Monday, December 21, 2020

Sunshine Jello

 1 large cook n serve lemon pudding prepared as directed. 

1 small orange jello- prepared as directed. Mix together while warm and put in pan in fridge.

Next day - mix

1 cup milk

1 small instant lemon pudding

1- 8 oz cool whip

Put mandarin oranges on top right before serving


Best Sweet Potato Chili

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil

1 med onion- any color

4 cloves garlic minced

1 bell pepper diced

 1-2 jalapenos, minced

2 lb ground turkey or beef

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp chili powder

 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 inch cubes

1 28 oz can tomatoes (not drained)

2 cans black beans rinsed and drained

32 oz beef broth

1 15 oz can pumpkin puree

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onion, fresh lime juice


 In 1 1/2 tsp olive oil add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapenos. Saute about 5 mins until fragrant and tender- add to slow cooker.

In same skillet add ground turkey or beef. Sprinkle cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder adn paprika. When meat is cooked through add to slow cooker. 

Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, beans, broth, pumpkin, cinnamon, and cocoa powder to slow cooker and stir to combine. Place on lid and cook 4-6 hrs high or 8-10 low (or until sweet potatoes are tender).

 When done remove lid for 15 mins to thicken. Serve with toppings. -Freezes well!!