recipe

Yummy Pumpkin Bread & Harvest Butter

by Monica on October 14, 2009

Pumpkin bread and harvest butter

Is your mouth watering yet?

Pumpkin Bread

3 1/2 cups sifted flour (note: I never sift my flour)

2 teaspoons soda

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup oil

4 eggs

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground clove

3 cups sugar

2/3 cup water

3 cups pureed pumpkin

  • Combine and mix all ingredients well.
  • Pour into 2 loaf pans (I’ve also made muffins).
  • Bake at 350-degrees for 1 hour.

Harvest Butter

1 stick butter, softened

1/2 cup honey

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

The kids love this, too. And pumpkin is full of disease-fighting nutrients!

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Mouthwatering Monday: Baked Rotini with Ham

by Monica on September 21, 2009

baked rotini with ham

8 ounces dried tricolor rotini

1 jar of Alfredo sauce

1/2 cup milk

1/2 shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup chopped cooked ham

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  1. Cook rotini according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce, milk, mozzarella, ham, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  2. Transfer rotini mixture to 1 1/2-quart au gratin or casserole dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours if preparing ahead of time.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes  or until mixture is heated through and parmesan is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir before serving.

Enjoy! I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens Easy Family Food cookbook. It is easy and delicious!

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