Category: Kitchen

Smoky Cinnamon Spiced Bean and Pepper Chili

1 onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1.5 cups)
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (about 1.5 cups)
1 cup corn
2 -14oz (or 1 – 28 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1/2-1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Click HERE for the instructions – Don’t be scared by the cinnamon – try it!

Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Lots of Ingredients…. but I think it’s gonna be worth it!!

For the cake:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown cup sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2 eggs
2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin puree
For the cinnamon swirl:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the crumb topping:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cold and cut into small squares
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream