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Fall Recipes

Mia Diaz
October 12, 2023
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As our school year comes to a start and the weather begins to morph from warm to cold, most people are looking for something to make their holiday season. To change up your month, it might be worth the time to try out one of the recipes you see here! 

Mini Pumpkin Pies

This is a recipe that is quite easy to follow and comes out quickly, with little to no struggle.  The ingredients were also fairly accessible, especially during fall time, so if you’re looking for a quick, new dessert, this might be the recipe for you!

Ingredients you will need:

  • Homemade or store-bought pie crust discs/rolls
  • 15 oz of pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk

(For Whipped Cream)

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons granulated sugar 
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  1. Roll pie dough and cut into 12 circles 3 ½” in diameter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your spices, as well as your egg, yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Gradually add evaporated milk as you mix.
  3. Coat a 12-count muffin pan with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
  4. Bake at 350°F until crust tops are golden brown (around 30-40 minutes)
  5. Allow about 10 minutes to cool before topping with whipped cream

      Oven-Roasted Lechón

This recipe has been made for many Thanksgiving dinners.  Although it isn’t a very quick recipe,  the result is more than worth the time and effort.  While lechón isn’t by any means a small portion of food, it would be perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece, or even a family dinner– if your family is big enough in numbers. 

Ingredients you will need:

  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons of adobo
  • 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
  • 2 packets of saźon
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

Steps:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients mentioned above.
  2. Slice the pig skin away from the meat.
  3. Season the meat with your seasoning mixture, place the skin back onto the meat, and season the skin.
  4. Leave overnight, or for 4 hours.
  5. Cover the meat (skin up) with foil
  6. Cook at 145°F for 3-3 ½ hours
  7. Take off the foil
  8. Cook at 450°F until the skin is crisp (around 35 minutes)