Halloween is over, which means the Holidays are right around the corner! Here are a few simple recipes that we thing will help put you in a festive mood!
1. Mini Brie and Apple Quiches
Ingredients -
30 mini phyllo shells
1/2 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 of small wheel of Brie, cut into 30 squares
Directions -
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Arrange phyllo shells on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Divide apple among the shells.
3. Whisk eggs, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large measuring cup. Pour the egg mixture
over the apple (do not overfill the shells). Place a Brie square in each shell.
4. Bake until the egg is set, the Brie is melted, and the phyllo is starting to brown around the edges,
about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
2. Jumbo Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Ingredients -
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Topping:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cold butter, cubed
Directions -
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin,
buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Fill six
greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full.
2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle
over batter.
3. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool
for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
3. Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
Ingredients -
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Directions -
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a
small bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts
and cranberries (dough will be sticky).
2. Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, with lightly floured hands, shape each half into
a 10x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with
a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on un-greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10
minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Let
stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
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