Fall Recipes

We all know the importance of eating healthy, and also about moderation. RMT Megan is sharing her favourite "best of both worlds" cookie recipe. In the spirit of fall and incorporating veggies into baking, this is her favourite twist on a classic- chocolate chip cookies with pumpkin.

INGREDIENTS  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened 1 cup fresh oven roasted sugar pumpkin 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 bag of semi-sweet  chocolate chips PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets. COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. add 1/2 bag of chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Osteopath John, loves this favourite simple classic fall time recipe. It's perfect for a cosy night in as the nights get colder.  INGREDIENTS: Dumplings 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ¼ cup shortening 1 cup less 2 tbsp milk 3 - 4 apples, peeled, halved and cored ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Brown Sugar Sauce 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 Tbsp  butter PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheet. COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening. Pour in milk; using hands, wooden spoon or stand mixer, knead into smooth dough. Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 6 to 8 pieces. Roll out each large enough to wrap around 1 apple half. Place 1 apple half on each piece of dough, cut side up. 2. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar. Spoon sugar mixture into each apple hollow. Wet edges of the dough, pinch together to seal over apple. BAKE in 350°F oven until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.

BROWN SUGAR SAUCE 1. While dumplings are baking, in a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, brown sugar and butter to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. 2. Serve dumplings warm with Brown Sugar Sauce drizzled over top.