Taco (soup) Tuesday in a Slow Cooker

This week I saw at least three people share their 

Taco Soup recipes. So of course I had to make some and 

share my favorite recipe with you!

Whats amazing about this is, everyone loves it, 

it is so easy to make and of course delicious!

*Note - I doubled the recipe and put it in an extra large crock pot,

  as you will notice in my pictures.

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped (I use chopped frozen onions)

1 (16 oz) can chili beans, with liquid

You Gotta See This Blender

I have only used this blender once 

and I already love it.

This is the new K400 Kitchen Aid Blender

I made a yummy shake in my new blender.

Take a look...

Blend tough ingredients

With the sturdy, die cast metal base and unique asymmetric blade that blends at four distinct angles to pull contents into the blade. Working with the 1.5 Peak HP motor*, the blade creates a powerful blending vortex to power through the toughest ingredients.*Laboratory measurement of peak horsepower output of motor.

3-Part Blending System

Easily blends even the toughest ingredients, from kale to almonds and more, with a powerful vortex created by the ribbed jar design, unique asymmetric blade that blends at four distinct angles, and Intelli-Speed® Motor Control, which senses contents and maintains the optimal speed to power through all ingredients.

Blend your best-tasting creations

With 3 Preset Recipe Programs: Ice Crush, Icy Drinks, and Smoothie. Or, control the taste and texture to fit your personal preference with the 5-speed variable speed dial.

Soft and Yummy Sugar Cookies

These are perfect for your favorite Valentine, school teachers, friends, or just for yourself. Go on and make a batch. You deserve a treat!

Organic Treats and Giveaway

Believe it or not these yummy treats below 

are organic, allergy-free and vegan.

Yummiest Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yummy Strawberry and Cream Cake

Cherry Chip Frosting

Really quick way to add a little something to plain frosting.

Best Brownie Dessert

This is so yummy!

Pumpkin Caramel Bundt Cake

Ingredients:
One spice, white or yellow cake mix (I use the spice!!!)
One 15 oz can pumpkin puree

Mix these two ingredients together, pour into prepared cake pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

You may top this with your favorite glaze. I made homemade caramel and poured on top. I then added chopped pecans.

Serve and enjoy!

Home Cooked Black Beans in Cowboy Caviar

I love to make my own black beans, because you can make them so flavorful. This way you can make a big pot and use them for several dishes.

Healthy Fresh Raspberry Ricotta Treat

This recipe is for a single treat or dessert. I actually have it for breakfast or a healthy treat when I am having a sweet craving.

Chunky Chicken Salad & Grapes

This is one of my favorite sandwiches!

Almond Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake

This is so quick and easy to make, I love it!

Lemon Cheescake for Two

 Light and yummy lemon cheesecake for two!

Kick Up Your Favorite Summer Dinners

 I'd like to welcome Meredith K. and thank her for doing this guest post by on behalf of Ro*Tel.

There are certain meals that just scream, “summer”—the ones you crave when the sun is shining and you can eat outside. While these dishes are popular for a reason, eating the same meals over and over again all summer long can get boring. Make your meals more exciting this season with these easy ways to kick up your favorite summer dinners:

Hot Pink Cupcakes

These are the cupcakes from our 

Bubble Gum Party

If you haven't seen it you should go take a look!

Yummy 3 Ingredient Drink!

I just had to share this yummy, healthy and low calorie drink I whipped up this afternoon.

 

I have one of those nifty little magic bullet mixers, so it is easy and quick to throw the ingredients in there and mix.

 You need to try this. You can also replace the frozen fruit with raspberries, strawberries or blackberries.

I think I will try all three.

Just be sure to add the coconut water. So healthy!

 

Diet Coke Cake & Giveaway

Bubble Gum Cake and Party

My grandaughter is a little sugar fanatic and loves bubble gum. She chose to have a bubble gum party this year.

Here is her cake. Tutorial for this is towards the end of this post.

Green Velvet Cupcakes with Clovers