My roommate, Hillary, making her favorite fall recipe- low-fat pumpkin bread.
The temperature has dropped and my roommates have begun cooking for the season. Our apartment smells like cakes and spices… not something I am used to as I am lacking in the cooking department. I detest cooking and my attempts often end with anxiety and wasted food. With that said, these recipes sound delicious and with some help– and supervision– I plan on trying a few.
Here are some of the top flavorful fall foods:
Low-fat pumpkin bread
I caught my roommate cooking her favorite fall recipe today and for the health-conscious cooker, this recipe offers a fall treat with reduced calories.
- Ingredients: One can of pumpkin pie filling, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/3 cup of applesauce, 3 egg whites, 1/3 cup of water, 1 and 2/3 cup of wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
- Instructions: Preheat over to 350 degrees. Mix applesause and sugar into a bowl. Stir in eggs then pumpkin filling, then water. Stir in dry ingredients. Pour the mix into a loaf pan and cook for 55 to 60 min.
- The finished product was tasty and a big hit with our friends. The recipe serves about six people and is great for breakfast or a desert!
Autumn Apple Salad
- This recipe from allrecipes.com is a great idea for someone on the run and it’s simple. Two pluses in my book! It only takes ten minutes to make.
- Ingredients: 4 tart green apples, cored and chopped; 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries; 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
- Instructions: In a medium bowl, stir together the apples, almonds, cranberries, cherries and yogurt until evenly coated.
- Viola! Quick, easy and delicious!
Pumpkin Chili
- Comfort food is must when the weather gets cooler and this chili recipe adds a little fall flavor to the traditional recipe. This recipe is from seasonalrecipes.com.
- Ingredients: 3 pounds lean ground beef; 2 cups solid pack pumpkin; 2 cans red kidney beans; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 (15-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chili powder (less if serving children); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if serving children); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 bay leaves.
- Instructions: In a large casserole, brown ground beef and drain off excess fat. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, and simmer over low heat for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers or garlic bread.
- This new twist to chili received some great reviews. Add it to your fall favorites too!
Enjoy these fall recipes for now and feel free to post any great fall recipes you may have and want to suggest to other readers.
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