Get the latest recipes from Christinem http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/christinem Our family pumpkin pie spice blend - we use this in all sorts of baked goods, pies, pumpkin butter... my mother always said mace is a must, one aunt said it was the allspice and another the cloves, so we use all three to keep everyone happy! Since mace, nutmeg and allspice are sort of in the same flavor "family", you get three layers of "nutmeg-ish" flavor. Makes a nice jarred gift, too! http://www.grouprecipes.com/102853/pumpkin-pie-spice-blend-deluxe.html Home made pumpkin butter, made with fresh pumpkin puree, apple cider, sugar and spices, turns a simple breakfast smoothie into a refreshing autumn treat. You can add a few ice cubes, if desired. http://www.grouprecipes.com/102828/autumn-pumpkin-smoothie.html The texture of a cake-like brownie, these maple flavored bars are a nice change of pace for using up that zucchini! http://www.grouprecipes.com/100203/maple-walnut-zucchini-squares.html If I could have fit cucumbers into this recipe, I would have called it "Gazpacho Muffins", because that's where the inspiration came from! Zucchini, onions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers and herbs lend a lot of flavor to a true savory zucchini bread/muffin! Great as a side, snack, or even breakfast bread. http://www.grouprecipes.com/97380/savory-zucchini-muffins.html By steaming with fresh rosemary and garlic cloves, potatoes are infused with flavor before being mashed with manchego cheese, butter and milk. Bonus - the garlic is also softened in steaming to better blend in with the mashed potatoes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/96821/garlic-rosemary-manchego-mashed-potatoes.html Rich and sweet, malted milk powder and cocoa flavored ice cream treat! (Cook time is ice cream maker and additional freezer time) http://www.grouprecipes.com/96309/ovaltine-ice-cream.html Broccoli, carrots, almonds and dried cranberries in a light vinaigrette. Tastes even better the next day! http://www.grouprecipes.com/95729/colorful-and-crunchy-broccoli-salad.html A mayonnaise-free potato salad with lots of flavor - white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, crushed mustard seed and smoky bacon. Sugar snap peas and cool cucumber add a nice, sweet crunch. Regular balsamic, red wine, white wine or sherry vinegar can be substituted for white balsamic. http://www.grouprecipes.com/95725/baby-bliss-potato-salad-with-balsamic-mustard-dressing.html This is a happy blend of my mother and mother-in-laws traditional potato salad recipes! You can peel the potatoes or leave the skins on. We also sometimes add some chopped, seeded cucumber. http://www.grouprecipes.com/95723/sour-cream-and-herb-potato-salad.html Quick, frosty pick-me-up breakfast or snack smoothie flavored with espresso powder and malted milk powder. Ingredient amounts can be adjusted based upon your glass size and appetite! :) http://www.grouprecipes.com/95612/mocha-banana-smoothie.html