MetroFamily Magazine September October 2023

Festive Fall Bites Bring a burst of seasonal flavor to your appetizers and snacks. Fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits pack a healthy punch and are the perfect complement to crisp salads and hot soups. Enjoy everything pumpkin this fall, starting with Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits Ingredients: • 1 sweet potato, cooked and mashed • 2 tablespoons margarine • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 2 cups all-purpose, unbleached, white flour

Sip the flavors of fall! Water is a must in every season — and you can add a little fall flair to your glass with Apple Cinnamon Infused Water.

• 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk • 2 tablespoons pecans Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

5. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 strokes. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with the floured rim of a glass or a floured biscuit cutter. 6. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until tops are browned and biscuits are flaky.

2. Combine the sweet potato, butter and brown sugar in a bowl and beat well. 3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the buttermilk. 4. Combine the sweet potato and flour mixtures. Fold in the pecans.

Apple Cinnamon Infused Water Ingredients: • 2 organic apples • 2 cinnamon sticks (food grade) • Water • Ice Directions: 1. Cut the apples into large chunks, leaving the skin on. 2. Fill a mason jar with chunks of apple, add 1 cinnamon stick and fill with water. 3. Let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator. 4. Serve over ice or drink as is.

Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil • 2 cups pumpkin seeds • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix oil, honey or syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. 3. Add pumpkin seeds and toss until evenly coated. 4. Spread seeds across a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 30 minutes. 5. Let cool. Serve as a snack or topping for salads, oatmeal or Greek yogurt.