Creepy Spider Web Dip (7 Layer)

Jennifer S.

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning or 1 TBS Homemade Taco Seasoning
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained (or jalapeños if you like it hot)
1 C. salsa
1 C. sour cream
1 C. guacamole
1 1/2 C. shredded cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1 C. chopped fresh tomato

A couple large bags of tortilla chips (you can find orange and black ones this time of year)
1 can whole pitted olives

Instructions: 1. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the refried beans and taco seasoning.

2. On a large festive Halloween tray , spread the beans in an even circular shape. Leave room around the edges for the garnish.

3. Sprinkle green chilies over. Smooth salsa over. Smooth guacamole over.

4. Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over. Sprinkle cheese over.

5.Place your sour cream in a ziploc bag. Cut the corner off. Squeeze sour cream on top of dip in several concentric circles (or octagon shapes for a more authentic look). Using a knife or the handle of a fork, run lines lightly through the sour cream to make the web shape.

6. Garnish with a creepy spiders made from olives (see picture) and serve with lots of tortilla chips!

Chicken Corn Chili

Jennifer S.

2 TBS olive oil
1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cored and diced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (14.5-oz) chicken broth
1 can (14.5-oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can corn, drained OR 1 10-oz box frozen corn, no need to thaw
2 cans (15-oz each) beans, drained and rinsed. This is where you can choose to mix or match your favorite beans (dark kidney, light kidney, white kidney, pinto, white, black, Navy, garbanzo)
grated cheddar cheese

In a skillet heat oil, brown chicken, onion and pepper together until chicken is no longer pink. Add to crock pot.
Add all ingredients except for cheese to crock pot, stir.
Set on low for 5 hrs or high for 2 hrs.
Serve topped with grated cheese.