frito pie.

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Frito Pie from Shannon:

1-2 lbs ground meat, browned. (I use whatever I have or feel like; beef, sausage, turkey. Anything works)

3 cans beans, your choice. (I prefer drained kidney and black, and a can of chili beans in sauce.

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 package chili seasonings (or create your own using chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano.. whatever you like!)

1 can tomato sauce

Throw it in a crock pot and let simmer all day/afternoon on low.

Serve in bowls with cheese, sour cream and fritos. 

pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins from Shannon:

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil OR apple sauce OR coconut oil 

2 eggs

3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cup flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease and flour muffin pan or use paper liners. Mix sugar, oil and eggs. Add pumpkin and water. In separate bowl mix together the flour, soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Add wet mixture to dry. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill 12 muffin cups evenly (about 2/3 cup full). Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden and toothpick comes out clean.