Frosty Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Frosty Pumpkin Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, fresh or canned
1/2 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt and extra for garnish (can use plain yogurt to save money)
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons hone
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
5 ice cubes
A pinch of ground nutmeg


Combine the pumpkin, yogurt, milk, nectar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass and garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork

Effortless and amazing!!  The glaze is what makes this, and I personally think it would be good on chicken and beef (especially brisket).

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Ingredients:

1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin

1 teaspoon ground sage

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup water

Glaze

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions:

Combine sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub over roast. Place in slow cooker with 1/2 cup water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. About 1 hour before roast is done, combine ingredients for glaze in small sauce pan. Heat and stir until mixture thickens. Brush roast with glaze 2 or 3 times during the last hour of cooking. Serve with remaining glaze on the side.