Pumpkin Bran Muffins- Amy McAllister

I just saw this one online, haven't made it yet, but it looks awesome and healthy!

1 1/2 cups unprocessed oat bran
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed pumpkin, , cooked
1/2 cup skim milk
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions
1 Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
2 Make a well in center of mixture.
3 Combine pumpkin and next three ingredients; stir well.
4 Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
5 Spoon into muffin pans coated with cooking spray, filling ¾ full.
6 Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
7 Remove from pans immediately; serve warm or at room temperature.
8 Banana Oat Bran Muffins: Substitute ¾ cup mashed ripe banana for pumpkin.
9 Apple-Oat Bran Muffins: Substitute 1/2 cup minced apple for pumpkin.
10 Substitute apple pie spice for pumpkin pie spice.
11 Add 1 Tsp ground cinnamon to dry ingredients.

BBQ Pulled Pork or Chicken- Amy McAllister (by way of Rebecca McQuivey)

1 package McCormick marinade seasoning (whatever flavor you like)
3 lbs chicken breasts or pork roast
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cider vinegar

Mix everything but meat together in a bowl, then pour over meat in your crockpot. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Shred and enjoy on sandwiches.

Spinach Pie- Amy McAllister

We just made this for the first time a week ago, and we've made it twice since then! its great to throw leftovers into and I'm not a fan of pie crust, so I enjoy the tortilla crust.

Ingredients
5 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
3 roasted garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 dash salt
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped (optional)
1 large flour tortilla
1 1/2 cups any blend shredded cheese
3 cups fresh spinach

Directions
1Mix the first six ingredients (eggs, bacon, milk, garlic, lemon pepper and salt) in a bowl. Set aside.
2Lay the flour tortilla in a glass pie dish, press gently - does not need to lay perfectly flat against dish.
3Sprinkle only 1/2 cup cheese on tortilla.
4Sprinkle remaining cheese and the spinach onto tortilla in layers, and press gently.
5Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach, be careful not to pour any outside of tortilla.
6Bake in oven at 365 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Insert fork in center and it should come out clean.
7Use sharp knife to cut into pie slices and serve hot.
8Other options: Instead of garlic, you can use 1/4 cup onions. For added flavor, serve with homemade salsa.

Creamy Chicken Stew - Kristen Williams

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bag baby carrots
3-4 potatoes, cubed
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
16 oz. sour cream
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 - 1 lb. bacon, diced and cooked (crisp)

Place chicken in the bottom of your crock pot. Cover with carrots and potatoes. Mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth and sour cream until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and pour mixture over chicken & vegetables. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top and let cook for 8 - 10 hours on low. Mix every once in a while. About 1 -2 hours before you serve take two forks and shred the chicken into bite size pieces.

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