5 Minute Salsa

I absolutely LOVE my food processor.  I can make salsa in no time flat...

4 med tomatoes
1/3 of a large cucumber
1 carrot
2 jalapenos (seeds removed)
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 red onion
juice from 1-2 limes
salt and pepper

Just chop all ingredients into big chunks and process away!  Add a bit of olive oil if you need to...

This just tastes healthy and so satisfying - especially on multigrain chips!

Brownie Winner

I found this recipe in an old recipe book that some parents of my son's soccer team players put together - and this one for blondies was a true winner!  I didn't have quite enough brown sugar, so just used regular sugar to finish.  I also used walnuts, and put them in the batter AND on top.

Super delicious!

Simple Soup

Simple soup to make in the crockpot for these pre-fall days...served with cornbread!

1 chopped onion
2-3 sliced carrots
2 sliced zucchini
1 can whole tomatoes
2 cans beef broth
1 1/2 cups water
2 T parsley flakes
1 T oregano
1 1/2 cups small shell pasta
grated Parm

Place all ingredients in the crockpot except the shells and cheese.  Cook on high 5 hours, then the last 30 minutes add the pasta.  Serve and top with the grated Parm.

Bags for Treats

Saw these bags at Burke's Outlet and Marshalls yesterday for $2.99 each.  They can be used for trick or treat bags, to use for gifts, or for decoration in your house!  I loved them all - they are really, really cute!

Pumpkins Everywhere!

Pumpkins everywhere - I love them.  I wanted a tray to stand behind my stove, some cute dish towels to hang on the oven to tie in the tray with the rug in the kitchen.  And I wanted a wreath - but they were outrageous in price - so I opted for a hanging wooden pumpkin that was super affordable...and it went on my porch!

These cool items were found at Marshalls.

Around the Neck

I wanted a few chokers for fall and found these really cute ones at Forever 21 - super inexpensive! I can't wait to wear them!

Pita Pocket Lunch

What a tasty lunch!

pita pockets
cucumber
chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
radishes
cilantro
ground cumin
leftover seasoned chicken (I used rosemary chicken from yesterday's dish!)
olive oil
lemon juice

Just mix the ingredients, then toss with olive oil mixed with lemon juice, for the dressing.  salt and pepper if your chicken is not seasoned. stuff the pocket!