Tag Archives: Low-Sodium

Peppermint Sandwich Cookie Filling

Recipes Dessert American Photo by Posie (Harwood) Brien Prep time 10 minutes Makes enough for 18 sandwich cookies Author Notes Minty and sweet, this is my favorite filling for homemade Oreo cookies. —Posie (Harwood) Brien Test Kitchen-Approved Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract pinch sea salt…

Time for a Drink: Eve Recipe

Before serving a big Thanksgiving meal, there are two things you want to avoid: getting your guests (or yourself) too giddy on generous pours of wine or scotch; and killing the palates of all the assembled guests by doling out rich, sweet pre-prandial ice-breakers that blunt, rather than enhance, the appetite. Here’s a way to…

Really Simple Applesauce Recipe

A no-fuss recipe for homemade applesauce that’s miles above the jarred stuff. Why It Works A mix of different apple varieties produces a nice blend of flavors and textures.Leaving the peel intact adds flavor and is less labor-intensive. Homemade applesauce is ridiculously easy to make, and it’s tastier and healthier than anything from a jar.…

Spiced Pumpkin Mousse

Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Decadent and flavorful, this easy dessert recipe is the perfect finishing point to your Thanksgiving dinner.  one 15-ounce can pumpkin purée 4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cup white chocolate 3/4 cup super fine sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…

Homemade High-Energy Granola Bars

Ingredients:2 cups Oats (I use quick cooking)1/2 cup raw unsalted Sunflower Seeds1/2 cup raw unsalted Pumpkin Seeds1 cup of raw unsalted SLICED Almonds1/2 cup Wheat Germ1/2 cup Golden Flax Seeds1 cup Honey3 tablespoons Blue Agave Nectar3 tablespoons Butter1/2 teaspoon Salt1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract2 teaspoons Cinnamon1 cup Dried Fruit, chopped (I use a combo of dried…