Quick I need an appetizer....

Holiday Goodies...in a pinch...

We ate it up so quickly I didn't even have time to put it on a pretty plate...it was yummy!

Here is the "sample" photo...

Ingredients

• 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• Celery leaves (optional)

Directions

• Remove crescent dough from packaging (do not unroll). Cut each tube into eight slices. Arrange in an 11-in. circle on an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan.
• Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a serving platter; cool completely.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and garlic powder until smooth. Spread over wreath; top with broccoli, celery and red pepper. Form a bow garnish with celery leaves. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 125 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 166 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

~~~~~ Sprinkles ~~~~~~

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Bring it on...

A Fall Favorite...

Pumpkin Veggie Stew!

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 large can peeled & chopped tomatoes
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 cup cooked fresh or frozen peas or lima beans
• 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, carrots, celery and peas.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile saute the ground turkey until fully cooked. If desired, the last 10 -15 minutes add small pieces of broken spaghetti noodles. Stir in the pumpkin, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 7-10 servings.

 Stay Cozy, Carrie

some cottage cozy vignettes...

Easy Breakfast Treats...

Instead of something sweet, I brought these mini broccoli quiches to work

 today for our Staff Devotional Time.

They are so Quick & Easy...

I prepared and baked them in the morning.

...and brought them to work straight from the oven!

~here is the recipe~

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk 
• 2 tbl flour
• 2 C frozen broccoli florets finely chopped
• 3/4 C cheddar cheese, freshly grated (or the cheese you like)
• salt and pepper to taste (add other spices to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray/grease the muffin pan liberally.
3. Microwave the broccoli for three mins.then chop
4. Beat the eggs & flour in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Pour into muffin pan and bake for 25 minutes.

Staying Cozy,

Carrie