On a cold crummy day like today, warm yummy food is what’s on our mind! Okay…let’s be honest… treats like these are on our mind no matter what the day! Whether you were lucky enough to have a snow day or not, you can make this day delightful with a few recipes that are sure to warm you up and satisfy your belly!
Taco Soup:
In a crock pot combine:
-15 oz canned pinto beans
-15 oz canned kidney beans
-15 oz canned black beans
-14.5 oz of canned, diced tomatoes
-15 oz of canned corn
-1 cup of diced onions
-1package of taco seasoning
-7oz of canned green chilis
-1package of ranch seasoning
Cook 16 oz of lean beef, drain all liquid and add to crockpot. Add water to the consistency desired. Once you’ve let it simmer in the crockpot to your heart’s content you now have a delicious soup awaiting you!
S’more Brownies:
• For the crust:
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 160g crushed biscuits
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch fine salt
• For the brownie:
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 113g dark chocolate, chopped
• 200g light brown sugar
• 175g white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 large cold eggs
• 120g plain flour
• For the topping:
• 1 bag large marshmallows
Instructions:
-Heat oven to 325ËšF
-Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by 1 inch.
-Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter
-Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Bake until golden brown (20 minutes)
-Put the butter and chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave on medium power for 2 minutes. Stir, and microwave again until completely melted.
-Put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl on the pan. Stir occasionally until melted.
-Stir the light brown and white sugars, vanilla and salt into the melted chocolate.
-Add the eggs and beat vigorously to make a thick and glossy batter. Add the flour and stir until just incorporated.
-Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake about 40 to 45 minutes.
-Remove from the oven and carefully position a rack about 6 inches from the grill and preheat on low.
-Layer marshmallows across the top and toast under the broiler until golden, about 2 minutes. Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the aluminum flaps. Cut into 12 (2-inch) squares and enjoy!
Thank you Weight Watchers and the Food Network for these delicious recipes!