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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Crockpot Chili

Crockpot Chili
2 can of Chili Beans
1 large can of Kidney Beans
1 large can of diced tomatoes
2 packets of Lawry's CHILI seasoning (follow directions on packet)
2 pounds of cooked ground beef
1 onion cooked with ground beef (optional)
Add 1 cup of water if needed.

Cook meat with 1 seasoning packet
(and onions if desired.)
Mix all the cooked and canned ingredients together in a crockpot. Add the 2nd seasoning packet.
Cook on high for 1 hour.

SET UP THE GARNISH BAR w/
Cheese Its
Grated cheddar cheese
Green onions, fried onions or diced onions
Jalapeños 
Sour cream
Baked Potatoes or Hot Dogs

Great Charity idea: Every school or church has a can food drive:  Buy an extra can of each and donate with a copy of this recipe.  


A Champion's Breakfast-Oatmeal Egg Pancakes

As a soccer mom, I want the most nutrition for my player before the game. Unfortunately the early games prevent this from happening - until I found out about Oatmeal Egg Pancakes.

Beat 2 eggs, mix with one pouch of oatmeal (I use Trader Joe's Organic Oats and Flax Instant Oatmeal)
Add a splash of nonfat milk (or water) and stir. Spray your skillet with a light cooking spray then pour mixture into pan just as you would a pancake.
Serve with fruit of choice.




Note: these are great to-go just in case you are running late. Like me =)