Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

That’s right… the famous recipe on the side of the pumpkin cans.  And you know, I’ve not found a better pumpkin pie recipe. Ingredients: 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 oz.) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1…

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Pumpkin Roll

Ingredients: Cake Powdered Sugar 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 3 large eggs 2/3 c. Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional) Filling 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 c. sifted powdered sugar 6 T…

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Heavenly Angel Food Cake

This light, moist cake is special enough for most any occasion. Ingredients: 12 egg whites 1 1/4 c. confections sugar 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1  1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp salt 1 c. sugar Instructions: Measure out egg whites to equal 1 1/2 cups. …

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Caramelized Angel Dessert

This is a quick and easy way to dress up your basic angel food cake. Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 T lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Dash ground nutmeg 6 slices angel food cake 1 c. mandarin oranges sour cream (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl, cream butter…

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Glazed Pecans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 cups pecan halves Instructions: Heat oven to 350 F.  Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.  In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.  Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well.  Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Add pecans; cook 2 to…

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Chocolate Ganache

This recipe for Chocolate Ganache is quick, easy and amazingly delicious.  After it’s set, I like to scoop mine out, roll it into balls and dip in tempered chocolate for truffles. Ingredients: 4 parts chopped chocolate, by weight 3 parts heavy whipping cream, by weight Instructions: Heat cream.  Pour over chocolate. Stir until thoroughly mixed. …

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Terrificly Topped Toffee

Toasted almonds and rich chocolate cover these luscious homemade toffee pieces. Ingredients: 1 c. unblanched whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chip pieces 3/4 c. milk chocolate pieces 1/3 c. white baking pieces 2 T instant malted milk powder 1 c. butter 1 c. sugar 3 T water Instructions: Line a…

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Nestle Toll House Famous Fudge

This is the fudge I grew up with.  It’s a good recipe to make with kids, so that they can take turns stirring. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2/3 c. (5 fluid oz.) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 T butter 1/4 tsp salt 2 c. miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 c. (9 oz.) Nestle Toll…

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Chocolate-Cherry Cansicle

This recipe came out of a cookbook that Matt’s mom got him when he first moved out of the house.  It’s called A Man, A Can, A Plan and is full of quick easy recipes from canned foods. Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz.) canned cherry pie filling, frozen in can 1/2 (of 16 oz.) can…

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