Zuchinni Brownies

2 c sugar
1 c oil
3 eggs
1/2 c milk
2 1/2 c flour (they are great with 1/2 wheat 1/2 white)
2 c shredded zuchinni
1 tsp soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
3 tsp vanilla
1/4 c cocoa

Mix oil and sugar and eggs then add rest of ingredients. Spray Jelly roll pan with pam then flour bake at 350 for 30 mins.

Frosting
1/2 c butter
2tbsp cocoa
1/4 c milk
3 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

While brownies are cooking heat butter, cocoa and milk in saucepan, stir until boiling. then add rest of ingredients and take off heat and mix until smooth. Pour over brownies as soon as they come out. Cool and enjoy

Taco Soup

2 cans kidney beans, rinsed drained
2 cans black beans, rinsed drained
1 can sweet corn drained
1 lrg can crushed tomatoes
1 lrg can water (I used tomatoe can)
1/2 can green chilis (can add whole if want)
Small onion or about 1/4-1/2 cup dried onion
1 pound ground beef, cooked
Garlic fresh or about 1 tsp powder
taco seasoning (sorry I didn't measure, I would guesstamate 2TBSP)
1 1/2 tsp ranch dry dressing mix
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together in crockpot and let simmer. Top with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips. I served with yummy homemade cornbread also. I have been told that cilantro is a good addition.

Taco Seasoning

How many times have you went to make taco's and realize oops you are out of taco seasoning. I have done it a few times. I found this great seasoning recipe which I am loving.

1 TBSP Chili Powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

Mix together and store in an airtight container. Double or triple for storage.