Cook, Eat, Delicious Desserts - Roundup

You know there is always a red line for everything we do in our life, at least for somethings.  I was thinking may be I have reached the line for my blogging, of course not for cooking and photography, I still do that.  Before reaching the line I have a few things which are quite unfinished in this blogging network, like this roundup and few other events too.  So my sincere apologies for everyone who waited for this roundup for a very long time now.
Also I must definitely thank everyone for sending your delicious entries, the event was about desserts with milk and here are the sweet entries which we received

Jayashri of Samayalarai has send us

Vegan Chocolate Pannacotta

Eggless Vegan Wholemeal Lamingtons

Prune,Apple and banana Healthy Smoothie

Mango Halwa from Just Cooking N Baking

   

Doodh Peda from SirisFood

Basundhi from Janani of Red Chilly Curry

Shwetha of Merry Tummy has send us

Chocolate Sandesh

Mango Phirni

Flaked Rice Kheer from Saranya of Sara's Tasty Buds

Mango Kulfi's by Princy Vinoth of Spicy Food

Palkova from Sharan's Samayal arai

Badam Kheer from Az of Desi Zayeka

Rice Pudding with Date Molasses by Madhu of The Melting Pot

Hope you enjoyed all these delicious milk based desserts and I'm sure you have something to try it very soon.  So here comes the most excited part, the winner of this event........................................................

No more dots, it's Jayasri of Samayalarai.  Congratulations Jayasri, will write you shortly about the prize details.  I would also like to thank Raven for giving me this great opportunity.  Now I'll leave you to enjoy this feast once again.

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Friday Favorite Finds #129

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope that you find Friday Favorites a fun time each week.  I’ve found so many great recipes and blogs because of all of you, and I appreciate it! 

Here are my finds this week:

{All images are from the original recipe source, and linked through Pinterest}

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish
{My husband has been requesting a danish… this convinced me to try one!}

Source: laurenslatest.com via Finding Joy In My Kitchen on Pinterest

Butternut Squash Lasagna
{The most different looking recipe I've seen using butternut squash in lasagna. Yummy!}

Source: health-bent.com via Finding Joy In My Kitchen on Pinterest

 

Apple Cider Muffins
{Love muffins. Love apples. Love fall.}

Source: sweettreatsmore.com via Finding Joy In My Kitchen on Pinterest

 

Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars
{eee... can't wait to try these!}

Source: culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com via Finding Joy In My Kitchen on Pinterest

If you like these recipes, pin the source of the recipe & NOT my blog!  If you click on the recipe images, you’ll be directed to Pinterest where you can repin the recipes.  The talented chefs that came up with these recipes deserve the credit and traffic, so, please, please pin the source!

What did you find this week?

Please link up to a post containing your list of recipes to try -- do not link up individual recipes, or recipes that you’ve already made, your links will be deleted.   Be sure to leave a link back here to Finding Joy in My Kitchen.

Also – don’t forget to say hello when you stop to visit one another’s finds.  Everyone always appreciates a comment.

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Apple Popcorn Munch

Today, my little sister is a quarter of a century old!  I can’t believe it. 

To celebrate – that is, if she stops by to visit today – we’ll enjoy some apple popcorn munch! 

Dried apples, sweet & salty popcorn with cinnamon make for an extra special treat on a beautiful fall day. 

Happy Birthday, L!  I love you. 

Apple Popcorn Munch

Ingredients

• 1 C dried apples, broken into small pieces
• 1 recipe sugared popcorn
• 1 recipe regular popcorn
• Cinnamon, to taste

Directions

Prepare the popcorn – both sugared and regular, and mix the two together in a large bowl. 

Toss in the dried apple pieces, and sprinkle with cinnamon. 

Enjoy!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon

With fall in full swing, it’s sadly time to start cleaning out the garden. 

Our first task – well, Frog Prince’s first task – was to pick our Brussels sprouts!  It was no small feat… look at the size of these plants!

We ended up with about 4 C of Brussels sprouts, and roasted them with applewood smoked bacon. 

It was a great side dish for a fall BBQ!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 C Brussels sprouts
• 1/2 C diced, cooked applewood smoked bacon
• Olive oil

Directions

Begin by washing the Brussels sprouts and trimming the base off, as needed.  Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil. 

Arrange the Brussels sprouts on a foil-lined roasting tray.  Roast at 450 degrees for 20 minutes, tossing after 10 minutes. 

Then, toss in the 1/2 C cooked bacon. 

Continue roasting for another 5-7 minutes until veggies are crisp tender. 

Serve warm. 

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Maple Apple Sauté

One of the best pancake and waffle toppings in the fall is sautéed apples. 

These also double as a great topping to oatmeal, mixed into baked oatmeal, or tossed with granola & vanilla ice cream for an apple crisp ready in minutes.   

Or, use them in these amazing caramel apple cheesecake bars!

We’ve been making a version of these apples for years, but I decided to swap the brown sugar for maple syrup. 

We LOVED the result.  I’m guaranteeing you will too. 

Maple Apples

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium apples (about 1 apple per person)
• 1 T butter
• 1 T maple syrup
• Cinnamon, to taste

Directions

Wash {to remove the wax}, and slice your apples.  If desired, you can peel them (we usually do, as the peels don’t cook down like the fruit does). 

Then, melt 1 T butter in a large skillet. 

Add the apple slices and sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. 

Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking the apples until crisp-tender. 

Then, drizzle over the maple syrup. 

Season with cinnamon and serve warm. 

Add a dollop of ice cream for a real treat. 

Enjoy!

Note: You can easily make this using frozen apples; simply add the apples to the pan first, cook until the liquid/water is evaporated and apples are tender.  Then, add the butter, maple syrup and cinnamon. 

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Crockpot Stewed Tomato Minestrone

This is our first new soup recipe of the season – and it couldn’t be easier.

Stewed tomatoes, yummy veggies and delightful spices all dumped together in the crockpot to simmer all day long. 

You’ll come home to a delicious soup that is filling enough to be a meal, but light enough to serve alongside bread, grilled apple-cheddar sandwiches, or quesadilla. 

Crockpot Stewed Tomato Minestrone – Adapted from Gina’s Skinny Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 T minced onion
• 2 C sliced carrots
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 6 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) stewed tomatoes
• 1 C cooked white beans
• 4 C chicken broth
• 1 C water
• 1 medium zucchini, quartered
• 2 C spinach, fresh or frozen
• 1 C uncooked, whole wheat pasta (we used shells)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. parsley
• salt & pepper, to taste
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions

In the bottom of a 6 quart crockpot, place 2 C sliced carrots, 6 oz. sliced mushrooms (about 1 C, or 1 small can, drained), 1 stalk sliced celery and 2 garlic cloves. 

Add 1 can (undrained) stewed tomatoes, 4 C chicken or vegetable broth, & season with salt & pepper. 

Pile on the spices!  Minced onion, bay leaf, parsley & basil.  Yum, yum!

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  About 1 hour before serving, add in 1 C water, 1 medium zucchini/summer squash, quartered, 1 C spinach, 1 C whole wheat pasta, and 1 C white beans. 

Cook for 1 hour on high. 

Serve warm. 

Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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