100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

Estimated Times:
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cooking Time:25 minutes
Cooling Time:60 minutes

Ingredients:
16 (2 1/2-inch) foil baking cups
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
1 cup fat free whipped topping
12 small gingersnap cookies (broken into 1/4-inch pieces)

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Place baking cups on baking sheet with sides. Spray each cup with cooking spray.

COMBINE sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger and salt in small bowl. Beat egg whites in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared cup.

BAKE for 25 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Top each with whipped topping and gingersnap crumbs.

LIBBY'S® Famous Pumpkin Pie

LIBBY'S® Famous Pumpkin Pie

Estimated Times:
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cooking Time:55 minutes
Cooling Time:120 minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.
 

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies

Vicki Worthen; Boise, ID

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
½ cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cup flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
raisins (optional)
chopped nuts (optional)
chocolate chips (optional)

In a mixing bowl, beat together sugar, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla. Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir until smooth. Blend in raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 12–15 minutes. Makes 3–4 dozen.

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Freezer Recipe

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Freezer Recipe
1 chicken, cut up (or equivelant amount of chicken pieces of your choice)
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp garlic salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white wine or apple juice
1/2 tsp dried ginger

Place chicken into a freezer bag. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and add to bag. Remove air from bag, seal and freeze.

On cooking day, defrost in refrigerator. Preheat oven at 425 and bake chicken for 30 minutes (may take longer depending on chicken piece choices). Or grill on a barbeque until chicken is no longer pink.
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FRIED RICE RECIPE

FRIED RICE RECIPE - from the Yoga Body Diet

◦Pineapple coconut fried rice
◦1 pack extra firm tofu (or chicken)
◦2 cups short-grain brown rice
◦1 TBS EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
◦1 (1″) piece ginger chopped
◦3 garlic cloves
◦2 cups snow peas, cut into thirds
◦2 celery stalks, chopped
◦2 cups green cabbage, sliced
◦1/2 tsp salt
◦1 cup chopped pineapple
◦1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut
◦1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Drain tofu for 30 minutes while cooking rice. Dice and set aside (same for chicken.)
Heat oil in large skillet. Add ginger, peas, celery and cabbage and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes, until the mixture if fragrant. Add cooked rice, cook 4 more minutes until veggies soften. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in tofu, pineapple, coconut and cilantro. EAT!

Juices That may help with Depression

**oh how I have been wanting to get a juicer ~ws **
I found this & thought it was interesting:
Drinking juices that have a lot of celery, fennel or dark greens have been known to help depression and induce feelings of euphoria. All the great vitamins and nutrients in these juices will get you healthier, and provide you with long and sustainable amounts of energy. The high levels of chlorophyll and natural ability to induce endorphins in the blood stream from these juices make them very helpful with depression. In fact, celery juice was historically used to help people get over heartbreak because it helps creating a soothing feeling.

If you would like to start juicing and you need a juicer.

Maybe it’s the weather (it’s been super rainy over here) but I’ve been feeling a little … in french you would say mouche. It means blaaahhh! hehe. So, I decided to look up a recipe that’s good for depression. I will likely do a whole other post on depression. But just in case you are feeling down and need a little pick- me-up, give this juice a try!

Why it Will Work:

Fennel Juice: Fennel juice helps endorphins get released into the blood stream. As we all know, endorphins make us feel happy and can also help us relax.

Celery Juice: Celery juice can act as a sedative, which is likely due to the phytochemical in it (butyl phthalide). Historically, celery juice was used as a remedy to help heal a broken heart; it is said to help you forget your troubles and calm the nerves. … and not to mention the loads of vitamins and nutrients that help build energy and keep you feeling refreshed! Give this juice a try and let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

4 stalks of fennel
4 carrots
3 stalks of celery
1/2 pear
1/2 inch piece of ginger

Directions:

Rinse and chop the above ingredients into cubes that will fit down your juicer tube.
Juice the ingredients, alternating between soft and hard fruits. It’s probably a good idea to start off with some carrot and end with some carrot.
Pour the juice into a glass and feel your spirits lift as you indulge in this natural remedy!
Serves: 2

HomeMade Treats

The Container Store has HomeMade Treats shown on there website they look really good!

Chilled Pineapple-Cranberry Relish
from REALSIMPLE

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes (includes cooling time)
Make about 4 cups

Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
16 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup fresh orange juice
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 small Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 pound chopped fresh pineapple (1 1/4 cups)


Directions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and preserves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the apples and pineapple. Let cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.