Review: A new favorite
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2013
Pumpkin Pie tends to be a favorite dessert in my family. My husband and his brothers practically fight over who gets the last piece! While this book still has that yummy traditional pie, it takes pumpkin to a whole new level. I tried a few treats on my pumpkin loving husband and they were a great hit.Since I'm not a regular baker I was drawn to try an easy recipe first. I found one called Easy pumpkin Cheesecake. This one my 10 year old daughter helped me make and she was able to do the majority of it herself! Don't let the easy part fool you though. It may have been easy to make, but it tasted gourmet. We used regular Graham Cracker crust and pre-softened the cream cheese. The pumpkin was easy enough to find and although normally I get the "Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix" with the spices already in it, this time I grabbed just a regular can. It was set probably in 2 hours but we left in there the additional time. It turned out excellent.I enjoy making muffins for a quick and easy breakfast choice since our family seems to always be on the go so we looked for a muffin recipe next. I decided on the Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins. They sounded hearty, healthy, and tasty. I had to hunt a little for the whole-wheat pastry flour but eventually we did find it. Again, my 10 year old helped with the preparation and nothing was too difficult for her to follow. After combining the ingredients, we ended up only needing to bake them for 20min but remember, ovens are different so yours may need more time. The kids loved them and I loved having something I could just grab on my way out the door that didn't leave me hungry an hour later.Overall, the recipes that we tried were a success. I look forward to trying more of these healthy recipes for the rest of the family as well. I think the Pumpkin Cheesecake may quickly become the new favorite family dessert. If you want more healthy and easy meal ideas, check out50 Shades of Healthy Italian Recipes - Authentic Italian Meals For Your Whole Family!