Pumpkin Fluff

1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Mix all together and serve with cinnamon graham crackers. I have also made my own cinnamon chips to go with it to. Either work!

I make the cinnamon chips by cutting up flour tortilla, spraying them with cooking spray, and sprinkling cinnamon/sugar on them. Bake at 350 for about 9 minutes.

Butternut Squash Casserole

INGREDIENTS
1 butternut squash
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1/4 cup margarine, melted

TOPPING1/2 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed1/2 cup margarine, melted1 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Put butternut squash in the microwave and cook on high, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and cube. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.In a 9x13 inch casserole dish combine 3 cups mashed butternut squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs and 1/4 cup melted margarine.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set.In a medium bowl combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted margarine and brown sugar. Crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown.

Turkey Chili

Yet another thing I LOVE about Autumtime is making soups, stews and chili. I made this tonight and it was a big hit. Super easy and it really hits the spot on these cold days.

1 lb. ground turkey
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (28 oz.) can chopped stewed tomatoes
2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. cumin powder
3/4 cup salsa
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
Pepper to taste

In a large pot, brown turkey with chopped onion. Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salsa. Cook until hot. Top with cheese and sour cream and serve with cornbread or whatever else tickles your fancy. :)

Granola

I tried this the other night and thought it was SO good. Don't be fooled by it's healthy title. It is totally a dessert but it is a great one!

combine and blend:
1 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. lite corn syrup
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. vanilla

stir in:
3 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. raisins (you can omit this if you want)
1/3 c. wheat germ (i never have this on hand, so i just add extra oats)
1 c. choc. chips

press mixture evenly into greased 9x13 pan. bake @ 350 for 15-20 min. until light golden color. cool completely before cutting into bars.