Spice Cupcakes.

Spent the afternoon baking some spice cupcakes and playing with our new mechanical pastry bag from William Sonoma. Added some store bought cream cheese frosting on top and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top for added spice. The sweet plaid pink liners are from Hey Yo Yo on etsy. They turned out so delicious and so pretty! I think I'll make them again for a christmas party of thanksgiving.

Easiest Slow Cooker Chili

I love chili and have been dying to make it in our new slow cooker all summer. Now that the weather is colder I can make it without feeling silly. I love simple recipes for weekdays.

Easiest Slow Cooker Chili
Adapted by myself from McCormick's Recipe

You will need:
2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Onion (more if you like onion)
1 Green Pepper
2 Cans Hunts Fire Roasted Tomatos (don't drain them)
2 Cans Kidney Beans (drained)
1 or 2 Cans of Tomato Sauce (15 oz.)
1 pkg. McCormick Slow Cooker Chili Seasoning
Shredded Cheese

1. In the morning chop the onion and brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet until pink disappears. Drain off fat.

2. Combine browned ground beef, onion, chopped green pepper, kidney beans, tomatos, tomato sauce and seasoning in slow cooker. Stir until mixed and cover.

3. Set cooker to low and let simmer 8-9 hours (4 hours on high).

4. Stir again before serving and top with shredded cheese. I like to serve it with corn muffins as well to dip or crumble on top.