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This is my all time FAVORITE cupcake recipe. The great surprise is that they are healthier than regular cupcakes. Try these out and see what you think. You will be in love with them at first bite… SURPRISE CUPCAKES 1 (18 ounce) box devil’s food cake mix            1 c. canned pumpkin 1/3 cup water                                                      2Continue reading “Surprise Cupcakes!”

  Sometimes it is hard to form good habits so I found a fun way to stay active and healthy. Look at this fun calendar in the link below! Print it out and put it somewhere and mark off each day that you do the activity. Even though it is geared to the parents, switchContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

Tangy, Sweet, Smoky, Yummy, PULLED PORK SANDWICHES! This is another recipe that the creations are endless… There is no printable recipe. Create your own!

Okay kids! Here is your chance to play with your food! The cool thing with this recipe is there isn’t an official recipe…what??? It is time to CREATE! SUPER EASY CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Cold days, warm cobbler–doesn’t get much better! This recipe is so yummy and easy. Great comfort food! Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler Apple mixture: 7-8 Apples, peeled, cored, and cut into slices (I used Granny Smith but you can use whatever) ½ cup packed brown sugar 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmegContinue reading “Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler”

Use that leftover turkey in this chili and you will be wishing you had more to use up! WHITE CHICKEN CHILI  2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken OR leftover turkey 3 cans white beans, drained 1 can corn or 2 cups frozen corn 1 envelope or tablespoon taco seasoning mix 1 can chopped green chilies 1Continue reading “White Chicken (or Turkey) Chili!!!”

Love this comfort food! Be creative and top with fruit, nuts, whipped cream… OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING ¾ cup rice (I used brown rice) but whatever works. 3 cups milk ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1/8 teaspoon salt ¼ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla Lightly grease slow cooker. AddContinue reading “Old Fashioned Rice Pudding”

Taco soup that’s so easy, it’s like magic! TACO SOUP 1 lb. ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans 1 (16 oz.) can chili beans 1 (16 oz.) can corn 1 (16 oz.) can black beans 1 (16 oz.) can Mexican-style tomatoes (I don’t like chunky tomatoes so I blendContinue reading “Taco Soup”

SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES 3 lbs. potatoes (I used a mix of red and russets but either is fine.) 4 teaspoons minced garlic OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ cups milk 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and Pepper to taste Any other seasonings Spray a 5 quart (or larger) slow cooker with non-stick spray.Continue reading “Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes”

Apples, apples, apples! Let’s get creative–this is a great fall recipe (although I love it any time of year…) APPLE SPICE PANCAKES 1 ½ cups complete pancake mix (just add water kind)—I used whole wheat but any kind is fine. 1 cup water 1 apple, peeled and grated ½ cup applesauce 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½Continue reading “Apple Spice Pancakes”