 and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup low fat milk (feel free to use almond or soy)…

Perfectly Chewy Ginger Snaps

I think these may be the best cookies I've ever made!  Of course, I LOVE ginger cookies, and these are perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside! Ingredients: 2 c bread flour (you can use all-purpose flour if you don't have bread flour) 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking soda 1…

Apple Butter

A post to welcome fall!!  This is an easy crockpot treat that you can give as gifts or freeze or enjoy right away!   Ingredients: 18-20 apples, peeled and cored, chopped  - I use a large variety, but mostly sweet apples (like fuji, honeycrisp, gala) so I can reduce added sugar 1/4 c brown sugar…

Butternut Squash Risotto

A Meatless Mondays favorite! Ingredients: 1 Small Onion, finely chopped ½ cup of Celery, finely chopped 2 cups of Butternut Squash, finely diced 1 Clove of Garlic, minced 1 cup Arborio Rice 1 cup White Wine 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock (32 oz carton) 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp of Fresh Sage, chopped…

Chai Doodles

Flavors of chai tea mixed with the soft texture of a snickerdoodle... Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom a couple pinches of black pepper 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon…

Caramel Apple Cider Cookies

Like fall in cookie form!!  I took these to a fall get together and they were extremely well received and everyone wanted the recipe, so that's saying something!  Wonderful dipped in hot cider or tea, or warmed in the microwave before eating. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp 1 cup granulated white sugar 1/2…