Recipes to make your Halloween/Samhain celebration a little spicy. These are suitable for any fall or winter celebration.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice[add a pinch of clove]
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
Beat all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Makes 1-1/2 cups (24, 1-tablespoon servings
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Baked Sweet Potato and Chile Wedges
3 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes (5 to 6 large)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt or 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
3-1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. honey
1 8-oz. carton dairy sour cream
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut each unpeeled potato into 1-inch-thick wedges. Place in a large self-sealing plastic bag; toss with oil, sea salt, and pepper. Arrange in two 13x9x2-inch disposable foil pans if desired or regular 13x9x2 pans.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine orange juice, 3 teaspoons of chili powder, and honey; set aside.
3. Bake potatoes, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, brushing three times with orange juice mixture, and shaking pan occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sour cream, remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; serve with sour cream mixture. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Source BHG