Old Fashioned Colorado Green Chili

This is a simple recipe that can easily be modified to suit your taste.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. cubed pork
1 tbsp. minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes (you can substitute 1 14 oz can)
1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 cup water
2 ½ cups diced green chilies (about 20 chilies)
2 cups diced onion.
Salt & pepper to taste.
Instructions:Brown pork in skillet with garlic and pepper. Add flour and brown as well. In crock pot, mix pork, garlic, tomatoes, water, green chilies and onion. Simmer for at least 2 hours. Water can be added to thin down and flour can be added to thicken.(You can also cook it in a large pot on the stove at low heat.)Hint: Let simmer at least an hour before tasting and modifying by adding chilies, more tomatoes, garlic, etc.This is a very meaty, very slightly thickened chili – thin for Colorado style chili. If you like really thick chili, use 4-5 tbsp. flour rather than 3 and/or reduce the water.Makes approximately 3 quarts. Serves 8-10.

The following is a note from Karen:

I made this recipe yesterday and it went over very well. I doubled it so I had enough for 2 meals and some to freeze. I added 2 pureed jalapenos as it was pretty mild and it turned out about the right spiciness. You could spice it up or down according to your taste. I had frozen some whole tomatoes from the garden last summer that I used instead of the fresh and they worked well. Instead of chicken broth I used bullion cubes. I made it up in the morning and cooked it all day in the crock pot - you wouldn't have to cook it that long. Yesterday we ate it over tortillas with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and picante sauce. Today we ate like a soup with cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, and tortilla chips/and or tortillas on the side. Both ways it was good.
Karen W's recipe...sent by Grma Susie

Clean Out Your Fridge Quiche

(Makes 2 large pie pans)

12 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheese
1 lb. sausage, browned (or throw in bacon if you prefer)
1/2 cup onion
1 clove garlic, minced
any chopped vegetables of your choice:
spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, red peppers...
salt, pepper, a little but of Lawry's, whatever you like for seasoning
4 cups brown rice, cooked

Grease two pie pans. Press brown rice in pans to make the crust. Saute onion and garlic. Mix all ingredients together. Pour into pie pans.
Bake at 375* for 50-60 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes.

I was just given this recipe by a friend and we LOVE it! I just made half the recipe. She says she makes them both and sticks one in the freezer. Then it's an easy dinner to just thaw and bake!
Enjoy! Stacie

Jamaican Stew

2 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 small can diced green chilies
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups cubed(1/2 inch) sweet potato
1/2 cup water
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper

Stir in right before serving:
3 Tbsp peanut butter

Serve with:
chopped dry roasted peanuts
lime wedges

Heat oil in skillet, saute onion and garlic. Mix with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes or cook in crockpot for 8 hours on low.

I like to throw in some cooked chicken as well. This is one of our favorite soups!
Enjoy! Stacie

Pumpkin Muffins

1 1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
Mix dry ingredients and set aside. In large bowl beat eggs. Stir in pumpkin, melted butter and chocolate chips. Slowly add dry ingredients. Spoon into muffin pan, lined with muffin papers. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. For mini muffins, use mini chocolate chips and bake 15-18 minutes.
These are SCRUMPTIOUS!!! I am not a big fan of chocolate chips in breads/muffins so in the regular size muffins I used 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips. I think closer to 1/2 cup would be perfect. :-)
Enjoy!
Stacie

Grape Salad

4 lbs grapes(2 lb. green & 2 lb. red), washed and dried
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2-4 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cream the cream cheese, sour cream and white sugar. Stir grapes into cream cheese mix. Sprinkle top with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
Makes 10 servings

A great potluck dish!
Stacie

Lisa's Awesome Bean Salad

1 can corn
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp dried basil
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro(optional)

Mix all ingredients together. Serve chilled.
Makes 8 servings

We love this salad!
Stacie

The Best Zuchinni Bread

3 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 cups grated zucchini
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp maple extract
2 cups white flour
1 cup wheat flour
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup oatmeal

Preheat oven to 325*. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
In large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Mix in oil, applesauce and sugars. Stir in zucchini, vanilla and maple. Combine remaining ingredients and stir in egg mixture. Divide into prepared pans.
Combine topping ingredients and spread over the top of the loaves.
Bake for 60-70 min. or until done!
YUM!!!!
Enjoy! Stacie