Pumpkin cheesecake

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50173/chocolate-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe/

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This is an awesome link if you enjoy making homemade pies!  Different and innovative ways to decorate the top crust. Enjoy!

Total Solar Eclipse- August 21, 2017

Today we witnessed a really fantastic event. It was amazing how dark it got when the moon totally eclipsed the sun at 2:38 p.m. in our area. The wildlife was very silent. Shortly before the total eclipse, we saw no squirrels or birds as we normally do.

During the eclipse, the automatic lights on the deck came on and the crickets started chirping. I am so thankful that I got to witness this in my lifetime!

Have a Blessed Easter

Prime Rib with garlic/herb butter

Recipe from BuzzFeed

 

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 7-9
1 cup butter, softened
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon pepper
5-7 pounds boneless ribeye roast, trimmed
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef stock
Mashed potatoes, to serve
Green beans, to serve

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
2. Mix together the butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined.
3. Rub the herb butter all over the rib roast, then place on a roasting tray with a rack.
4. Bake for 5 minutes per pound of meat — so a 5-pound roast would bake for 25 minutes and a 7-pound roast would bake for 35 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and let the rib roast sit in the oven for 2 hours, making sure you do not open the oven door or else the residual heat will escape.
6. Once the 2 hours are up, remove the roast from the pan and pour the pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add the flour, whisking until there are no lumps, then add the beef stock, stirring and bringing the sauce to a boil.
8. Remove from heat and strain the sauce into a gravy dish.
9. Carve the prime rib into ¾-inch slices, then serve with the mashed potatoes, green beans, and sauce!

Crab and Horseradish Dip

1T prepared horseradish (more or less depending on taste
1- 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese
1/3 c mayonnaise
2 T cocktail sauce
1- 4 oz. can crab meat (drained)
1 T lemon juice (optional)

In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise  and cream cheese until blended. Add the horseradish and cocktail sauce. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula until well blended. Fold in the crab meat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When chilled serve with crackers or chips.

Cucumber-Dill Dressing

Cucumber-Dill Dressing

Original post by Tiffany Taylor

Serves 6

1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice (real lemons, not that bottled stuff!)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

In a food processor or blender, blend 1/2 cup of the cucumber with remaining ingredients until smooth.
Stir in remaining cucumber; chill.

Use on your favorite salad and enjoy!