Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pound Cake

Fall is almost here! I'm so excited! I love fall food! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin torte, etc. To celebrate the coming season, I decided to try something new: Pumpkin Pound Cake.

Cast of Characters:

• 2-1/2 cups
• sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; add to egg mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Pour into 10 in. bundt pan.
7. Bake for approximately 60 minutes.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack.

Nutritional Info

Servings: 16

Calories: 420

Fat: 19g

Carbs: 60g

Protein: 4 g

Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon

While I was at my parents' house for labor day (yes, this post is a little delayed), we decided that we wanted to try baking salmon for dinner one night (something I've never done). Luckily, I had my Recipe Binder with me, so we chose this recipe out of it and it was awesome! Here's the recipe with some minor alterations:

Cast of Characters:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 2 lbs)
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Directions:

1. Cut each fillet widthwise into four pieces. Place in a foil-lined baking pan; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, mustard and vinegar. bring to a boil. brush evenly over salmon.
3. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Watch very carefully at this part because brown sugar burns very easily).

Nutrition Info:

Servings: 8

Calories: 186

Fat: 5 g

Carbs: 5 g

Protein: 30 g