I get lots of compliments when I made this pudding.  I hope you will enjoy it this Thanksgiving.

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup all?purpose flour

Dash of salt

4 eggs, separated

2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

5 to 6 bananas, sliced

35 to 45 Vanilla Wavers

(Reserve 1 banana and 10 to 12 wafers for garnish)

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk.  Blend well. Cook, uncovered over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat, cook, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Vanilla. Spread small amount on bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover with sliced bananas and wafers. Repeat ending with custard.

Beat egg whites until stiff gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon on top of pudding. Cover surface sealing edges. Bake at 435 degrees for 5 minutes or lightly brown. Chill. Before serving, garnish with banana slices and wafers upright around edge of dish. Yield: 8 servings

1 small butternut squash, cubed
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 red onion, quartered
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.

In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with vegetables until they are coated. Spread evenly on a large roasting pan.

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

I just may decide I love broccoli!  Enjoy!

2 bunches broccoli, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch long florets
1 medium shallot, roughly chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, whole
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Add broccoli to a large bowl. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes with 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread onto large baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes.

I love watching The Neely’s on TV.  I knew I would love this recipe as soon as I saw Gina and Pat make it.  I hope you enjoy it with or without my changes.  It was a great side dish!

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup mayonnaise (I used light mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons orange juice (I added 3 tablespoons of orange juice)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (I left this out)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (I used freshly ground salt and black pepper)

Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let cool in a colander.

Once the potatoes are cool, transfer to a large serving bowl and add the onion, red pepper, and green onions.

In a separate bowl, add the mayonnaise, orange juice, smoked paprika, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk to combine, pour over the potatoes and thoroughly mix. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour for the flavors to meld.

1 1/2 pounds of ground beef

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

4 strips bacon, finely chopped

Freshly ground salt and black pepper

Olive Oil

1 onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups Pace Picante Mild Sauce

2 tablespoons Gourmet Burger seasoning

Lettuce, tomato, pickles for garnish

Preheat grill.

In a bowl combine beef, garlic, salt and pepper, gourmet burger seasoning, and Pace Picante sauce.  Mix well.

In a small sauce pan, put onions and bacon in a small amount of olive oil.  Saute until bacon is crisp and onions are clear.

Pat out 6 thin patties, about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.  Place a spoonful of onions and bacon mixture inthe the middle of the patties.  Top each with another thin patty and seal the edges.  Grill burgers over medium-high heat until desired doneness.  Serve with whole wheat buns and garnishes.

• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the zucchini, onion, sugar, basil, red pepper, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) tuna in water - undrained
1 sleeve no salt saltines - crushed
2 egg whites
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons each finely diced red, yellow and green pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.

Place crushed saltines in a bowl and add tuna with water, egg whites, soy sauce and garlic powder. Mix until well blended.
Add peppers and stir until well distributed.

Form mixture into 8 evenly sized patties and place on greased baking sheet.

Bake for 8 minutes and turn over. Bake for another 8 minutes.

  1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chili, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
12 flour tortillas
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and chili and sauté until the onion has softened, about 6 minutes.

2. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and salt and continue to cook for one more minute. Add the chicken and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

3. Taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve in tortillas with toppings of your choice. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

Crock pots are great for summer time cooking.  You will get a great, easy, home cooked meal, without heating up the kitchen.  I love cooking with wine and I think you will enjoy this recipe.

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (boneless and skinless is best when using the crock pot)

Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup Marsala wine
2 packages (6 ounces each) sliced brown mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
8 ounces cooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Coat 4 1/2-quart CROCK-POT® slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to CROCK-POT® slow cooker.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir until translucent. Add Marsala and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes until mixture reduces slightly. Stir in mushrooms. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour mixture over chicken.

Cover; cook on HIGH 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until chicken is done.

Transfer chicken to cutting board and let stand. Blend whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into cooking liquid. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer or until mixture is thickened. Add salt and pepper, if desired.

Breakfast is the hardest meal for me.  I am not a morning person so I sleep until the last second, get ready for work and out the door with on a few minutes to spare.  So these type of muffins are really great for me to bake on the week-end and have ready through out the week.

2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter , melted
1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 1 bunch)
3/4 cup diced Canadian bacon (3 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper

Preheat oven to 400?F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and butter in a medium bowl. Fold in scallions, bacon, cheese and bell pepper. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just moistened. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan (the cups will be very full).

Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Individually wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, remove plastic, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.

Reheat & Run

Bake muffins on weekends and enjoy the leftovers for grab-and-go weekday breakfasts. Wrap leftover muffins individually in plastic wrap, place in a plastic storage container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, remove plastic wrap, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per muffin
Calories: 217 cal     Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2
Carbohydrates: 24 g   Dietary Fiber: 3 g   Cholesterol: 50 mg
Fat: 9 g   Sodium: 339 mg   Saturated Fat: 3 g
Protein: 9 g   Potassium: 113 mg   Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Fiber (13% dv).
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 meat 1 fat