happy halloween

Here's a pumpkin recipe for you to try:

Makes: 6 to 8 servings

Start to Finish 25 mins 

Holiday Pumpkin Soup

ingredients

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• 2
  tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/2
  teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4
  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4
  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4
  teaspoon salt
• 1
  tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2
  15 ounce cans pumpkin
• 2
  14 ounce cans chicken broth
• 1
  tablespoon packed brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
• 1
  cup half and half, light cream or milk
• Dairy sour cream (optional)
• Fresh sage leaves (optional)

directions In a large saucepan, cook onion, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in hot butter until onion is tender. Whisk in pumpkin, chicken broth, and brown sugar or maple syrup, if desired, until well combined. Bring mixture just to boiling; reduce heat. Stir in half and half and heat through. If desired, garnish with sour cream and sage leaves. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

nutrition facts (Holiday Pumpkin Soup) 

Servings Per Recipe 6,

 

cal. (kcal) 137,

 

Fat, total (g) 7,

 

chol. (mg) 21,

 

sat. fat (g) 4,

 

carb. (g) 16,

 

dietary fiber (g) 4,

 

protein (g) 3,

 

vit. A (IU) 21623,

 

vit. C (mg) 6,

 

sodium (mg) 665,

calcium (mg) 81,

 

iron (mg) 2,

 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nikki B. wishing you a nice holiday!

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STRAWBERRY-BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Is anyone trying to gain weight? I am forever on "a diet" to lose weight but for those who have a hard time keeping it on smoothies are great for that!

Start with a banana or two, throw in some berries (it doesn't matter what kind) blueberries, strawberries, blackberries or raspberries. I always put a yogurt in for a smooth taste, 1-2 scoops of protein mix and  vanilla ice cream, that is the "creme de la creme" of this recipe. Ice cream makes the smoothie takes great! Today I added one peach and one apple. Other fruit is optional. Then blend it all together. 

And voila! You have the best smoothie this side of the Mississippi!! Or anywhere, for that matter! Here's to happy blending! Have a great rest of the weekend!

Nikki B. signing off.