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Mmmmm...Autumn Tasties. It is officially Fall...well, not technically, but it sure feels like it, after this Labour Day weekend we had cool temperatures and dark clouds that were allusive to millimeteres of water showering down for the sky. And when it gets this cool and dreary ( although it's nice sometimes to stay under the covers and listen to the pitter patter against the windows ) it's time for comfort food, pumpkins, cinnamon, spice and everything nice. Maple scents, vanilla and clove.

This recipe is sure to have your house smell absolutely heavenly or lack of a better word, like Autumn. This was taken from a great little magazine called Prevention, and their website has a tun more delicious meals that are healthy and clean. So here is a little Autumn Tasty for you.

Spiced Nut Clusters

SERVES: 8; Serving = 2 clustersPREP: 10 minCOOK: 20 minCOOL: 30 minTOTAL: 1 hr

Ingredients

1 large omega-3-enriched egg white1 Tbsp honey1 c walnuts½ c raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)1/3 c dried cranberries1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger¼ tsp ground cardamom

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white and honey. Add the walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom and toss to coat well.3. Drop by 1/8-cup measures on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until browned.4. Let stand on a rack for about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled.

Nutritional SummaryCalories:91Carbohydrates(g):5Calcium(mg):11Fiber(g):1Omega-3(g):0.6Vitamin D(IU):0


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So a little while ago I got a tweet from Women's Health magazine with a link to follow on "10 Things You Can Do with Tomatoes" ~ I am a big tomato fan ( if they're firm, hate mushy tomatoes ) so I was pretty excited to see what they would come up with and the very first recipe was the most appealing. No muss, no fuss, great appetizer for when the girls are over and you're going to be watching the second installement of Sex and the City on a Friday night. Credit's all go to Women's Health Magazine's website, I just decided that I would share this quick lil recipe with you since I haven't done that in a while. I personally haven't tried this recipe out as of yet, but if you happen to do so before me then let me know! And I will keep you posted as well. Enjoy! :)

Drunken Little Tomatoes with Citrus Dill Salt
Place 1 pint multicolored cherry, pear, and grape tomatoes in a shallow baking dish. With a toothpick, prick 4 holes in each. Pour 1/4 cup vodka over tomatoes and let stand overnight. While tomatoes marinate, combine 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon each finely grated lime and lemon peel, and 1 teaspoon fresh dill in a clean spice grinder or mini chopper and pulse until blended. Roll tomatoes in salt mixture just before serving. Makes a great appetizer for guests.

Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 24 calories, 0 g fat, 2 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 239 mg sodium, 0 g protein

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Diana Dondoe by Sylvie Malfray for Elle Romania September 2010
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