5 Creative Uses for Maple Syrup
October 19, 2009
5 New Creative Ways To Use Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is delicious and natural. It was a wonderful woody taste and smell that appeals to both grownups and children. With such wonderful qualities, you won’t want to use it only for your pancakes. Here are a few more ideas:
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#1 – Maple Syrup Rice Pudding – Rice pudding is an old-fashioned comforting dessert. You can reduce the amount of sugar you use and instead add a little maple sugar. Once the rice pudding is cooked you can add a swirl of syrup on top and pop it under a hot grill for a minute and it will caramelize.
#2 – Maple Syrup for Tea – Why not try a teaspoon of maple syrup in your tea. It has a nicer taste than plan sugar and a depth that’s more intense than honey.
#3 – Maple Cough Syrup – If you feel like a cold is approaching try a soothing maple cough syrup. It’s completely natural and will help sooth your throat. Place a teaspoon of maple syrup along with the juice of half a lemon in a cup, add hot water, swirl and sip.
#4 – Maple Syrup Muffins – Try a whole wheat basic muffin recipe and replace half of the sugar with a few tablespoons of maple syrup. It’s better for you and will give your muffins a more intense flavor.
#5 – Maple Syrup Cookies – Maple syrup goes great in cookies. Try a basic cookie recipe and replace half of the sugar with a few tablespoons of maple syrup. Add a handful of chopped pecans and you’ve created a warming fabulous cookie recipe.
October Recipes
October 7, 2009
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Now that Autumn is here, you’re probably craving comfort food!
Soups and stews, winter vegetables, meat… this month’s recipes feature warm savory dishes that are sure to please your family.
Many of our recipes this month use a pressure cooker.
Pressure cookers have fallen out of favor but they’re actually a great tool for the modern mom, making it possible for you to get a hearty meal on the table in minutes!
Helpful Articles
Learn the basics of pressure cooking
How to choose a pressure cooker
Are there any health benefits of pressure cooking?
Pressure cooking vs. slow cooking – what’s the difference?
Breakfast & Bread
Pressure Cooker Vanilla Oatmeal
Pressure Cooker Rise and Shine Ham Hash
Main Dish, Soups and Stews
3 Pressure Cooker Beef Recipes
Pressure Cooker Saucy Spiced Shrimp
3 Pressure Cooker Chicken Recipes
Pressure Cooker BBQ Steak Dinner with Yams
Pressure Cooker Beef Barley and Cabbage Stew
Pressure Cooker Beef Bean and Chick Pea Soup
Pressure Cooker Creamy Dill Lamb Chops with Bread Pudding
Easy Pressure Cooker Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew
Fiery Pressure Cooker Vegetable Stew
Pressure Cooker Wild Mushroom and Kielbasa Stew
Pressure Cooker Ham and Pea Soup with Ginger
Pressure Cooker Italian Tomato Pot Roast
Pressure Cooker Red Curry Fish with Eggplant
Pressure Cooker Tropical Chicken Flair
Vegetarian
Cooking Beans and Lentils in Your Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker Veggie Casserole
Pressure Cooker Vegetable Steamed Rice
Zucchini and Black Bean Tortillas
Side Dishes
Family Favorites Using Your Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Pressure Cooker Corn Confetti Casserole
Pressure Cooker Parmesan and Sage Stuffed Onion
Pressure Cooker Pepper and Mushroom Millet
Pressure Cooker Quick Clam Appetizers
Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Desserts & Snacks
2 Pressure Cooker Dessert Recipes
Pressure Cooker Cinnamon Butter Bread Pudding
Pressure Cooker Nutmeg Bananas
Pressure Cooker Rich Chocolate Nutmeg Custard
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers with Apple Dessert
Pressure Cooker Warm Oranges in Honey Sauce
Beverages
Fresh and Fruity Pomegranate Drink
Pressure Cooker Wild Mushroom and Kielbasa Stew
October 6, 2009
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Pressure Cooker Wild Mushroom and Kielbasa Stew
What You Need:
6 C of beef broth
3/4 oz. dried shitake mushrooms
3/4 C of shallots, sliced
1 1/2 lb. white potatoes, chopped
1/2 lb. fully cooked Kielbasa, sliced
1 C lentils, rinsed and drained
1 t dried thyme
How to Make It:
Pour the beef broth into a large bowl or pan.
Add the mushrooms and let them soak while preparing the ingredients.
Coat the cooker with a non stick cooking spray and add the shallots
Cook the shallots 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add the potatoes, Kielbasa and lentils.
Pour the beef broth and the mushrooms into the cooker.
Sprinkle in the thyme.
Bring the cooker to high pressure and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release on its own.
Shitake mushrooms can be found in most grocery stores. They can be purchased either dried or fresh. They work well in soups and stews because of their strong garlic flavor. They also have great nutritional value.
Makes 8 servings
