Pumpkin Bars

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I figured it's about time I provide a semi-useful recipe!  These are a favorite in the M&M household, first introduced to us by Mary King.  While they are wonderful anytime of any day, I recommend them as a special Thanksgiving breakfast treat! Ingredients: 2 c. pumpkin puree 1 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 c. sugar 2 t. cinnamon 2 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 2 c. flour Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin, oil, eggs, and sugar....

Read More

Chicken Soup

Yummm, bring on the winter chicken noodle soup! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3/4 c. frozen peas 1 lb. chicken thighs 2 c. wide egg noodles 1 c. canned tomatoes 32 oz. chicken broth 1 t. pepper 1 t. dried thyme 1 t. italian herb seasoning 1 t. oregano 1 t. salt Bay leaves 1 t. cilantro 1 t. marjoram 1 t. basil Directions: Put onion, carrots, and celery in a crock pot.  Layer chicken thighs on top of vegetables (I put my on frozen).  Add in tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves.  Cook...

Read More

Chicken & Bean Enchiladas

These are courtesy of my daddy.  They are a great meal to serve to company, easy to prep ahead of time, and delicious the second day! Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sour cream2 cups prepared salsa2 cups grated Cheddar cheese2 cups shredded cooked chicken1 14.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained1 4 oz. can medium green chiles1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed1/2 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon cayenneSalt and pepper4 scallions, thinly sliced12 to 14 soft round 6 to 8inch flour tortillas DIRECTIONS:Preheat...

Read More

Eggs, Anyone?

Just kidding; they're cupcakes!!  Thank you to Krissa for letting my snag this out of her Cupcake Book... check out her blog at http://krissascupcakes.blogspot.com/ Directions upon request!...

Read More