CROCKPOT TACO SOUP RECIPE

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 8 hrs | Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins | Yield: 8 Servings This recipe will always have a very special place in my heart. My father cooked this all the time when I was little. He taught me this recipe when I was about 10 years old. Since then, I’ve been cooking this. Now, … Read more

Slow-Cooked Bean Medley Recipe: How to Make It | Taste of Home

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups ketchup 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (16 ounces) kidney … Read more

SUGAR FREE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter 1 cup powdered sweetener  1/8 tsp liquid stevia 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 ounce chovzero chocolate chips Instructions Place butter and peanut butter in a medium-size bowl.  Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted.   Add sweetener, stevia and vanilla. Stir until smooth.  Pour into a 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper.  Place … Read more

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These easy, healthy zucchini chips are so easy to make with only 2 ingredients Ingredients 1 zucchini medium ½ cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions Slice the zucchini into rounds about a quarter inch thick. Place the chips in the air fryer basket or rack in a single layer. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over the chips, making sure … Read more

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Ingredients BOILED OR ROASTED PUMPKIN PUREE 4-6 pound pumpkin (2-4 kilos) water Instructions BOILED PUMPKIN PUREE Clean and chop pumpkin into 1-2 inch size pieces, place in large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil, continue on a low boil until tender. Drain and place in a blender, blend until smooth.  Use in sweet or savory … Read more

Sausage, Cheese & Mushroom Strudel

Ingredients 1 roll puff pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot (if desired) minced 1½-2 cups mushrooms sliced (500 grams) 2 Italian sausages (without casing chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley ½ teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1-2 dashes pepper 1 cup cheese shredded (fontina, swiss, cheddar, gruyere or your choice) EGG WASH 1 large egg 2 tablespoons milk Instructions In a large frying pan add the olive oil, minced shallot, sliced mushrooms, chopped sausage, … Read more

Leftover Skillet Turkey Pasta

Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic (minced)½-1 medium onion (chopped)1-2 medium bell peppers (thinly sliced)1- 1½ cups mushrooms (thinly sliced) (100-150)½ teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon basil¼ teaspoon salt2-3 tablespoon white wine if desired2-3 ripe plum tomatoes seeded and cubed, or 2-3 canned Marzano tomatoes seeded and chopped1-1 ½ cup chopped cooked turkey or chicken (140-210 … Read more

Easy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients 4-6 pieces of chicken (legs or breasts with skin removed if desired) 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 dashes pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion chopped 1-2 cloves garlic diced 1 large pepper chopped 1 can diced tomatoes (400 grams with juice nothing else added) 1 cup water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes if desired Instructions Rinse and pat dry the chicken with paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon … Read more

Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe

IngredientsFOR THE GNOCCHI 1 pound potatoes (clean but not skinned / not new potatoes)1 cup flour (130 grams)1/2 teaspoon salt1 medium eggSAUCE2 tablespoons olive oil (40 grams)1/2 teaspoon salt1-2 cloves large of garlic chopped1 teaspoons oregano5 leaves basil chopped (or 1 teaspoon/3/4 gram dried) or 1 teaspoon/3/4 gram dried2 dashes of hot pepper flakes (if … Read more

Biggest Loser Frosty Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 banana, medium, sliced1 cup skim milk3/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt1/4 cup pineapple juice1/2 tablespoon honey Directions: Add all ingredients to blender. Process the bananas, milk, yogurt, juice and honey until smooth.Serve immediately. Makes 4 Equal Servings Per serving: 89 calories, 5 g protein, 16 g carbs, 1 g fat4 Smartpoints

SALTED CARAMEL HOT COCOA

INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce – warmed (store-bought or homemade) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING whipped cream salted caramel sauce chocolate shavings INSTRUCTIONS In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the milk. When the milk is warm, add the chocolate chips and caramel. Whisk constantly until chocolate … Read more

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS 1 frozen banana 3 tbsp powdered peanut butter – prepared, mixed with 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp cocoa powder* 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt – (Greek or regular, or dairy-free) 1/3-1/2 milk – any kind 1/3 cup ice INSTRUCTIONS Place all ingredients in the bowl of blender, placing the heaviest ones on top. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Notes -I used powdered peanut butter to keep the fat down and … Read more