vicious sweet tooth

Delicious Chili

 Homemade Chili

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1.25 cup celery + celery leaves, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lg can – 28 oz + 1 small 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can chickpeas
• 1 15 oz can black beans
• 1 15 oz can pinto beans
• 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder
• 2 tps cumin seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp corriander
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 serrano pepper – chopped
• salt
• pepper

Directions:  Heat olive oil over medium-high heat.  Once pan is hot, add onion, celery, serano pepper,  and garlic.  Saute’ until onions are translucent and veggies are tender. Add tomatoes, beans, bay leaf and spices.  Add 1 cup of water.  Stir together to thoroughly mix all ingredients well.  Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 mins.  Bring the temperature down to medium low and cook for 2o mins.  Cover pot and let simmer for about 10 mins.  The longer it can cook, the better.  Let cool a few mins and serve. 

Chili + Goat Cheese Crumbles

I added goat cheese to mine and it was awesome – nice and creamy touch to the chili, especially since the chili was hot and the cheese began to get nice and melty. I’m also having a beer with my chili – Bud Select 55 – love this stuff – good taste and only 55 cal!

Snacks: This afternoon, I also snacked on some Muddy Buddies – this x2

Snacky Snack

These things are seriously addicting.  I think I’ve had a little too much sugar today.  I need to slow it down.  Especially since I didn’t make it to the gym tonight.  I’ll have to definitely make up for it this week.

The hubby and I are watching the Vikings vs Panthers right now.  Then it’s off to bed. 

On the agenda for tomorrow – GET THE PRESENTS IN THE MAIL!!!

Have a great night y’all.

Peace out.