Pumpkin Butter Bars

These warm spiced pumpkin butter bars are great for fall or any other time of the year. You can make them quickly and enjoy them right away!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin butter
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin butter, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares

Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving

Crepes Rellenas de Gambas

Crepes Rellenas de Gambas are tasty, savory crepes that are filled with a tasty mix of cheese, cooked shrimp, and vegetables. Great for a fancy dinner or brunch!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup grated cheese your choice
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Put the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a blender

Mix until it's smooth

Take 15 minutes to let the batter sit

Put the olive oil in a skillet and heat it over medium-low heat while the batter rests

Put in the minced garlic, diced onions, red and green bell peppers, and onions

It will take about 5 minutes of cooking until the vegetables are soft and smell good

Put in the cooked shrimp and cook for another two to three minutes

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put a crepe pan or nonstick skillet on medium-high heat to get it hot

Put a small amount of the crepe batter into the hot pan and swirl it around to cover the bottom evenly

Just wait a minute or two until the edges begin to lift and the bottom of the crepe turns a light golden color

Turn the crepe over and cook the other side for an extra one to two minutes, until it's just barely golden

Do it again with the rest of the batter, putting each crepe on a plate as you go

To put it together, put some of the shrimp and vegetable mix in the middle of each crepe, top with grated cheese, and fold each one in half

Add fresh parsley as a garnish

Enjoy your Crepes Rellenas de Gambas while they are still hot

Southern Chicken & Dumplings

This chicken and dumplings recipe is a classic Southern comfort food that will fill you up. A hearty meal with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and soft dumplings.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley

Instructions:

Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to a large pot

Add butter and cook until the vegetables are soft

Put in the chicken thighs and cook them on both sides

Add the chicken broth and season with pepper, thyme, parsley, salt, and more pepper

Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes

Make the dumplings while the chicken is cooking

Mix buttermilk, flour, and baking powder in a bowl until you get a sticky dough

You can add spoonfuls of the dumpling dough to the broth that is already simmering

Put the lid on and cook for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are fully cooked

Take the chicken out of the pot, shred it, and then put it back in the pot

Mix everything together slowly

Enjoy your chicken and dumplings made in the Southern style while they're still hot!

Bean & Bacon Soup

This slow cooker bean and bacon soup recipe is super hearty and flavorful! Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and sorted
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp

Remove and drain on paper towels

In the same skillet, saut onion and garlic until softened

Transfer bacon, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker

Add chicken broth, water, beans, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beans are tender

Before serving, discard bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley

Adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot and enjoy!

Elegant Charcuterie Platter

Create an impressive and delicious charcuterie platter for any occasion. This combination of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 200g Prosciutto
• 150g Salami
• 150g Chorizo
• 100g Brie Cheese
• 100g Manchego Cheese
• 100g Gouda Cheese
• 1/2 cup Grapes
• 1/4 cup Mixed Nuts
• 1/4 cup Olives
• 1/4 cup Fig Jam
• 1 Baguette, Sliced
• Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

Instructions:

Get a wooden platter or board ready to serve

The Prosciutto, Salami, and Chorizo should be arranged on the platter in a way that looks good

Put the Brie, Manchego, and Gouda cheeses on the platter and cut them into small pieces

Place olives, mixed nuts, grapes, and other nuts around the meats and cheeses

Put out a small bowl of fig jam so that people can dip their bread in it

Put the sliced baguette on the platter or in a separate basket

Add fresh rosemary sprigs as a decoration to add color and a nice smell

Enjoy your fancy charcuterie platter after you're done serving it!

Inari Style Sushi

To make Inari Style Sushi, you stuff seasoned tofu pockets with sushi rice. This is a traditional Japanese dish. Sweet, savory, and sour flavors all come together in a delicious way. This recipe makes homemade sushi that is easy to make and tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sushi rice, cooked
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 pieces inari age fried tofu pockets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions:

Put rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and mix them together

Low-level heat until the sugar and salt are gone

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Each inari age should be opened up and stuffed with cooked sushi rice

Put soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water in a different saucepan and mix them together

Warm it up until the sugar melts

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Spread the stuffed inari age out on a plate and pour the sauce over them

Put toasted sesame seeds on top and slice green onion on top of that

Serve and have fun!

Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl

This Naked Chicken Burrito Bowl is a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional burritos. Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, it's a satisfying meal that's easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

Olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper should all be mixed with diced chicken in a bowl

Put the chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook it until it's fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes

Place cooked brown rice, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and cooked chicken in a burrito bowl

Add chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice on top

Put it all together and have fun!