Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients

HOT CIDER SYRUP
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

PANCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Pumpkin Spice
2 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons canola oil



Directions• In a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
• For pancakes, in a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients in another bowl; whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
• Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup. Yield: 15 pancakes (1 cup syrup).

Courtesy of: Taste of Home

Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs

SAUCE:
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Crisco® Olive Oil
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

MEATBALLS:
4 slices white bread, torn
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons Crisco® Olive Oil
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

Directions
1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, soak bread in water for 5 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt and bread. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
3. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches in oil over medium heat.
4. Add meatballs to sauce; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.
5. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with meatballs and sauce. Yield: 10 servings.

Courtesy of: Taste of Home

White Chicken Chili

INGREDIENTS

SAUTE TOGETHER UNTIL CHICKEN IS GOLDEN BROWN:
2-3 chicken breasts, cubed
1 med onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs oil

ADD AND THEN SIMMER UNCOVERED FOR 30 MINUTES:
3 15 oz cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
2 cans green chilies
1 tbs jalapenos
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper

REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whipping cream

DIRECTIONS
1. Stir in and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Serve with chips, sour cream, and cheese.

Courtesy of:Candi McMullin

Fresh Pear Bread

Ingredients:
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. (Batter is thick like cookie dough)
3. Toss pears with lemon juice.
4. Stir pears and walnuts into batter.
5. Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans.
6. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.

Courtesy of: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Fresh-Pear-Bread