Maple Martini

 

 Maple Martini—a sweet and warming cocktail perfect for the fall and winter seasons! 🍁🍸✨

Ingredients

2 oz vodka

1 oz maple syrup (adjust to taste)

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier)

Ice

Maple sugar or cinnamon (for rimming the glass, optional)

Lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Rim the Glass (Optional)

Moisten the rim of your martini glass with a lemon wedge and dip it into maple sugar or cinnamon.

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, maple syrup, lemon juice, and orange liqueur.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

Step 3: Prepare the Glass

Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.

Step 4: Garnish

Add a lemon twist for a fresh finish.

Enjoy!

Sip on your Maple Martini—a sweet and tangy cocktail that captures the essence of autumn! 🍁🍸✨

Chicken Salad

 

Just whipped up some jalapeño bacon chicken salad for lunches this weekend let me know if you've tried it before! 1.5 net carbs!

10 slices of bacon crumbled

3 jalapeños stems and seeds removed and diced

5 green onions diced

4 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

4 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup of mayonnaise

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all together! I used a hand mixer and highly recommend that!

Maple Breakfast Sausage

 

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Maple Breakfast Sausage

Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage takes classic breakfast sausage and gives it a sweet twist with pure maple syrup. The mix of ground pork, sage, and warm spices makes patties that are juicy, flavorful, and freezer-friendly!

Prep Time15minutes mins

Cook Time10minutes mins

Total Time25minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: Maple Breakfast Sausage

Servings: 14 patties

 

Calories: 187kcal

 

Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground pork
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together sage, garlic powder, marjoram, red pepper flakes, cloves, salt, and pepper.
• Place ground pork in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pork. 
• Drizzle in the maple syrup. Using clean hands, gently mix until the seasoning is well distributed (do not overmix).
• Divide the pork mixture into portions, about ⅓ cup each, and shape into patties. Place onto a parchment-lined sheet pan or plate until ready to cook.
• Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.*
• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
• Arrange the sausage patties in a single layer in the basket. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.)
• Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Notes

*Stovetop Instructions:

1. Prepare the sausage patties as directed.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties in a single layer. (Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.)
3. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1maple breakfast sausage patty | Calories: 187kcal

Salmon Patties

 

Golden Salmon Cakes with Spinach and Feta

Ingredients:

1 lb cooked salmon, flaked (fresh or canned, drained)

1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 small red onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)

1 egg

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt and pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for frying.

Italian Lemon Cream Martini

 

Italian Lemon Cream Martini 🍋🍸

“creamy, zesty, and decadently smooth.”

Ingredients:

• 2 oz limoncello 🍋

• 1 oz vanilla vodka 🍸

• 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half 🥛

• 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional) 🍯

• Ice 🧊

Optional Garnishes:

• Lemon twist 🍋

• Candied lemon slice 🍋

Instructions:

Shake: In a cocktail shaker, combine limoncello, vanilla vodka, cream, simple syrup (if using), and ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled and creamy.

Serve: Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish: Add a lemon twist or candied lemon slice for a bright, elegant finish

Pumpkin Cake

 

Pumpkin Oatmeal Dump Cake😍

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1 box yellow cake mix

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1/2 cup melted butter

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Mix until smooth.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture, followed by the rolled oats and chopped pecans, if using.

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Witches Brew Margarita

 

Here’s the full recipe for the Witches Brew Margarita:

Ingredients:

2 oz silver tequila

1 oz triple sec

1 oz fresh lime juice 

1 oz orange juice 

1 oz black raspberry liqueur 

Black sugar (for rimming glass)

Lime slices

Fresh blueberries

Gummy worms (for garnish)

Ice cubes

Instructions:

Rim a margarita glass with lime juice, then dip it into black sugar.

Fill the glass with ice cubes.

In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice, and raspberry liqueur. Shake until chilled.

Strain into the prepared glass over ice.

Garnish with lime slices, blueberries, and gummy worms.

Aspooky, colorful margarita perfect for Halloween parties!