Pumpkin Fritters

 Appetizers are my friend.  I would much rather graze on appetizers than actually have a sit-down meal prepared for me.  I suppose that could be why I struggle with my weight.  Because I prefer to have bite size items, it becomes a little more difficult to measure what I eat.

It's the fall season and we are always looking for new and great ideas to enjoy and share with our family that would be appropriate for the season.  Here is a favorite pumpkin fritter appetizer recipe that I have found and enjoy immensely.

This recipe will take you approximately 15 minutes to prepare and will yield 24 servings.  Each service brings with is 350 calories.                                                      
 

 1 cup of pumpkin puree

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder                    

1 teaspoon curry powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

4 cups vegetable oil for frying                                             

 

In a mixing bowl you will want to combine the pumpkin, egg, flour, baking powder, curry powder, and salt.  Blend until smooth.

 

Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).  (You can also use a deep fryer if available);  Drop batter by spoonful into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and serve immediately.    They are best enjoyed as a fresh warm fritter and eaten on the day they are made.

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Fall Season Treats

It’s that time of year when the leaves start to change into vibrant colors and you can smell the change in the air.  Then you get to thinking about the upcoming holiday – HALLOWEEN.  Possibly you are looking for some fun and interesting fall season treats that you can share with those whose visit or for that exciting party you plan to attend. 

Consider some of these ideas:

RICE KRISPIE PUMPKIN TREATS

Simply make your own batch of Rice Krispie treats and add in several drops of orange food coloring.  Roll the mixture into a ball by hand to create the pumpkin shape.  Decorate with green icing to show vines and then top it with a tootsie roll to create the stem. 

HAND TREAT BAGS

The kids will love these fall season treats that you can take to any school or church party.   Here is what you will need to have on hand:
1.      Clear plastic food handler gloves (can sometimes be found at the Dollar Store)
2.      Candy Corn
3.      Popcorn
4.      Twist Ties

Put one candy corn in each of the fingers in each glove.  Stuff the remainder of the glove with popped and cooled popcorn.  The twist the hand shut and seal with the twist tie.  Allow yourself some extra time with the stuffing as the popcorn can be difficult to stuff into the fingers of the glove.

 

FALL SEASON SNACK MIX

Bring your sweet and salty to your fun and friendly party.  Combine the following items together. 
            1/3 bag of bugles
            1 bag of candy corn mix
            ½ bag of fall colored M&Ms
            1 bag of apple bits
            1 bag of Craisins
            2 cups of roasted peanuts
                            this recipe is compliments of www.LittleWondersDays.com


Share the season with these fall season treats.  All who join in making and/or eating them will enjoy this tasty fall season treats

           

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