Pumpkin Custard

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

try it for breakfast

 

Ingredients:

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

4 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 15 ounce can pumpkin
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
2 beaten eggs or 1/2 cup egg
 substitute
1/3 cup sugar (or 14 packets sugar
 substitute)
6 gingersnaps or 6 crumbled graham
 crackers
whipped topping

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine gelatin, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.  Stir in pumpkin and evaporated milk.  Let stand 5 minutes to "soften" gelatin.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles.  Add sugar and cook & stir an additional 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Gradually add 1 cup of hot mixture into beaten eggs.  Add back into saucepan.  Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, and additional 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in sugar substitute if using instead of sugar.

Place cookies or crumbled graham crackers in the bottom of 6 ounce custard cups.  Spoon in pumpkin custard.  Cover and chill 6 to 24 hours.  Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Instead of custard cups, pumpkin custard can be put into a medium sized bowl, muffin cups, or any other handy storage container.

Serves 6

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs

Moist And Flavorful

Ingredients:

Chicken Brine (see recipe on this site)

4 to 6 chicken legs

1 Tablespoon olive oil

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Prepare brine as directed in previous recipe.  Place chicken in brine and soak for 1 to 2 hours.

Spray 8 X 8 X 2 inch pan with cooking spray.  Place chicken legs in pan and brush with olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Cook for 30 minutes at 300 degrees.  Lower oven heat to 350 degrees and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.  

Serves 2 to 4

Chicken Brine

Moist and Juicy Treatment For Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 quart (4 cups) water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• Fresh herbs to taste

Directions:

Pour 1 quart water into a large zip lock bag or tupperware container.  Add honey and salt and mix well.  Put chicken in bag, seal, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.  Drain chicken and cook as desired.

Additions and Substitutions:

To add flavor
Substitute 1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar for the granulated sugar in the brine
Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce 
Add 2 to 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/2 lemon sliced

Try brining turkey and pork too!

Thai Noodle Bowl

Quick And Easy!

Ingredients:

4 ounces spaghetti or similar type of noodles
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil - optional
1/4 cup edamame
5 ounces frozen stir fry vegetables

4 to 6 ounces of cubed tofu

sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 scallion, thinly sliced
Lime wedges

Directions:

In boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.  In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute peanut butter, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute.  Add sesame oil if using, and saute 1 minute.  Add edamame and vegetables and cook until vegetables are tender and heated through, about 10 minutes.  If using protein, add to skillet when vegetables are partially cooked, approximately 5 minutes.  Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.  Pour over pasta and toss to thoroughly coat noodles.  Top with scallions and garnish with lime wedges.

Additions or Substitutions:

4 to 6 ounces of protein such as cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork may be substituted for or added to tofu.

Serves 2

Sesame Green Beans

Veggies With An Asian Twist

Ingredients:

1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pinch of kosher salt
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, if desired

Directions:

Steam green beans un a steamer basket over a pan of boiling water.  Steam about 5 minutes or until a fork easily pierces the still beans.  Transfer to a serving bowl.  Toss with sesame oil and salt.  Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.  Serve warm.

Serves 1