Our NEW "JUST ADD WATER" Bakery line is here!

Shirley J and Dunford have come together. I can now offer you bakery product that all you need is water. Perfect for your food storage! Great for whipping up yummy things quick and easy! My two sons wanted me to make chocolate brownies. This request was done at the later part of the evening. Normally I would say "Guys mom already made dinner and I am not cooking anything else" I had just bought the 'Just Add Water" brownies. I told them come in the kitchen and I'll teach you how to make them. This whole process took me approx. 10 min max.

Preheat oven 350 degrees or not! It still works!
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups of Dunford chocolate brownie mix
1/2 cup of water

Take out a 2 quart casserole dish. Spray dish with cooking spray. Put casserole dish aside.

In a mixing bowl put above ingredients together and mix with a fork, spoon what ever you can find. Just hand mix it thoroughly. Do not over mix(what ever that means?) Just make sure the water is mixed through. Now it is called batter.

Now pour the batter into the casserole dish and place it in your oven at 350 degrees for 28 to 30 min. Walla! brownies that my nine year old can make. Make sure the brownies texture springs back or us a thin knife and poke in the center if the knife come out clean they are done baking. When I first made them I had to run out for some reason and I can't remember what, but I put my oven on a 28 min timer when I came back the brownies were not done, I turned the oven back on and it still turned out.
My boys eagerly awaited the brownies and ate more than they probably should have. I say "well you only live once! Go for it!"

You can frost these or sprinkle powdered sugar, dollop of whip cream or just leave it plain.
Add some of these for some pizazz; Walnuts,Pecans, chocolate chips, M&M's, Mint flavor,Almond..be creative!

To order this mix click on my Shirley J Button or get a hold of me and I will help you save!

SALSA! SALSA! SALSA!

MY daughter who is a weight watcher girl and my niece who likes homemade salsa introduced me to this concept. I added a few of my own touches. Here is a quick and easy recipe for those who want to stay away from high calorie snacks.
1 can of stewed tomatoes or diced.
1/2 onion
1 fresh jalapeno remove seeds ( one more if you like it spicy)
1 garlic glove
1 lime the juice
a pinch of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon of cumin
dash of cayenne pepper (this spice aids in many things) optional

Put all above ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend to desired consistency!This is 0 points and calories. Add some baked tortilla chips 14 to 17 chips. and you have a fat free snack! No holding back here, enjoy!!

Spice up your life! Cinco de Mayo Queso 's

Texas Style- My family favorite

Ingredients:

1lb. Velveeta cheese

1can of Rotel tomatoes with green chile

microwave until melted and soft and stir until Rotel is mixed thoroughly .

There you have it! Quick and easy, don't forget the chips

Shirley J Queso : This one spreads a bit further with the Shirley J !

Ingredients:
1 lb. Velveeta cheese, microwaved until soft

1 cup Shirley J Signature Cream Sauce Base
3 Cups water
2 cups pico de gallo
1 cup Jalapenos, finely diced

Directions:
1. Mix Shirley J Universal Cream Sauce Base with water. Blend with wire whisk. Bring to a boil
2. Add microwaved cheese to mixture.
3. Add pice de gallo and jalapenos and stir.
4. Continue to heat on lower setting until desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve over nacho chips or use as dip.

Happy Cooking!

Creamy Black Bean Turkey Chili

It's an over cast day and a little "Chili" so warm up you day with this recipe!

Creamy Black Bean Turkey Chili
adapted from Shape Magazine’s Firehouse Turkey Chili Recipe

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic, smashed
1/2 cup chopped scallions, divided
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) black bean, rinsed and drained
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup Shirley J Signature Cream Sauce Base
1 cup water

Directions:
In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Toss in garlic and all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

Add turkey and continue to cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook for 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, bell pepper, carrot, brown sugar, and salt to taste. In a separate bowl combine Shirley J Cream Sauce base and water and mix. Add Shirley J Cream Sauce Base and water mix to chili. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of scallions. Top with nonfat sour cream if desired.