CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD Yield: Makes 2 loaves Ingredients 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, divided 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt … Continue reading
Decadent Sugar Roasted Pecans Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 pound pecan halves 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet. In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a … Continue reading
Butternut Bisque! Ingredients 2 ripe pears, peeled, quartered and cored 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered 1 large leek, pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, … Continue reading