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Two Ways to National Chili Day

Two Ways to National Chili Day

national chili day

Tomorrow (Feb. 25) is National Chili Day; and since that’s one of my favorite meals to make and eat, I thought I might celebrate by sharing two great chili recipes. The first one is my own traditional recipe and the second is from last month’s Real Kitchen mom. Katie’s chipotle chicken chili is a great alternative to the regular stuff I’ll be cooking up in my kitchen tomorrow; so if you’re looking for something new to try, you might want to give it a go. Of course, if you want to share your own favorite chili recipe, e-mail me or leave it in the comments. I would love to see how you make this national crowd pleaser in your own home.

Chili
Serves 6
Quick and easy go-to recipe for super yummy chili every time.
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 30 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb browned ground beef (or venison)
  2. 1/4 cup chopped onion
  3. 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  4. 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  5. 1 tbsp chili powder
  6. 1 can (16 oz) dark red kidney beans - drained and rinsed
  7. 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  8. 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
  9. 1 can Ro-Tel Chili Fixins
  10. 1 dash of Tabasco sauce
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients to a large pot and if the chili is not "soupy" enough, add a bit of water.
  2. Bring chili to a boil, stirring periodically.
  3. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 - 2 hours with lid on pot.
  4. Serve hot.
Notes
  1. You can add some chopped jalapenos or more Tabasco to give your chili some kick.
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Chipotle Chicken Chili
Serves 6
Slow cooker recipe for a family-favorite chicken chili
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Ingredients
  1. 4 cans (15oz) Chili Beans
  2. 2 cans (15oz) Light Red Kidney Beans, drained
  3. 2 cans (15oz) Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained
  4. 1 can Ro-Tel
  5. 1 can Tomato Sauce
  6. 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast
  7. Chili Seasoning
  8. Chipotle Seasoning
Instructions
  1. Season chicken with chipotle seasoning and bake, then cube.
  2. In crockpot, add all beans, Ro-Tel, tomato sauce, cubed chicken, and favorite chili seasoning, and let slow cook throughout day.
Notes
  1. All quantities and varieties are by preference. To speed it up for morning prep, bake and cube chicken the night before.
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Introducing A Real Mom’s Kitchen

Introducing A Real Mom’s Kitchen

A Real Mom's Kitchen

I am super excited to introduce a new series happening here at Small Talk Mama. It’s called “A Real Mom’s Kitchen,” and each month I will highlight a different real life kitchen used by a living, breathing family. I posted a request with my local mom’s group, and couldn’t believe how quickly so many ladies raised their hands. So please know that these are volunteers and I have never even seen most of these kitchens, but I can’t wait to walk into the houses of these gracious gals each month and see the heart of their homes for the very first time.

I love looking at beautiful photos of awe-inspiring kitchens, but what I really want to know is how well do those spaces function for a family of five, with two large dogs, a territorial cat and craft time with mom’s club. Are people actually glad they went all stainless steel or has the tiny fingerprint battle become more than they can bear? And what about granite countertops. Can you even see that week-old, oddly placed blob of dried jelly and how many cups and plates have suffered on this rock-hard surface?

With this series, I hope to celebrate the real spaces where moms make their homes, perfect or not, and what roles these kitchens have for each different family. Is it a craft room, homework desk, or strictly for family dinners? Speaking of dinners, each monthly featured mom will also share one of her family’s favorite recipes with us — you know, that go-to meal that leaves the entire family with full bellies and big smiles.

So I hope you will come along with Small Talk Mama as we step inside a different kitchen each month, see what works and how, and enjoy what each mom is cooking up for her family and all you readers. Our first kitchen is coming up in just a few days, so check back here to catch all the fun.

Start Your Day With a Sausage Cheese Croissant

Start Your Day With a Sausage Cheese Croissant

sausage cheese croissants

Saturday mornings are for family breakfast in our home. We like to sit down together and start our day with something yummy in our tummies. Of course, some weekend mornings there just isn’t a lot of time to make a huge meal (i.e. quilting morns with the church ladies), so something in a hurry fits the bill. This sausage cheese croissant recipe is one of my best go-to breakfast items and also one of my husband’s favorites. Mind you, these croissants are in no way low-cal and probably not too healthy, but if you add some fruit on the side you actually hit the four major food groups. . . yes, it’s a stretch, but these babies are worth it!

Sausage Cheese Croissants
Yields 8
A quick morning recipe.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 can of croissants
  2. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  3. 1/2 lb crumbled breakfast sausage, cooked
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to temperature on croissant packaging
  2. Flatten out croissants individually
  3. Top croissants with cheese and sausage. Pat toppings into the croissant so that it sticks better as you roll it back up.
  4. Roll up croissants individually from wide end to the point.
  5. Place each rolled croissant on a cookie sheet and bake according to time on croissant packaging.
  6. Dip in mustard, dressing or other topping of choice.
Notes
  1. Most breakfast sausage comes in 1 pound packages; so if you cook a whole roll, you can freeze the other half for really quick preparation at a later date.
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