Crockpot Cocktail Meatballs

This is a great recipe for when you are entertaining because it is all in one pot and stays warm.


2-12 ounce jars of Chili sauce
1- 32 ounce jar of Grape jelly
1 bag of frozen traditional meatballs

Add the Chili sauce and Grape jelly into the crockpot and turn it on low and let those flavors marinate together for about 30 minutes and then add the frozen meatballs and keep on low for about 3 hours.

Enjoy!!!!

White Turkey Chili

1 pound lean ground turkey

1 white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1-15 ounce can of original Rotel, drained
1-15 ounce can of Cannellini beans, drained
2 cups of chicken stock (I used low-sodium)
2 fresh Jalapenos, use a little bit of the seeds for spice, chopped up finely
1 cup of Mexican shredded cheese (I used reduced fat)
1/2 cup of sour cream (I used reduced fat)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of Cumin
1 tablespoon of Cayenne Pepper
1 tablespoon of extra light Olive Oil


In a large pot add the olive oil, then over medium-high heat add the onion, jalapeno and garlic....let that saute for about 10 minutes, then add the ground turkey and cumin, cayenne pepper and salt & pepper, and let it get brown.  Then add the Rotel and beans, let that go for about 5 minutes and then add the chicken stock.  I would let it all simmer on low for about 30 to 45 minutes.  Then serve and garnish with sour cream and shredded Mexican cheese, however much to your liking.

Enjoy!!!!

Mexican Casserole

This recipe is from a good friend here in Durango, Jessica - it is great to take to parties, for the kid's or just to always have on hand!

1-15 ounce can of corn, drained
1-15 ounce can of black beans, drained
1-15 ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained (I use the no salt ones)
1-8 ounce sour cream (reduced fat)
1 package of mexican rice (cooked and cooled)
1 cup of Mexican blend shredded cheese (divided into 2 1/2 cups)
3 green onions, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix the cooled rice, corn, tomatoes, black beans, sour cream and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese all together and then put into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with pam.  Then add the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on top and bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

Then once golden brown and bubbling garnish with the chopped green onions.

Enjoy!!!!

GiGi's Pound Cake

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2 cups of flour
2 sticks of butter (I substituted 1 stick of butter and 1 cup of applesauce to cut some of the fat)
2 cups of sugar
2 eggs (I substituted 1/2 cup of egg beaters)
2 tablespoons of Vanilla

Mix all together with a hand mixer and pour into a greased bundt pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, then let it cool before you take out of the bundt pan.

Hunter likes it toasted for breakfast.

Enjoy!!!!

7 Layer Dip

2-15 ounce non fat refried beans
1-8 ounce of reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1-8 ounce light sour cream
1 package of taco seasoning (I use the low sodium one)
1 jar of salsa
4 avocados (make guacamole as you would)
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (I use reduced fat)
1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes
1 small can of diced black olives, drain
3 green onions, chopped

In a separate bowl mix the cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning.

In a large casserole dish start to layer to following
refried beans
sour cream mixture
guacamole
salsa
shredded cheese
tomatoes
olives
green onion

Serve with your favorite tortilla chip or veggies!

Enjoy!!!!