Pumpkin Brown Butter Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

INGREDIENTS: Cake: -¾ cup unsalted butter -2 cups all-purpose flour -1 ½ tsp. baking soda -3 tsp. ground cinnamon -1 tsp. ground ginger -1 tsp. salt -¼ tsp. allspice -1 ½ cups granulated sugar -½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar -1 ½ cups pumpkin puree -3 large eggs -½ cup sour cream Frosting: ~1 1/2 cups sugar ~1/4 cup all-purpose flour~1 1/2 cups milk~1/4 cup heavy cream~1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, soft but cool, cut into small pieces~1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract~2 teaspoons cinnamon DIRECTIONS: Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line cupcake tins with papers. Melt the...

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Hot Caramel Apple Cider

Ingredients: -1/2 gallon fresh apple cider -1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar -1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping -1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (or homemade) Directions: In a large saucepan, combine the cider, sugar, and caramel topping over medium-low heat. Simmer until hot and well blended, stirring frequent...

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Healthy Protein Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

NOTES: This recipe can make 2-3 slices. If you are feeding many –  just double everything. You can use all egg whites but I use 2 eggs - good flavor, texture, and where all the nutrients are. Can use any protein powder you want. I use vanilla flavor but chocolate could work. I use freshly ground nutmeg, so amazing if you have this. Otherwise in the jar is just fine. I LOVE Himalayan sea salt (brings out the flavor BIG time) but if you do not have this you can absolutely use salt. Use any fruit you like. You could even add say blueberries to the egg mixture too so they warm up in the pan. You can could even add a big dollop of Greek...

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Banana Split-dillas

Banana Split-dillasINGREDIENTS: vegan, serves 2-4 1 tortilla (I used sprouted grain) 2 Tbsp nut or seed butter 1/2 cup sliced fresh fruits (try seasonal berries, apples, grapes, dried fruit – and bananas of course!) 1/4 cup soy vanilla yogurt swirl of soy whip on top DIRECTIONS: 1. Warm tortilla just enough so that is becomes soft and pliable. 2. Slather in nut butter – it should melt easily due to the warm tortilla surface. 3. Layer in sliced fruit. 4. Pour yogurt over top. 5. Fold tortilla and slice into triangles. 6. Add optional whipped topping – a sprinkle of nuts or even a cherry on top to complete the f...

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Tomato and Farro Soup

Tomato and Farro SoupINGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups farro, rinsed Fine grain sea salt 6 sprigs cilantro, stems and leaves separated 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 fat leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed well, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 3 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 3 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges (or two 28 oz. cans of whole tomatoes with juices) 1 cup light coconut milk 1/2 cup slivered, blanched almonds, toasted Additional cilantro leaves, chopped Lemon wedges DIRECTIONS: Prepare the farro. Bring 4 1/2 half cups...

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Pasta with Tomatoes and Kale

Pasta with Tomatoes and KaleINGREDIENTS: 4-6 servings your favorite pasta 2 small or 1 large zucchini, chopped 2-3 cups tomatoes, halved or chopped 1 bunch kale 1 can pinto beans olive oil basil, salt, pepper, or other herbs to taste DIRECTIONS: Cook your pasta. When done, toss with a little oil to prevent it sticking to itself. Add a little oil to a large pan and add the zucchini. Saute for a few minutes. Add the pinto beans and kale. Cover, lower heat, and cook for a few minutes, until kale has began to wilt. Add veggies & beans to pasta. Add tomatoes to pasta. Toss. Add basil, salt, more olive oil if you want it, and pepper to...

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Meatball Pizza

Meatball Pizza INGREDIENTS: For the meatballs 1 large slice stale white bread, crust removed 1/3 cup warm water 4 ounces ground veal or beef, very cold 3 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, very cold, casing removed 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the pizza 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for shaping and brushing 1 small yellow onion, diced Salt 1 ball Semolina Pizza Dough, at room temperature 3/4 cup Simple Pizza Sauce 4 ounces whole-milk, low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS: Make...

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