Easy and Simple Taco Soup Recipe

Do you want to make Taco Soup? You can try this easy and simple Taco Soup recipe! This is original recipe from Texas. The best part is this recipe so easy and simple to do! You just need about 25 minutes to make delicious Taco Soups for 6 servings. You must try this Taco Soup recipe at your kitchen.

Taco Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can mild chili beans
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com and here are some reviews from some people who have tried this recipe:

Reviewed by sierrawoodall

WE LOVED THIS! My husband ate this all weekend and was so devastated when it ran out. He asked me to make more!! We added some sharp cheddar sprinkle cheese, tortilla chips, and Louisiana hot sauce to our bowl. I added a little sour cream also (:

Reviewed by Shashee71

Loooove this recipe! It is such a nice change up from chili during the winter time! Good as is...don't need to change a thing!!

Reviewed by Erin

I have been making taco soup for years and my family loves it! It is perfect for cooler weather. The only thing I do differently is I do not drain or rinse any of my beans or corn. I add maybe a cup of water but if you like it more soupy then add more. Usually I add it to the cans to get the rest of the juices left behind. We do not like it real spicy so I leave the green chilies out. I have made it with red kidney beans and I like it but my family doesn't. This is a good wholesome meal that gets better and better each day for leftovers.

What do you think about Taco Soup recipe above? Do you want to make it? Anyway, you can check my previous article about easy Halloween recipes and Toasted Pumpkin recipe for your Halloween holiday.

Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe

Are you looking for vanison recipes? You can try to make Grilled Venison Backstrap. I want to share a Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe to you. I know some people are not a big fan of vanison, but if this is your first time cook venison and you need vanison recipes, I'm highly recommend you to try Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe! I got this recipe from allrecipes.com

So many people who have tried Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe say if this recipe Excellent! Here are some reviews from them:

Reviewed by KC192

I really don't like deer. I had never even tried it until I married an avid hunter who likes to bring his game home. No matter how much I soaked the meat in salt water, buttermilk, etc etc I could never get over the gamey taste... until this recipe! It is FANTASTIC! I soaked the meat overnight in cider and in BBQ sauce all day. Half of it I used turkey bacon and the rest regular. (regular was better, turkey wasn't bad) It was delicious!! Be very careful not to overcook it or it will be tough and not as tasty. Thick sliced bacon isn't necessary. FINALLY, I have a way of making venison that we can both enjoy. Thank you! ***What's better then grilled venison wrapped in bacon? Adding a slice of onion and wrapping it up with the meat. Yum.

Reviewed by JOSEPHINE ♥ ALLRECIPES

I only had 1lb of venison so I adjusted accordingly. Also, I used KC Masterpiece for the bbq sauce. Really good bacon flavor on the outside with a sour flavor on the inside. Next time, I would like to use meat tenderizer because it was still difficult for me to chew because I have TMJ. Husband said it was the best venison he has ever had!

Reviewed by Christy

This was absolutely the best venison I have made and have ever eaten. I have cooked a lot of venison in my day, and was getting bored of doing the same old recipes. I came across this one and WOW, my family loved it and said it was even better than steak. It was so easy to do, especially if you have extra time to marinate, the only thing I did different was marinate in the apple cider for over six hours. This is an excellent recipe and will be a definitive in my menu planning.

This recipe is for 4 servings and you need about 5 hours and 15 minutes to make it. It sounds too long, doesn't it? Don't worry, because Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe is easy to do.

Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds venison backstrap, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 quart apple cider
• 1 1/2 pounds thick sliced bacon
• 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, your choice

Directions

1. Place chunks of venison into a shallow baking dish, and pour enough apple cider in to cover them. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove, and pat dry. Discard apple cider, and return venison to the dish. Pour barbeque sauce over the chunks, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 more hours.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Charcoal is best, but if you must, use gas. Remove meat from the refrigerator, and let stand for 30 minutes, or until no longer chilled. Wrap each chunk of venison in a slice of bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Brush the grill grate with olive oil when hot, and place venison pieces on the grill so they are not touching. The bacon will kick up some flames, so be ready. Grill, turning occasionally, until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. The slower, the better. Dig in, and prepare to want more!

I hope Grilled Vanison Backstrap recipe above can be useful for you. Please share your modifications or comment below.

Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Are you looking for Dutch Oven recipes? Why you don't try to make Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti? You can get Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe in here, so you can make it at your kitchen! Total time you need to make delicious Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti for 8 servings is only about 40 minutes.

I got this Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe from foodnetwork and before I share the recipe to you, here are some testimonials from some people who have tried this recipe:

By riverboyd1_11568325

Solid recipe and very easy (no effort to execute. The next one I do will be with apples and brown sugar, however the modifications are only as limited as your produce aisle.

By justmikenord_12

I appreciate how Chef Alton gives meticulous technical instructions. Not to mention his witty humor.

This one is delightful.

I got so excited when I saw the show, I went out and bought a cast iron dutch oven, with the coal lip and all.

Made it once on the camp fire in the cast iron, but I burnt it because I put it right on the hot part of the fire. Forgot the quantity of coals part, but it was still good.

Anyway, did it again using Door County, WI cherries in the oven. It was yummy. put cherry syrup and whipped cream. OOOO-la, la.

Did it again, using apricots from a can, substituting sweet and condensed milk for the liquid (milk and then adding 2 tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of apricot juice. It was different, very deserty but mucho delish. Again served with whipped cream, every body liked it.
Try it on 390 degrees.

I will continue to experiment, and thanks to Chef Alton, I even got a clue.

Here is the Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe:

Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh or frozen cherries
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Butter, for the Dutch oven

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F or prepare charcoal for cooking outdoors by heating coals in a chimney starter until hot and ashy.
2. Butter the bottom and sides of a 5-quart Dutch oven. If using fresh cherries, rinse, stem and pit the cherries. If using frozen, place the cherries into a colander and allow to thaw completely before using. Discard the juice. Spread the cherries evenly over the bottom of the Dutch oven.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Add the milk, vanilla and flour and whisk to combine. Pour the batter over the cherries.

Oven baking:
Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Outdoor coals:
Place 18 to 19 coals on a Dutch oven table. Place a cooling rack, or other wire rack, that is at least 2-inches high, directly over the coals. Place the Dutch oven on the rack directly over the coals. Cover with the lid and place 22 to 23 coals on top. Cook with the lid on for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the Dutch oven, slicing and serving.

You can make a few change to this Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe and if you don't mind you can share the result in here.

Hoppin' John Recipe - Simple and Easy

If you're looking for a Hoppin' John recipe to make Happin' John for your annual tradition, you must read this article! This Hoppin' John recipe is simple and easy to apply. You can learn how to make Hoppin' John and you're also can modify this recipe if you think you need to change something from this Hoppin' John recipe.

I want to share a short description of Hoppin' John that I taken from Wikipedia:

Hoppin' John is the Southern United States' version of the rice and beans dish traditional throughout West Africa. It consists of black-eyed peas (or field peas) and rice, with chopped onion and sliced bacon, seasoned with a bit of salt. Some people substitute ham hock or fatback for the conventional bacon; a few use green peppers or vinegar and spices. Smaller than black-eyed peas, field peas are used in the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia; black-eyed peas are the norm elsewhere.

If you follow this recipe, you need about 15 minutes for preparing time and 2 hours for cooking time. You can make Hoppin' John for 6 servings with this recipe. And here is the Hoppin' John recipe:

Hoppin' John Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas
• 1 pound ham hocks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve!

I got this Hoppin' John recipe from allrecipes.com and this is a good suggestion from Helene. She made a few modification and the result was great.

By Helene

I am rating this recipe to include the changes I made to it. After looking at the recipe I thought this was a good base, but sounded as thought it might be a bit on the bland side. Sooo..I made a few changes. First I added some garlic. I use the pre minced garlic in the jar so I added about 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons. I also chopped up a green bell pepper and added it to the mix along with a can of chopped tomatoes with green chilis (rotell tomatoes)to give it a little extra bite. Also in addition to cooking the soup with a ham bone, verses a ham hock, I also cubed up a good amount of left over ham and added it into the soup at the end. The result was yummy and would make again!!

I hope this Hoppin' John recipe can be useful for you. Hey, you're also can read about toasted pumpkin seeds recipe, easy halloween recipes or you can search your desired recipe in this blog.

Yummy Caramel Recipe

If you want to make yummy caramels, you can read this yummy caramel recipe! You can make about 60 delicious caramels by following this caramel recipe. This caramel recipe is easy to practice. You must try it at your kitchen!

Caramel Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

• Grease a 12x15 inch pan.
• In a medium-size pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring. When the thermometer reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) remove the pot from the heat.
• Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the Carmel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage.

There are 4 important tricks to this caramel recipe that suggested by LADYTY1

1. Very very lightly grease the pan
2. Use a large kettle; mixture actually triples in size during cooking phase
3. It will take from 30 to 40 minutes to get to 250 degrees
4. Make sure caramels are cooled or they will stick to wax paper. If too cooled, they will be hard to cut. I put mine in freezer for 5 minutes after about 10 minutes sitting in pan on counter top. They were really easy to cut and wrap

I hope this caramel recipe can be useful for you who want to make yummy caramels. If you have any suggestions or comments, don't be hesitate to put it below.

Super Easy and Tasty Banana Muffins Recipe

Making a delicious Banana Muffins is very easy! If you don't know how to make it, you can read this Banana Muffins recipe. I got this Amazing recipe from allrecipes.com. In this Banana Muffins recipe, you'll learn how to make a tasty Banana Muffins and the best part from this recipe is Super Easy to applied! So, you must try to make Banana Muffins based on this recipe.

Banana Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

What do you think about Banana Muffins recipe above? Very easy huh? You just need about 35 minutes to make delicious Banana Muffins. I hope you like this Banana Muffins recipe. Here are some reviews from some people who have tried this recipe

Reviewed by K. Lynn

Superb! Following other reviewers' suggestions, I added 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon to the muffin batter. I also used canola oil in place of the melted butter and 1/2 c. white sugar and 1/4 c. brown. In the crumb topping I increased the cinnamon to 1/4 tsp. These are very good and will go in my 'keepers' file!

Reviewed by ahsnunezbbk30sdsu

Great recipe! I realized I didn't have any baking soda in my pantry when I got started so I just added two teaspoons of baking powder instead and they were still delicious. I modified the recipe just a bit by adding 1/8 tsp of cinnamon to the flour and upping the cinnamon to 1/4 tsp for the crumbs. Again delicious! My husband is not a fan of banana nut bread and he LOVED it. That says something! I will definitely make these again.

Reviewed by Hanna Banana

These are very good. I used a mini muffin pan and baked them for 11 min. They turned out great! I think next time I will add cinnamon and vanilla to the batter but as written they were yummy! :)

Delicious Apple Pie Recipe

If you want to make a delicious apple pie, I think you must read this article. Because I want to share to you a delicious Apple Pie recipe. These delicious Apple Pie recipe is written by MOSHASMAMA in allrecipes.com. She said this is her grandmother's Apple Pie recipe. So many people tried her recipe and very satisfied with it! I think you should try these Apple Pie recipe if you want a delicious Apple Pie. You can read the recipe below:

Delicious Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
• Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

You're also can follow this tips for baking fruit pie to make your pie more delicious! Here are some reviews from people who have tried this Apple Pie recipe:

Reviewed by peggy

This recipes was awesome .. I dont like apple pie but this was delicious.. I didnt change a thing the only thing i did was put foil on edges of crust. Very delicious pie

Reviewed by blackatty6

This recipe was very good. I don't have the patience or counter space to make my own pie crust so I bought a pack of 2 crusts from the store. Since the top was a solid crust I cut holes in it for ventilation, but didn't realize until later that the recipe probably says to use a lattice top so that the topping goes into the pie. So next time I would probably toss the apples with some of the topping, then pour some on top. Since my topping wasn't really going into the pie I probably threw out more than half of it. Also I tossed the apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Got a lot of compliments at work with this pie.

Tips for Baking Fruit Pie

Do you want to know how to bake pies? I got a few tips for baking fruit pie for you. It can help you to make your pies looked perfect and delicious! Here are the tips for baking fruit pie:

Tips for Baking Fruit Pie

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature that your recipe recommends. Most fruit pies bake at a temperature between 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Some recipes call for baking the pie in a 450 degree F oven to begin with, then turning down the oven to about 350 degrees F. This helps set the shape of the crust in recipes with a lot of fat; it can keep your crust from slouching.

2. To add a richer color to a double-crust or lattice-topped pie, brush the top crust with milk or lightly beaten egg before baking.

3. Always bake pies on a baking sheet to prevent spillovers in the oven.

Baking a pie with a raw fruit filling will take about an hour.

Berry, apple, and pear pies cook for approximately 45 minutes. When using a pre-cooked filling, pies can bake at a higher temperature for a shorter period of time, just enough to thoroughly bake the crust and heat the filling.

To check the doneness of the filling, insert a knife into the center of the pie. If it meets with little or no resistance, the pie is done. If the pie is not quite done but the top or edges are becoming too dark, loosely cover the top of the pie with aluminum foil to shield it from the heat. A glass pie dish is a great way to ensure the bottom crust is fully baked; using a baking stone or pizza stone is another trick. Baking on a stone ensures that the bottom crust on even the juiciest fruit pie will be done when the top is brown.

4. For shine and sparkle, glaze the crust. Thin a quarter cup of light corn syrup with very hot water. When the pie is done, brush the thinned syrup over the top of the crust. You can add granulated sugar or decorative sugar at this time. Return the pie to the oven for two to three minutes to let the glaze dry and set. Once the pie is done baking, carefully remove it from the oven. Let the pie cool to room temperature before slicing to allow the filling to set.

I hope the tips for baking fruit pie above can be useful for you. Please share this tips if you think it also can be useful for them.

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

If you're looking for Butternut Squash recipes, you can try to read this Spiced Butternut Squash Soup recipe. This is one of the Butternut Squash recipes. Butternut Squash is a type of winter squash. Butternut squash is a fruit that can be roasted and toasted and also be puréed (to make a soup) or mashed into soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins. In New Zealand and Australia, it also known as Butternut pumpkin. Anyway, I've written about easy Halloween recipes yesterday.

Okay, back to Spiced Butternut Squash Soup recipe. You just need 1 hour and 5 minutes to make a delicious soup for 8 servings. Here are the recipe:

Spiced Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 (49.5 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour a thin layer of water in a baking dish, or a cookie sheet with sides. Place the squash halves cut side down on the dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. Cool slightly, then remove the peel. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leek and garlic, and saute for a few minutes, until tender. Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Add the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft. Add the squash, and mash with the potatoes until chunks are small. Use an immersible hand blender to puree the soup, or transfer to a blender or food processor in batches, and puree until smooth. Return to the pot.
• Season the soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper, then stir in the sherry and half-and-half cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.

So many people have tried these Spiced Butternut Squash Soup recipe and here what they say about this recipe.

Reviewed by Deb H

Excellent soup! I pretty much followed the recipe except I used 1 potato and 1 apple, next time I think I will probably use 2 apples and no potato. I didn't have any allspice so I substituted Pumpkin Pie Spice for all the spices. I also used milk instead. It wasn't as thick or creamy as I thought it would be but it was still really good. I will definitely make this one again!

Reviewed by lori

after roasting the squash, and sauteeing the onions, leek and garlic, i put all ingredients in the crock pot for the entire day. The result was a deep, rich flavor. The only thing i would change is i would omit the cayenne pepper or at least limit it to a sprinkle. The bite of the cayenned detracted from the rich, deep flavor of the soup. definetly would make this again without the cayenne. tx for sharing!

Easy Halloween Recipes That You Can Try

Halloween is coming soon on October 31, and make special foods in Halloween day is a good idea! But if you don't have any idea what foods to made, you can see some easy Halloween recipes in this blog. Actually there are so many easy Halloween recipes that you can try at your home. I've written about Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe, Pumpkin Pie recipe, or you can try Apple Crisp recipe. You can read those easy Halloween recipes and practice it at your kitchen.

Easy Halloween Recipes

Anyway, here is some explanation about Foods in Halloween (Wikipedia):

Because the holiday comes in the wake of the annual apple harvest, candy apples (known as toffee apples outside North America), caramel or taffy apples are common Halloween treats made by rolling whole apples in a sticky sugar syrup, sometimes followed by rolling them in nuts.

At one time, candy apples were commonly given to children, but the practice rapidly waned in the wake of widespread rumors that some individuals were embedding items like pins and razor blades in the apples. While there is evidence of such incidents, they are quite rare and have never resulted in serious injury. Nonetheless, many parents assumed that such heinous practices were rampant because of the mass media. At the peak of the hysteria, some hospitals offered free X-rays of children's Halloween hauls in order to find evidence of tampering. Virtually all of the few known candy poisoning incidents involved parents who poisoned their own children's candy.

One custom that persists in modern-day Ireland is the baking (or more often nowadays, the purchase) of a barmbrack (Irish: báirín breac), which is a light fruitcake, into which a plain ring, a coin and other charms are placed before baking. It is said that those who get a ring will find their true love in the ensuing year. This is similar to the tradition of king cake at the festival of Epiphany.

List of foods associated with the holiday:

• Barmbrack (Ireland)
• Bonfire toffee (Great Britain)
• Candy apples/toffee apples (Scotland & Ireland)
• Candy corn, candy pumpkins (North America)
• Caramel apples
• Caramel corn
• Colcannon (Ireland)
• Novelty candy shaped like skulls, pumpkins, bats, worms, etc.
• Pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread
• Roasted pumpkin seeds
• Roasted sweet corn
• Soul cakes

I hope you can get an idea of easy Halloween recipes. Or if you have any idea of easy Halloween recipes, you can share it by put you comment below.

White Chicken Chili Recipe - Simple and Easy!

Are you looking for a White Chicken Chili recipe? You can get a White Chicken Chili recipe in here! You just need 10 minutes for preparing and 20 minutes for cooking, so total time you need to make a delicious and spicy White Chicken Chili is only 30 minutes. This White Chicken Chili recipe is easy to follow, so you should to try this at your kitchen!

In this White Chicken Chili recipe is for 4 servings. Okay, I know you can't wait any longer. Here is the White Chicken Chili recipe:

White Chicken Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove the mixture from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Some people testimonial about this White Chicken Chili recipe:

WONDERFUL, even though I didn't have sour cream on hand. I had a few sub rolls I had to use, so I stuck them under the broiler for a minute with butter & garlic powder for a quick & easy garlic bread. The bread helped to tone down the "zip" of the chili a bit, so it was a perfect combination. Definitely a keeper for those frosty nights!!
connielee

Yum, we loved it. Doubled it for my family of 7. Added more garlic, less broth and mashed one can of the beans as others suggested. I also did not add the can of jalepenos, did all green chilis instead. Only put in 1/4 tsp of cayenne. We are wuss'
Krista Donahue

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Are you looking for Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe? You can try this Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe at your kitchen! This Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe is easy to follow and so deliciously dry and crunchy after baking. Anyway, I've written about Pumpkin Pie recipe a few days ago.

Pumpkin season arrives in the fall, just in time for Halloween. Pumpkin seeds are a tasty snack eaten, salted or roasted. Our preference is with the shell on - when they are toasted properly they are very crisp and easy to eat. It helps if you're going to eat them with the shells on that you use seeds from sugar pumpkins, somewhat smaller than the mega-sized carving pumpkins (not really pumpkins but large squash). The trick? You will know it after you read the Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe below. But, before I tell you the recipe, you can read Pumpkin Seeds description from Wikipedia:

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are small, flat, green, edible seeds. Most pumpkin seeds are covered by a white husk, although some pumpkin varieties produce seeds without them. Pumpkin seeds are a popular snack that can be found hulled or semi-hulled at most grocery stores. However, roasting pumpkin seeds (usually scooped out of jack-o-lanterns) is a popular Halloween treat. Pumpkin seeds have many health benefits, as they are a good source of protein, zinc, and other vitamins, and they are even said to lower cholesterol. One gram of pumpkin seed protein contains as much tryptophan as a full glass of milk. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and phytosterols.

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

• One medium sized pumpkin
• Salt
• Olive oil

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut open the pumpkin and use a strong metal spoon to scoop out the insides. Separate the seeds from the stringy core. Rinse the seeds.
2. In a small saucepan, add the seeds to water, about 2 cups of water to every half cup of seeds. Add a half tablespoon of salt for every cup of water (more if you like your seeds saltier). Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
3. Spread about a tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a roasting pan. Spread the seeds out over the roasting pan, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes. When browned to your satisfaction, remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack. Let the seeds cool all the way down before eating. Either crack to remove the inner seed (a lot of work and in my opinion, unnecessary) or eat whole.

I hope you loved the Toasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe above. Please put your comment below after you try this recipe.

Tasty Exotic Filipino Foods That You Must Try!

When you visit the Philippines, you will surely leave with a smile not only in your lips but most especially your stomach. The Philippines is one of the places in the world where you can eat delectable and delicious exotic dishes that will surely satisfy your appetite. It is not surprising that Filipino foods, recipes and delicacies are often described as strange and unique with different tastes mixing in one simple dish.

The country has a history of more than a hundred years of external influences which is the countries who colonized the Philippines. Filipinos are known in the world as a group of people who sees food as a very significant element in their everyday lives especially in their culture. Filipino food is considered as one of the Philippine culture highlights. You will also observe that the Filipinos' favorite place in the house is the kitchen.

Filipino Foods

The exotic Filipino foods are known in the whole world because they are all delicious and really look unusual dish to eat. Dishes like "bagoong" (shrimp paste) and "dinuguan" (pork blood stew) do look really exotic and unusual for many people, specially for those who don't have Filipino blood in them. But, one thing is for sure, the looks and smell of this exotic Filipino foods will be covered up by the unique taste and blend of spices the said dishes has to offer. Once you have tasted it and captured its distinctive taste, you will surely crave for more.

Some of the reality shows have featured these exotic Filipino foods as part of their challenge in the show. One example is the "balut" which was featured in the show Fear Factor. For those who don't know, "balut" is a fertilized egg (duck or chicken) with a nearly developed embryo inside. This egg will be boiled and eaten in shell alongside with either salt or vinegar with chili mixture to season their egg. It may not look or sound good at all, but the taste of it will surely captivate every taste buds that will try this food. Of course, many Filipinos does not find these foods as exotic and unlikely to be eaten especially "balut" which are sold every night on streets.

As one travels in the provinces of the country, one will see that the delicacies become more and more exotic. This is not a surprise since Filipino will try to eat and cook every living thing in their surroundings or backyards. We could say that Filipinos does not care that much what the physical looks or attributes of a thing as long as they could eat them. Whether it's crunchy or slimy, Filipino delicacies are sure to be tasty and healthy. Many Filipinos will try to use every part of an animal as a source of their food. The resourcefulness of the Filipinos can be seen in this way. So, would you like to try to eat Filipino foods ???

Losing Weight Quickly - Free Diet Tips

Following these diet tips are a good first step on the way to creating your body's own fat burning furnace. Be sure to practise a healthy lifestyle and introduce consistency into your diet & fitness program to lose weight quickly and to make the fat loss permanent.

Just follow these weight loss diet tips that you can use daily to lose weight quickly, with ease.

Diet Tips to Lose Weight Quickly

1. Find alternatives to baking soda, baking powder and soya sauce in your cook book recipes. Check out other ways to add flavour - experiment.
2. For a tasty low fat mayonnaise spread, try mixing one teaspoon of Dijon mustard or Satay sauce with a low fat yoghurt to taste.
3. If you are looking for healthy low fat alternatives try this neat trick: use vegetables such as capsicum and zucchini and stuff them with flavoured fillings or minced up white meat, chicken, fish etc
4. Whatever you do, always consult your doctor before you start any weight loss program. It is important that you confirm that there is not a medical problem that is stopping you from losing weight.
5. The best time to work out is about 8 hours after waking up. This is because at this time of day, the body's metabolism starts to slow down. So, take 30 minutes of exercise before you have dinner to increase your metabolism and you will find that you burn fat for up to 3 hours after your work out is over. This is great when used as part of your weight loss diet plan.
6. To put extra iron in your diet, add some alfalfa or mung beans to your regular meals.
7. When you next cook your family's favourite meal, be sure to leave out as much salt, at and sugar as possible - look for healthy alternatives, such as using low fat yoghurt instead of cream, leaning out the oil when you stir fry and replace salt with other herbs and spices to taste.
8. Don't miss out on meals. Trying to cut calories by leaving out a meal actually works against you because your body's metabolism will slow down to compensate in order to conserve energy - your body does this when there is a limited intake of fuel. Eating little and often can increase your metabolism.
9. Eat slower and make sure you chew longer and never rush a meal. The longer you take to eat, the faster your stomach can tell your brain that you are full... it takes time for this communication to take place! That way you will reduce your appetite over time.
10. Eat little and often - have healthy snacks - it is better to eat several times instead of only one or two meals a day.
11. Take time out to learn about nutrition, what foods are good for you and get creative with some healthy recipes. You can check out the free potent food guide link in the resource box below!
12. If you must use oil for stir fries, try using chicken stock instead to cut down on the fat.
13. You'd think toasted muesli would be healthy, right? Don't be fooled just because it says "muesli"! In actual fact, toasted muesli has more fat content than a plate of bacon and eggs. Buy non-toasted muesli instead!
14. Did you know that most of the good ingredients in fruit and vegetables is just under the skin? Don't peel - scrape; and if possible, don't remove the skins at all.
15. This little known trick is also good for the skin! Try a squeeze of lemon in a cup of warm water before you have breakfast - it really kick starts your metabolism in the morning. It also helps to prevent constipation and it's real good for your skin.
16. Pita bread wraps are great for salad fillings
17. Try not to go it alone. It's great to have someone else to help keep you motivated to stay with your weight loss program. Join a club or buddy up with someone.
18. Even if you don't have lemon juice, drink hot water in the morning and not cold water - hot water first thing will help speed up your calorie consumption.
19. The metabolism slows down in the evening. Don't eat anything if it is less than 3 hours before you go to bed.
20. Stuck for time? Don't go for junk food - instead go for pasta or a quick salad. They only take a few minutes to prepare.
21. Metabolic enhancers - such as chilli - they help turn your body into a fat burning furnace.
22. Did you know that most of the egg fat is in the yolk? So try making omelettes without the yolks and really reduce your fat intake.
23. Tofu and soya are excellent alternative sources of protein. Many vegetables yield good amounts of protein such as in lima beans and lentils - add them to your soups and casseroles.
24. You can remove fat from baking trays by dropping ice cubes into them - the fat sticks to the ice cube.
25. If you are going grocery shopping, always eat before you go! And make a list of the foods you are going to get and stick to it. That way you can prepare your diet and get the healthy foods to further promote your weight loss plan. And leave the tempting sweets in their wrappers on the shelf!

These are just some of the things you can do, with ease, to help you get into the habit of eating healthily and lose weight quickly. Another method is paleo diet, you can read paleo diet recipe to learn more about it. I hope you can lose weight quickly by practicing the tips above.

Apple Crisp Recipe - Simple and Easy!

This Apple Crisp recipe is so simple and easy! You can learn how to make delicious Apple Crisp at your kitchen by following this Apple Crisp recipe. This Apple Crisp recipe is for 12 servings. Amount per serving:   Calories: 316, Total Fat: 8.4g, Cholesterol: 20mg. Here is a short description about Apple Crisp that I copied from Wikipedia:

Apple crisp in the United States and Canada or apple crumble as it is known in the United Kingdom is a dessert consisting of baked apples topped with a crisp crust. Ingredients usually include cooked apples, butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and often oats and brown sugar, ginger, and/or nutmeg. Many different kinds of fruit can substituted for apples, such as peaches, berries, pears, etc. One of the most common variants is 'apple rhubarb crisp/crumble', in which the rhubarb provides a tart contrast to the apples.

To practice Apple Crisp recipe, the preparation time is 30 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. Total time you needed to practice Apple Crisp recipe is 1 hour and 20 minutes. As I mentioned above, this Apple Crisp recipe is simple and easy to follow. So, let's start to make Apple Crisp!

Ingredients

• 10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
• Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch pan. Mix the white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour and ground cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
• Combine the oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Do you want to know what people say after try this Apple Crisp recipe? Read their reviews below:

Apple Crisp Recipe Review

Reviewed by Polish Baby

This was excellent - I used 6 apples and next time I would use 7 as I like a thicker apple base. I mixed the flour/sugar/cinnamon together, added nutmeg, and tossed with the apples. I couldn't decide between the reviews that said to use water or not, so I used 1/4 cup of rum instead and sprinkled it over the apples. I also added nutmeg to the topping and would recommend making 1-1/2 to 2 times the topping. Don't be afraid to cut the apples thicker, they will bake beautifully. Perfection!

Reviewed by jenn

This was amazing, I added frozen berry blend (blueberries, raspberries, cranberries) atop the apples before adding the crumble and served it with vanilla ice cream on top. AMAZING, and super easy, thanks for posting!

Revewed by Jayslace

I followed it except used whole wheat flour and splenda brown and white sugars. Delicous! Thank you for sharing this!

Please put your comment below after you practice Apple Crisp recipe above. You're also can share this recipe if you think it can be useful for the others.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe - Make This at Your Home!

This Pumpkin Pie recipe is perfect for a Thanksgiving feast or Christmas! So, you must try this Pumpkin Pie recipe at your home. But, before I tell your the Pumpkin Pie recipe, I want to share to you a short description of Pumpkin pie that I copied from Wikipedia:

Pumpkin pie derp is a traditional pile of lard, eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States and Canada. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time and featured also at Halloween.

The pie consists of a pumpkin-based custard, ranging in color from orange to brown, baked in a single pie shell, rarely with a top crust. The pie is generally flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

This pie is often made from canned pumpkin or packaged pumpkin pie filling (spices included); this is a seasonal product available in bakeries and grocery stores, although it is possible to find year-round.

To make Pumpkin Pie, at least you need 15 minutes for preparation and 55 minutes for cook. The total time you need to make Pumpkin Pie is 1 hour 10 minutes. This Pumpkin Pie recipe is for 8 servings. So, are you ready to read and follow the Pumpkin Pie recipe? Okay, let's read it below:

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

So many people have tried this Pumpkin Pie recipe. What did they say about this recipe? Read their honest review below.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe Reviews

Reviewed by Amy Lyn

This was so much simpler than I was worrying pumpkin pie would be! It would have been even simpler if I had used canned pumpkin but I was happy to use the sugar pie ones! Great recipe, thanks Eagle Brand! Also thanks to the folks who suggested pre-baking the shell a bit.

Reviewed by bobolynn

Super easy, and everyone agreed that this is the perfect traditional pumpkin pie.

Reviewed by KathleenXoXo

My daughter wanted Pumpkin Pie for her birthday and this was the recipe I made...It was awesome! The best I've ever tried. I didn't have the ginger or nutmeg. So improvised with 2tsp Cinnamon and a 1/2tsp allspice & also used a graham cracker crust.....it was such a hit with all my family that I've been nominated to make the pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving! Soooo soooo good :)

I hope this Pumpkin Pie recipe can be helpful for you. Please share this recipe if you think it can be helpful for the others.