It makes you believe that something in a can could be super tasty. Date Nut Bread like Crosse and Blackwell: About 1 pound pitted, chopped dates 2 t baking soda 2 T butter 2 cups hot tap water 1 t salt 2 large eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 4 cups flour 1 t cinnamon 1 t vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease well 8 (15 ounce cans) with tops removed. Mix dates, baking soda, butter and water together in a large bowl; let cool a bit and add remaining ingredients. Fill cans halfway full. Place on a large baking sheet an bake for one hour (check with a wooden tooth pick at 50 minutes because oven

From Jumping Moose (http://www.jumpingmoose.ca/node/426).Starbucks had this fantastic pumpkin loaf recipe. Then, they discontinued it-- yanked the pumpkin rug right from under me. Here's a recipe for you to make yourself: 1 cup margarine3 cups sugar4 eggs3 1/3 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg4 teaspoons ginger1/2 teaspoon cloves 2/3 cup water2 cups canned pumpkin1 cup nuts (optional) 1. Cream together margarine, sugar, and eggs.2. Combine all dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with water and pumpkin.

This from Jumping Moose (http://www.jumpingmoose.ca/node/425): I loved the Starbucks Carrot Loaf when they carried it. This is an approximation. Ingredients * 4 eggs * 2 cups brown sugar * 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil * 3 cups carrots, grated * 1 cup mixed fruit * 1 tsp. vanilla * 1 cup walnuts * 1 cup raisins * 2 tsp. baking soda * 2 tsp. baking powder * 1/2 tsp. nutmeg * 1/2 tsp. allspice * 1/2 tsp. cloves * 2 tsp. cinnamon * 1 tsp. ginger * 1/2 tsp. salt * 3 cups flour Instructions:

Who wants egg rolls? The perennial Chinese favorite is surprisingly easy to make.

Here’s a great way to use up that leftover turkey. 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie shells 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup 1 cup turkey, cooked and chopped 1 (10 oz.) can mixed vegetables, drained 1/3 cup milk Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place one pie crust in an ungreased pie dish. In a medium bowl, mix the mushroom soup and milk. Stir in the turkey and mixed vegetables. Pour the mixture into the pie crust in the dish. Top with the other pie crust; seal the crust edges by crimping with a wet fork. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. => Meat Pie Recipe: Five Star Pork Pie Recipe

Fall is the perfect time for a wiener roast. Start a bonfire or light up your grill and roast some hot dogs or even a brat or sausage. Put some baked beans in the crock-pot for a side dish. Cut up some carrots and celery. Nothing is as satisfying as cooking your own meal over a fire with the people you love. For dessert, roast some marshmallows or make s’mores by putting a roasted marshmallow on a piece of graham cracker with a chunk of Hershey’s chocolate bar and smashing another graham cracker on top. Delicious!!!

Why not throw a brunch this weekend? Throwing a brunch is a great way to celebrate a promotion or a fun way to get together with friends on a Saturday afternoon. As long as you know what you’re doing, throwing a brunch can be just as easy as throwing any other type of party. First, you need to decide on a theme. Obviously, it’s going to be breakfast food, but try to be more specific. Are you going to make it easy and just have donuts and bagels? Or is it going to be eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast with servers. The formality of your brunch will have a big impact on how much it will cost and the amount of work it will require. This needs to be decided ahead of time.

Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids (mainly oleic acid), which, unlike saturated fats, do not adversely affect blood cholestrol levels and may even help to lower them slightly. For those suffering from constipation, take more olive oil often as it helps to lubricate the intestines and eliminate waste from our bodies, thereby curing your constipation. Olive oil also provides natural antioxidants (called polyphenols) which help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Why is olive oil catergorises into different types ?

We love our "local" butcher, Glenwood Meats. They are actually a 20 mile drive, but worth it. The prices are good and the quality is remarkable. The rise of the supermarket over the last few decades has revolutionized the way we shop for food. There's an undeniable convenience to being able to buy a full range of foodstuffs under one roof, and in today's busy society many people consider any time spent buying food to be time wasted. Despite supermarket dominance, there are still independent butchers' shops to be found on many high streets, and there are some compelling reasons to give them your custom.

This time of year the question always comes up; what wine pairs well with Turkey? If you’ve been asked to bring the wine or have people coming to your house for Holiday dinner, no need to stress about what to serve. The good news is there is no correct answer. Turkey pairs well with red wine or white wine depending on what you and your guests like. Turkey is adaptable and the way it’s prepared as well as other dishes to the meal really dictate what wine to pair it with.

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Sweet Potato Hash 1 sweet potato, peeled & cut into small cubes 1/2 onion, chopped 1 small red pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil pinch of red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste 1 small apple, cored & cut into small cubes 1 green onion, chopped Using a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Start with the ingredients that will take the longest time to cook. Add the sweet potato first and fry it for 4-5 minutes. Next add the onions and red peppers, along with a pinch of red pepper flake, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Let the ingredients brown and stir constantly in the skillet. The sweet potatoes will take on a lightly brown color. Finally, add the chopped apple and green onion.

Casserole Recipes: My Mom's Sausage & Rice Casserole | Submitted By: Corrie Sasser - This is my favorite casserole! It features pork sausage, rice, chicken noodle soup mix and various vegetables. I grew up loving this and now I make it for my husband, who loves it as much as me if not more. [All Recipes]

Makes 14 large cupcakes. Ingredients: 3/4 c. of butter, softened 1-2/3 c. of white sugar 2 large eggs 2-2/3 c. of all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsps. of baking powder 1/4 tsp. of salt 3/4 cup + 2 tbsps. of skim milk 2 tsps. of vanilla extract In a bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, stir together the milk and vanilla extract. In a large bowl, beat the butter (with a wire whisk or a hand mixer) until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue beating until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Add the flour and milk in batches to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Spoon into paper-lined cupcake pans to about 3/4 full. Bake in a preheated 350oF oven for 35 to 40 minutes.