Sunday, October 16, 2011

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting



Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Cake Ingredients:
1 Box spice cake mix
1 Cup light sour cream
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
3 Eggs
¼ Cup oil
Frosting:
2 T. Butter; softened
1 8oz. pkg. Cream Cheese (reduced fat); softened
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 t. Cinnamon
1 t. Vanilla
Directions:
1. Beat cake ingredients until well blended. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. (I also use non-stick spray just for extra insurance)
2. Bake at 350· for 22 min. or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
3. Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with a mixer until well blended. Gradually add in powdered sugar, then cinnamon. Spread onto cupcakes. 


Sunday, October 9, 2011

Sweet & Sour Meatballs




This is a great party recipe that everyone will love!! You can divide this recipe in half for a dinner portion or make more for a big crowd.
Ingredients:
12 oz. Grape Jelly
12 oz. Chili Sauce
2 T. Lemon Juice
½ t. Red Pepper Flake or 2 T. Sriracha   (Use what you have)
2 lbs. Frozen Turkey Meatballs (I use Trader Joes, 2 bags)

Directions:
1. Mix the first 4 ingredients until smooth. Pour over frozen meatballs to coat.
2. Transfer into a crock-pot. Cook on High for 2-3 hour. Enjoy : )