Pumpkin Butter

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13632/pumpkin-butter/

If peanut butter isn't your taste, and you want something that Screams...."Fall" is here. Then come try this.

Serves: 10

1/4 (29 oz.) can pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp. Apple juice
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Agave nectar
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Blend together pumpkin,apple juice, ginger,cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and nectar in a large saucepan; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stirring frequently.

2. Transfer to a clean containers and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serving.

Chia Pudding

Living Better Cafe is honored to share with you, a recipe from one of my viewers.

Serves: 8

4 c. Soy milk
1/4 c. Chia Seeds

Directions:

1. in a large glass bowl pour in milk, and Chia seeds.

2. Place in mixture inside of the refrigerator for about 4 hours, or until mixture is firm.


~Living Better Cafe receipt

Soy Milk.........$ 1.00
Chia Seeds..........$ 2.99

Total= $ 4.00

Autumn medley Salad

What better way to welcome fall into your life, with this delicious recipe.

serves: 6
1 pint. Cherry tomatoes
1 head romaine lettuce,rised,dried,chopped
2 bunches fresh spinach, chopped, washed, dried
6 oz. bag mixed vegetables
3/4 (16 oz.) pkg. extra firm tofu, drained,diced
3/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
3 sm. carrots, grated
1/4 c.seedless raisins
1/4 c. craisins
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. crushed cashews* (not recommend for people with tree allergies)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl blend together Romaine lettuces,spinach, mixed vegetables, ginger, carrots,raisins,tofu, and crushed cashews. And drizzle with Orange dressing (recipe down below). Serve with croutons.

Orange dressing
Serves: Varies
2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. Brown sugar* opt out if the (orange is sweet enough)
1 Freshly squeezed orange

Directions:

1. Add Brown sugar into a small measuring cup with,vinegar and orange juice;and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. drizzle over salad and you're ready to chow down!

Blueberry Blond Brownies

you can never go wrong with brownies especially for a tailgate party.

serves: 20 bars

2 c. Pure brown sugar
1 c. Pure Cane sugar
1 c. (2 sticks) Margarine
3 Eggs* egg substitute
1 Tb. Vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour* Gluten free
1 Tb. of flour, for blueberries
1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
½ tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
Zest of 1 orange
1 c. White chocolate chips
1 c. Blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Measure both sugars and the margarine and melt together until the brown sugar is mostly melted.

2. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and Orange zest together. Add the melted sugar mixture and stir. Then add in the eggs and vanilla—stir well.
3. pour and press mixture into a greased 9x13 in glass baking dish. Then toss in the blueberries with 1 tbsp. of all purpose flour, and sprinkle on top.

4. Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes, insert tooth pick in (if it comes out clean); If the edges of the brownies start to get dark, loosely tent a piece of foil over the top of the pan.It's time to remove from the oven, and allow to cool before dusting with powder sugar. Then cut into bars.

Spinach Pie Pizza

(Adapted from:http://www.pillsbury.com/…/e7d40e14-39ed-40e9-94ba-b5b82d86… )

Yet another crowd pleaser for those football fanatics, While you can still enjoy this recipe even if your not a football fan.

Serves: 6

2 cans (13.8 oz each) refrigerated pizza crust dough
1 c. of 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
1 1/2 c.shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 c. cream cheese,Sliced
2 pkg. (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese* Vegan Cheese
1 Tbsp. grated Mozzarella cheese* Vegan Cheese
6 oz. ground extra lean ground turkey* vegetarian meat

Directions:

1.Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch glass pie plate with
cooking spray.

2. Unroll 1 pizza crust dough. Place dough in pie plate; press against bottom and side of pie plate to form crust.

3. In small bowl, mix pizza sauce and mushrooms, cooked ground turkey; spoon onto dough in pie plate. Layer with olives, 3/4 c. mozzarella cheese, the spinach and remaining 3/4 c. mozzarella cheese.

4. Unroll remaining can of dough. Press dough into 9-inch circle; place over filling. Pinch edges of dough together to seal; roll up edge of dough or flute to form rim. Cut several slits in dough. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, laying slices of Cream cheese.

5.Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Ranch style bagel chips

(Adapted from:http://allrecipes.com/re…/72102/salt-and-garlic-bagel-chips/)

Come cheer you're team on with these, I say what perfect timing.
why buy chips with loads of filler you don't know anything about? like the saying goes if you can't pronoun it why eat it, so find a better solution with these chip's here.

serves: 8

4 day old bagels
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/3 c. Ranch mix
Course Himalayan salt & Cayenne pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 . Lightly grease a baking sheet with non stick olive oil spray .

2. Slice bagels into 1/8 inch thick rounds using a serrated knife. Arranging them in a single layer on the greased prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, and Ranch mix. Use a pastry brush to apply the flavored olive oil to the bagel chips. If you start to run out of the mixture, add a little bit more oil without sacrificing any flavor what so ever. Season the chips lightly with salt and pepper.

3.Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the chips are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. The chips will become crispier as they cool.

Oven Baked Cheddar- Garlic potato chips

(Adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/…/oven-baked-rosemary-potato-chi…
These potato chips would make a great crowd pleaser, especially for the football season.

serves: 4

Extra virgin olive oil ( for brushing)
1 medium russet potato
course Himalayan salt
cheddar cheese popcorn seasoning
powder garlic

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. Brush two large baking sheet's slightly with oil, using a mandolin to slice the potatoes lengthwise about 1/8 inch thick. Arranging the slice's onto baking sheet in 1 flat layer, brushing the slices with oil; and add salt. Allow to bake until golden throughout for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Transfer to a cooling rack and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and garlic powder while it's still hot.