Pumpkin Nut Bread!

Tis the season for yummy, spiced baked goods.  This pumpkin bread is good for any gathering, or even as a gift.  Recipe makes two loaves.  Note: if you only have one loaf pan, bake half the mixture; once the first loaf is done and the pan is cleaned, bake the second one.

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups pumpkin, canned or fresh puree
4 eggs
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour two loaf pans and set aside.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Combine pumpkin, eggs, oil and nuts in a separate bowl.
4. Combine both mixtures, stir well.  Divide the mixture between the two pans.  Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Lazy Breakfast Burritos

These burritos are for those mornings when you wake up and just don't feel like cooking.  Oh wait, that's every morning for me.  You only need one mixing bowl, a fork, and a microwave.  Makes 4 burritos.

Ingredients:
1 handful frozen tater tots
4 strips bacon, chopped (we used precooked turkey bacon)
4 eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheese
4 medium-sized flour tortillas
Sour cream and salsa (optional)

Directions:
1.  Place tater tots in a microwave-safe mixing bowl.  Microwave for one minute, or until warmed.
2.  Add bacon and stir, cook for another minute.
3.  Crack eggs into the bowl and stir until the yolks are broken.  Cook for one minute, stir, then cook for another minute until eggs are done.  Add cheese and stir until well mixed.
4.  Heat tortillas in microwave for 20 seconds, then distribute onto plates.  Divide egg mixture among the tortillas, then top with sour cream and salsa if desired.  Wrap up and enjoy!