Sunday, January 1, 2012

Scotcharoos

Mom, this one's for you. XOXO

1 c peanut butter
1 c sugar
1 c light Karo syrup
6 c Rice Krispies
1 c chocolate chips
1 c butterscotch chips

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt together peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Pour over Rice Krispies in mixing bowl and stir to coat. Press into 9" x 13" cake pan.

In a glass bowl, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over top of Rice Krispie mixture.

Let cool to set up.

Wendy's Chili

This is supposed to be a knockoff of Wendy's chili. It's simple, hearty, and yummy. We usually eat it sprinkled with cheddar cheese and serve cornbread and honey on the side.

Wendy's Chili

1 lb. ground beef
2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1-14.5 oz. can kidney beans (with liquid)
1-14.5 oz. can pinto beans (with liquid)
1/2 c onion, diced
1-4 oz. can diced green chilies
1/4 c celery, diced
2 med. tomatoes, chopped, or 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt ( I use garlic salt, usually)
1 c water

Brown ground beef in a stockpot and drain. Crumble into pea-sized pieces. Add remaining ingredients to browned meat and bring to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. This chili also does well cooking in a crock pot on low all day.