My Favorite Chili!

It has been cold in Atlanta this week, so I decided to make chili!  My hubby likes it and several of our friends have tried it and seem to like it too. I hope you will try it!

MY FAVORITE CHILI

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion (optional)
1 16-oz can of red kidney beans, drained
                (light or dark)
2 29-oz cans of tomato sauce
1 15-oz can of tomato sauce
2-3 teaspoons chili powder
½ tsp sweet basil, crushed
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

In large skillet cook beef, turkey, garlic and onion (if using) until meat is brown. Drain fat.

In a large sauce pan (6 qt minimum) combine kidney beans,  2 29-oz cans tomato sauce, chili powder, sweet basil, salt and pepper.
Add meat mixture and mix well. Add the 15-oz can of tomato sauce.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover, simmer for 20 minutes.
The chili can be topped with shredded cheese and/or saltine crackers.
Serves 4.
               

Stay warm and stay tuned for more inspiration coming soon.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015!

A new year and a new beginning. I have already been busy in my craft room. I made 20 Curvy Keepsake boxes as favors for my Georgia Homemakers using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die from Stampin' Up! (Item #135853 can be ordered using the third link above).

 

 

I am also experimenting with different papers and colors to create Tea Light Roses. Here is a sample of what I have made...so far. These will be available in my SHOP (see the first link above) in the very near future. If there is a color you would like to see, please let me know. I am still in the developmental stages.

 

My husband and I are still hopeful that we will be able to adopt our first child this year. However, the waiting is so hard, so I'm staying busy. I'll have more creations to post, including some good recipes, in the coming weeks.

 

I hope to restock my Etsy store very soon as well. Everything available in my Etsy store is also available in my SHOP.

 

Thank you for stopping by! I really appreciate your support. I wish a healthy and prosperous New Year for everyone! 

 

Crockpot Italian Chicken

Today I am making one of my favorite (fast and easy) dishes.
I hope you like it!

Crockpot Italian Chicken

2-3 cups chicken (cooked & diced) I like to use chicken tenders.

1 package Zesty Italian dressing seasoning pack
8 oz package of cream cheese (softened)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 soup can of milk (add more milk it the mixture is too think)
1 10 oz jar sliced mushrooms
1 Tablespoon Sweet Basil

Put all ingredients into a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours.

If sauce is too think, add more milk, about 1/2 cup.
Serve over COOKED BOW TIE PASTA.
Sprinkle with Parmassian cheese if desired.

Ready for a little exercise?

The newest item in My Shop is a great novelty, gag-gift item! It is the latest and greatest in exercise equipment!

Introducing:    THE EXERCISE BLOCK

These blocks make great gifts for walking clubs, gym friends, or any special group or person to whom you want to say “this made me think of you!”  This is a NOVELTY item and is intended for ENTERTAINMENT purposes only! 

Each block is cut from pine, sanded, and assembled by hand. Generally each block measures 2” x 2” square and about ¾” thick, with slight variations due to sanding.  The “shoes” are available in 4 different colors: blue, green, pink and purple. Because these blocks are made from natural wood, there will be slight variations in them due to the natural beauty of the wood.

They are available in my shop for $2 each.