SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER

You will need: 15 oz of pumpkin puree (canned if you don’t have fresh will work) 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp ground cloves Here is what ya do : Combine all ingredients in your crock pot and mix well Cover and cook on high for 3 hours… be sure to … Continue reading SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN BUTTER

SPICY ITALIAN SALAD

Ingredients: Choice of lettuce (this is iceberg, sometimes I mix it with spinach) Pepperonis  Salami bell peppers tomatoes banana peppers salt and pepper pepper jack cheese chunks Your favorite Dressing… Italian, Any Vinagrette.. I use red wine vinegar as dressing Mix it up as you would any salad. Also use as little or as much as you want. This has great flavor EVERYONE will love! Continue reading SPICY ITALIAN SALAD

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (equivalent to 1 stick of butter), melted 3/4 cup white sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 over-ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup milk chocolate chips Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl, stir the melted butter and sugar together.  Add the … Continue reading CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD

OLD FASHION CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE

1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 tsp. salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbsp. vinegar Chocolate Frosting 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 3 (1-oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract Half-and-half (if necessary) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. … Continue reading OLD FASHION CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE

Low Carb Chicken, Sausage and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients 3-4 cups cooked chicken diced 1 lb pork sausage 1 stalk celery finely chopped 1 tablespoon onion chopped 1/2 lb mushrooms sliced 8 ounces cream cheese softened 16 ounces broccoli cooked well and drained 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions Brown the sausage with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage mixture until well blended. Coarsely chop the cooked broccoli. Mix all ingredients and spread in a greased 9″x13″ baking dish. Bake, covered with foil, at 350º for about … Continue reading Low Carb Chicken, Sausage and Broccoli Casserole

15 MINUTE CARAMELS

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 can sweetened condensed milk  Large microwave safe glass bowl at least 10 cup capacity  Wax paper Instructions Melt the butter in a large glass bowl. Stir in all ingredients except milk Add milk and stir. Microwave on high for 13 minutes. This is the hardest part, waiting. You might want to put a plate under the bowl in case of … Continue reading 15 MINUTE CARAMELS

CHEESY TACO SOUP

Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper 1 medium onion chopped 2 cans Ranch style beans 2 cans corn 2 cans Rotel 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 42 ounces chicken broth 1 lb Velveeta Cheese Instructions Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet, drain fat. Without draining add beans, corn, rotel, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Cook over low heat for 1-2 hours. Add cubed velveeta then simmer until cheese has melted. Serve with corn … Continue reading CHEESY TACO SOUP

COLLEEN'S HEARTY CHILI

Ingredients 2 Lbs ground beef 2 16oz cans kidney beans rinsed and drained 1 Small can brown beans 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes drained 1 8oz can tomato sauce 2 onions chopped 1 green bell pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 3 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1/2 Tsp cumin 2 Tsp salt 1 Tsp ground black pepper 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese shredded 1 Tsp ground black pepper Instructions Heat ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink (about 7 minutes). Drain and … Continue reading COLLEEN'S HEARTY CHILI