Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe

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Hi, I'm taking a break from my crafting to post a recipe my niece made for Thanksgiving.  It was sooo good, I can't even begin to tell you!   I have been on a pumpkin kick lately.  I went to Berlin, Ohio a few weeks back with my parents and we ate at the Dutch Valley Restaurant on our way there.  Well I ordered a Pumpkin Latte.  It was the BEST Latte I have ever had!  In fact I just found a recipe for a Pumpkin Latte, so I will give it a try, and if it's good, I'll post it soon!   So anyhow here is a pic of the Pumpkin Crunch Cake and the recipe.  I hope you love it as much as I did.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake



 1-(15 oz.) Can Pumpkin

1-(12 oz) Can Evaporated Milk

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Cup Sugar

3 Eggs,  Beaten

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix

1 Cup Chopped Pecans

2 Sticks Butter, Cut into pieces

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk pumpkin, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and sugar until mixed well.  Add eggs and mix well. 

Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with a non stick spray.  Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the top.  Sprinkle pecans evenly over cake mix and top with butter pieces.  Bake at 350 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

Enjoy!

Homemade Salsa Recipe

Hi!  In just a short time I will have more tomatoes than I know what to do with!  I decided to start making salsa to use some of them up.  I have been making this salsa for a few years now.  I experimented with different combinations and I finally came up with this recipe.  My husband wanted me to can 365 jars of this so he could have a jar a day!!  If you prefer to blanch your tomatoes to take the skins off, you can do that also.  I also learned a tip to squeeze the tomato to get extra water out of the tomato, it makes a thicker salsa.  Enjoy!!
Jodi

Homemade salsa

7 cups diced plum tomatoes

3/4 cup jalapeno peppers, diced
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 teaspoon reg salt
1 teaspoon hot salt ( I bought this in a restaurant you can just add a bit more salt and crushed red pepper)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cans chilies, chopped
1/2 can tomato paste
3 cups onions (RED AND YELLOW)

1 Add ingredients as listed above. 2 mix completely. 3 I like to can mine. 4 I put them in jelly jars and process according to canning instructions (leave 1/4 inch head room and process for 15 minutes).

Taco Salad Recipe

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Hi, I decided to do something different today.  Instead of posting one of my latest crafts, I thought I would share one of my most popular recipes.  Cooking Thursday is hosted by Sandra at Diary of a SAHM! Stop by and visit for some yummy recipes!    I just added this recipe to the blog.
I had originally got the recipe from my Aunt, and now whenever we have a get together, this is what I bring.  I never have left overs!!  I hope you like it, and let me know if you like the recipe posts.  I can add them in every so often.  I know I like to try different recipes.
I hope you enjoy!

Taco Salad
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 lbs ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
2 tomatoes
1 onion
1 bag  Doritos any flavor, we like the Nacho cheese flavor
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing

Directions
1.  Brown ground beef and taco seasoning.
2.  Drain and let cool.
3.  Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
4.  Put into a large container.
5.  Add cheese and crushed Doritos.
6..Add cooled ground beef.
7.  Pour Catalina dressing over all of it 5 to 10 minutes before serving.