I have been thinking all morning about what would be something good to cook to take to a friend who is having some surgery. I just made vegetable soup last week so I thought Chicken Chili would be yummy! Especially since it is cold outside and this is a very comforting meal. Plus I can make a huge pot and feed my family too!! 1lb large white beans, soaked overnight 6-8 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, chopped, divided 1 Tb oil 2 4oz cans green chilies 2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp…
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This is a super easy, yummy Mexican dish. I stumbled across this last fall in i think, Womans Day? Not sure, I think the orginal recipe used a pork roast and who knows. I have been making this for ages and it is a fav! It literally will take you 5 mins to dump a few cans in the crockpot, toss in your pork tenderloin and yumm, yumm it’s so good! 1 lg can Enchilada Sauce (Old El Paso)1 can diced green chilies 1 onion, sliced thin 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I hate cilantro, J loves…
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As my passion for decorating cakes continues to grow, so does my talent, I think?! I loved making {k’s} birthday cake! I mean it was my idea to make a ladybug cake for her 1st birthday sine her nursery was doned with ladybugs and sam’s could no longer make said cake, I figured why not give it a try!! This Ladybug was fun. Who knew how hard it was to make red icing? not me! Anyhoo, let me know what you think. I know I am a beginner!!
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These are the adorable, if I do say so myself, Monkey Cupcakes! I made for Little J’s 1st Birthday! also made a cake just for the birthday boy! I found an amazing cookbook, The Whimsical Bakehouse. They have great ideas. I made a Banana Pound Cake with chocolate frosting. Banana Cake & Cupcakes 1 box Pound Cake Mix 2 eggs 1/3 c milk 1 banana, mashed Mix everything together and bake until a toothpick comes clean. For the chocolate frosting I melted about 1/2 bag of chocolate chips with a bit of whipping cream and vanilla extract then slowly add…
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I mean seriously? I wanted the garden to do well, but y’all this is crazy! I dare to say I have had enough! I can’t even think about a tomato sandwich at the moment! So, I am getting creative and am making things. I took a huge bowl of cherry tomatoes and made TOMATO JAM! Yes, it sounds odd, I know but it is really quit savory, something that makes an awesome addition to your next charcuterie platter or served with crusty bread and roasted chicken. I have been OBSESSED with finding the perfect recipe for this after hearing it…