Ghost Chili

One of my favorite recipes to have at my Halloween Parties is Ghost Chili. I got the original recipe from a friend and then changed some things here and there over the years. One of the things I love about this recipe is that the longer it sits, the better it tastes, so if you make it the day before, all you have to do is warm it up and the flavors are perfect.

Ghost Chili

Ingredients

1 lb chicken
1 drained can garbanzo beans
2 cans of diced green chili
2 large cans of white hominy
4 teaspoons of chicken broth paste
Half a diced onion
2 crushed/dice cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons of cumin
2 teaspoons of chili powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
6 oz shredded white cheddar cheese
Cubed block of cream cheese

Directions

Sautee garlic and onion with a little bit of olive oil or butter until the onion is turning golden brown. Add the liquid from the hominy cans and broth paste. Simmer on low, adding in spices (cumin, chili powder and cayenne). Once it starts to dissolve, add in all cans of beans and chili. Add in cubed chicken, shredded cheese, cubed cream cheese. Keep on low, stirring occasionally for one-two hours. If you choose to eat it the next day, you can also put it in a crock pot and let it sit on "warm" throughout the day. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do and Happy Halloween!

Holiday Paper Banners

We made these simple banners during a crafting Saturday activity. They are pretty simple to make, you just want to make sure you have a good show to watch because they can be time consuming.

What you need:

Craft Glue

Scissors

12 Feet of Twine or Desired String

4-5 pieces of 12x12 scrap book papers

Banner Template printed on card stock

Link to PDF Download for Banner Template

I recommend making a stencil with the banner template and tracing it onto the back of the paper. I found that it goes quicker if you trace the template and then cut 2-3 pieces at a time. You're going to want to fold the papers in half and glue together with the string running down the middle.

Good luck! I'd love to see what you create! If you upload a picture, tag me (@rainydaycraftess) on Instagram!

Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins

This last week I was able to do a little experimenting and came up with recipe that I am in love with! A whole grain, veggie-filled version of a fall favorite. It has a wonderful consistency and is very soft and moist. The protein mix also gives it a natural crumble-type top. I could eat them all day long.

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Butter

2/3 Cup of Sugar

3 Egg Whites

1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree

2/3 Cup of Oat Flour

2/3 Cup Kodiak Pancake Mix (or other protein baking powder)

1 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cinnamon

Dash of nutmeg

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

On Medium Speed, Cream Together:

1/2 Cup Butter
2/3 Cup of Sugar

Add 3 Egg Whites one at a time, allowing 20-30 seconds in between
Add 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree until fully mixed but not beyond.
Set aside

In separate bowl, mix:

2/3 Cup of Oat Flour
2/3 Cup Kodiak Pancake Mix
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg

Mixed together until completely mixed but not any more than necessary. Add nuts and 1 chopped apple for added texture or to make it an extra special treat, add dark chocolate chips! Bake for approx. 22 (20-25) minutes. Yields 9 muffins, 1 dozen with apple.