Crispy Taco Sloppy Joes

These Crispy Taco Sloppy Joes are a tasty take on the original sloppy joe recipe. They combine the flavors of tacos with the ease of making a sloppy joe. Great for a quick and filling dinner during the week

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 taco shells
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks

Stir in taco seasoning mix and salsa

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F 175C

Place taco shells on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 5 minutes

Once taco shells are warm, spoon the beef mixture into each shell

Top each taco with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro, if desired

Serve immediately and enjoy

Strawberry Dream Frosting Cupcakes

For strawberry fans, these Strawberry Dream Frosting Cupcakes are a great treat. There is fresh strawberry puree in the moist and fluffy cupcakes, and a dreamy strawberry frosting on top that will make your taste buds dance.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed and strained
• 1 batch Strawberry Dream Frosting see below

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the fresh strawberry puree until the batter is evenly pink

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with the Strawberry Dream Frosting

Decorate the cupcakes as desired and enjoy

Black Currant Brownies

Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor of these black currant brownies. The tartness of the black currants goes well with the rich flavor of the dark chocolate, making these brownies a great treat for any event.

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate
• 100g unsalted butter
• 150g granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 100g black currants fresh or frozen

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180C 350F and grease a baking pan

In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, either over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth

Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well combined

Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract

Fold in flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix

Gently fold in black currants

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares

Vegan Mini-Choc Chip Bundt Cakes

These mini chocolate chip vegan Bundt cakes are delicious and can be used as a sweet treat or dessert. Because they are moist, chocolatey, and full of mini chocolate chips, these cakes will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease mini Bundt cake molds

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, mix almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until smooth

Fold in vegan mini chocolate chips

Divide batter evenly into Bundt cake molds

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from molds

Cool completely on a wire rack

Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving

TSLC Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for tender chicken and flavorful vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom

Add baby carrots, halved baby potatoes, sliced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken

Pour chicken broth and olive oil over the vegetables and chicken

Sprinkle dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper over the ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender

Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix well with the vegetables and juices

Serve hot and enjoy

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner is easy to make and tastes great. It has roasted vegetables, juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon, and ranch dressing on top of everything.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Place the chicken breasts on one side of a large sheet pan, and season with salt and pepper

Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon

In a bowl, toss the quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Spread them out on the sheet pan beside the chicken

Arrange broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes around the chicken and potatoes on the sheet pan

Drizzle ranch dressing over the chicken, potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender

Serve hot, garnished with additional ranch dressing if desired