SMOKY SAUSAGE CHILI

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I know, I know it's not quite time for chili yet but this Smoky Sausage Chili recipe caught my eye so I thought I'd post it so you can use it in the months to come.

I really don't enjoy the Winter months but with some hot, steamy chili simmering on the stove it makes it a little easier to handle.
Try this recipe out and let me know how you love it.


INDREGDIENTS:

1 pound of lean ground beef
1 large onion
1 tablespoon of chili powder (I prefer a little more as hot and spicy chili is always what I'm looking for)
1 tablespoon of ground cumin
1/2 pound of smoked sausage (again I use the hot stuff as opposed to the mild variety)
1 12-ounce can of kidney beans
1 cup of Pace's picante sauce
1 cup of V-8 vegetable juice
1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce

PREPARATION:

Brown the ground meat with the onion in a large sauce pan or a dutch oven.  Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin over the meat while it is cooking and stir it for about 2 minutes.

Slice and quarter the smoked sausage.

Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring everything to a boil.  Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.  Be sure to add a little water if it gets too thick.  Don't want it to burn now, do we?

That's it.  Simple, quick and really really great on a cold Winter day.  Now go sit in front of your fireplace, bring along a good book and watch the snow through your window.  If you're like me that's as close as I want to be to the outside.

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NAP TIME... And then a snack!

School is about to begin for the year and that means that when the kids get home they're going to want something to snack on... but first perhaps a short nap.  Here is a simple recipe that should help you fill their tummies.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Tablespoon of lemon juice in milk
1/2 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.. or..1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind (or orange).
1/3 cup of sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup natural bran
1 teaspoon of ginger
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup rasins
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 egg
1 cup wholewheat flour
1 cup applesauce

PREPARATION:
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg; add oil, yogurt, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla and lemon/orange rind; mix well.

In another bowl, stir together raisins, flour, bran, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; add to wet ingredients and mix only until combined.

Turn into a lightly greased 8-inch square cake pan. Lightly press almonds into top of batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a fork or toothpick comes out clean (squares will be moist).

Let cool, then cut into squares. Makes about 25 small squares 1 1/2 inch or so.
The Kids Are Going To Love Them!

Steve and Kim

RED LOBSTER CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS

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I've seen many recipes that say they are Red Lobster original biscuits but they never seem to hit the nail on the head like this one does.  It has the "exact" ingredients they use to prepare these mouth-watering delights.


INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups of bisquick baking mix
1 cup cheddar cheese finely grated3/4 cup Whole Milk
2 talbespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 dash of salt (don't forget to throw a little bit over your left shoulder for good luck)

PREPARATION:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees

Combine the Bisquick with cheddar cheese, milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter.  Add 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder in a medium bowl and mix until well-combined.


Drop approximately 1/4 cup portions of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.


Mix together 1/4 cup butter with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, parsley flakes and salt.  Brush this mixture over the tops of each unbaked biscuit.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits begin to turn light brown. 


Serve Warm.  Make more and enjoy them again and again.




Steve and Kim

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SUPER EASY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

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Black Bean Brownies are something you might never have heard of until now. Well, this is your lucky day! They are high in fiber and other nutrients. If you must you can tell yourself "self, these brownies are less bad for you than the guilt-ridden other kind."
Here's what you do to make these delicious treats.






INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces Black Beans -one can
2 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 package dark chocolate brownie mix- your favorite brand
1/2 cups Walnuts - or pecans as a topping
2 cups whipped topping - low fat if you must.

PREPARATION:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 Degrees. Grease or spray an 8X8 baking pan.
Place the beans (with liquid), eggs and oil in food processor and spin it up until fairly smooth.
Add the brownie mix and spin it again to mix everything. Then add the nuts you've chosen or non at all if that is your want.
Pour everything into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes. They're done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool and cut into about 16 delicious pieces.
Serve them with a couple of heaping helpings of whipped topping.
Enjoy!
Steve and Kim

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FROZEN MARGARITA

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This frozen mixture of loveable libation will help you forget that it is sunny, 85 degrees and so humid you might as well not bother taking a shower because you'll just have to come back inside and take another one as soon as you go outside to get the mail.  Best of all, it takes only 5 seconds to prepare.  What is it you say?  Frozen Margarita.
You of course won't want to have this just before going to work or driving somewhere so schedule this tasty treat to be enjoyed when you are home, have nowhere to go and all day to get there.

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons of coarse salt
1 lime wedge
3 ounces of white tequila
1 ounce of triple sec
2 ounces of lime juice
1 cup of crushed ice

PREPARATION:
Place salt in a saucer.  Rub the rim of a margarita or collins glass with the live wedge and then dip the glass into the salt.  Coat the rim thoroughly, reserve lime.
Pour tequila, triple sec, lime juice and crushed ice into a blender.  Blend well at high speed.  Pour into the glass.


Nobody Can Drink Just One so be careful out there.
Steve and Kim

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RED VELVET CAKE

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This Red Velvet Cake is so rich and moist you simply won't be able to put your fork down.  Chase it with a cold glass of milk and you'll think you are in heaven.
Steve

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 2 ounces red food coloring
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• White frosting, recipe follows

White Frosting:

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the shortening, eggs and sugar. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cocoa and food coloring. Add the paste to the shortening mixture. Sift the flour and salt together over parchment. Add to the batter alternately with the buttermilk in 3 additions. Add the vanilla extract. Fold in the baking soda and vinegar. Pour the batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack. Invert the cakes from the pans.
Frosting: Over medium heat, cook the flour and milk until thickened. Let cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the flour mixture.
Frost the top of the first layer with frosting and set the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.

Heavenly Silver Dollar Hot Cakes

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This is one of my favorite recipes for hot cakes.  They are small, easy to prepare and you can easily control the portions served.  Having a large hot cake on your plate is messy, too much to eat and just plain wasteful.  Try these little hot cakes and see what you think.
Serve them with some steaming hot sausage or bacon.  Top them with your favorite fruit.  Sit back and enjoy.
Steve

These are the lightest sour cream silver-dollar-size hotcakes I’ve ever had—they seem to hover over the plate. They are heavenly and certainly should be served hot.

INGREDIENTS:

4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cake flour
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar

PREPARATION:

 

1. Put the eggs in a mixing bowl and stir until well blended. Add the salt, baking soda, flour, sour cream, and sugar, and mix well. All of this can be done in a blender, if you prefer.

2. Heat a griddle or frying pan until it is good and hot, film with grease, and drop small spoonfuls of batter onto the griddle—just enough to spread to an approximately 2 1/2-inch round. When a few bubbles appear on top of the pancakes, turn them over and cook briefly.

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