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Crock Pot Mexican Roast & Pinto Beans

By msippigrl
Hearty crock pot dish made with beef chuck roast, dry pinto beans, Rotel tomatoes, onion, and Mexican seasonings
- 2 to 2 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast, excess fat removed
- 2 cups dry pinto beans, uncooked (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (I used Original)
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- Salt and black pepper, optional
- Water, as needed
Flower Pretzels

By msippigrl
Melt chocolate according to package directions
- Small round pretzels
- Melting milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate
- Pastel M&M's candies
Mexican Wedding Cookies

By msippigrl
Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper*
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners powdered sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups ground pecans
Grilled Pig Mac

By msippigrl
It's basically pulled pork, leftover mac and cheese (cut into squares), and sliced Deli sharp cheddar cheese on but...
- For each sandwich you'll need:
- A square of leftover mac and cheese (about 3/4" thick)
- Pulled pork, desired amount (I cooked a Boston Butt in the slow cooker)
- 3 slices Deli sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Butter for the bread
- Skillet that has a cover
Bloody Band-Aid Cookies (Halloween)

By msippigrl
These "bloody", grossly cute Halloween treats are made with graham crackers, white frosting, and red food color!
- Graham crackers (I used Honey Maid brand, Honey flavored)
- White frosting
- Liquid red food color
Sweet Potato Pie

By msippigrl
This Southern classic pie is still a favorite, especially with Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
- 3 1/2 cups cooked and mashed red sweet potatoes
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) salted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (I used Eagle Brand, F.F.)
- 1/4 cup whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream (I used cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly whisked (I used jumbos)
- 2 (9-inch) regular size frozen pie crusts (I used Pet Ritz)
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

By msippigrl
A Southern favorite potluck food gets a crunchy, delicious makeover! Egg whites are dredged with flour, dipped in b...
- FILLING:
- 15 eggs, hard boiled, cut in half, yolks separated from whites
- cooking oil to deep fry
- flour, as needed
- panko bread crumbs, as needed
- paprika to garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- black pepper, to taste
Red Velvet Cake

By msippigrl
Red velvet cake (cake mix or scratch) with the most delectable homemade frosting that simply melts in your mouth! N
- Frosting:
- 2 baked and cooled red velvet cake layers*
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 sticks (1 c) unsalted butter, OR 1 stick butter plus 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (I used Crisco), room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Scant 1 teaspoon vanilla
Baked Pumpkin Donuts

By msippigrl
Dense, cake-like donuts are baked then topped with cream cheese glaze or cinnamon sugar
- CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) salted butter, softened (not melted)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING:
- Melted butter
- Cinnamon sugar
Cowboy Cookies

By msippigrl
The ultimate chocolate chip cookie! On steroids!! These big, soft and chewy cookies are chocked full of oats, cho...
- 1 cup salted butter or margarine, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking or old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant!)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (I used pecans)
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, shredded