January 13, 2012

I'm no photographer


Well it finally looks like winter in Illinois.  This is going to make my outfit pictures a little more challenging.  Like the next picture - I cut off part of my head.  I was in a hurry - it was really cold.  


And here's a perfect recipe for a snowy, winter day:
Let me start this part by saying I am so far from a professional photographer - especially when it comes to taking pictures of food.  I have a nice camera, I just need to learn how to use it! I promise you that this tasted delicious, although my pictures may lead you to believe differently.   It is easy, cheap and probably pretty healthy.  I made it in about 10 minutes the other morning before leaving for work.  

Chicken Chili 

2 lbs shredded chicken 
(I actually used turkey this time.  I had it in the freezer - which makes the recipe even easier!) 
48 oz. northern white beans (drained)
16 oz. thick and chunky salsa 
8 oz. shredded cheese (taco/cheddar, any kind you like) 
2 cans swanson chicken broth
1 can corn
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder 

Here's the ingredients: 

Almost forgot to take a picture of these bad boys:

Put it all in the crock pot and stir.  
I leave it on low all day while I'm at work and just turn it to warm when I get home.  It probably wouldn't need more than 2 hours in there if you wanted.  

I usually make corn bread to go with it. 
It is SO easy and a perfect winter meal! 
Isn't the crock pot the best?? 

Happy Friday! 

8 comments:

  1. Came over from Hollie's Follow Friday!! Your outfits seriously are super cute!! I resolved this year to start taking part in What I Wore Wednesdays as a way to force myself to put together outfits more often... Day 13 of the new year and still nothin! :/ And that recipe- Reason #1,987,463- Why I NEED a crockpot!!! Excited to keep snooping around!
    *Krystina

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  2. Man I love Chilli. Found you via Hollie's link-up. Lots of cute outfits. We got some snow here in Oklahoma, but nothing like you did!

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  3. super cute outfit - and i'll have to try the chili :) i found you from the link - up too and i'd love for you to follow me back!

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  4. Love the outfit. Where'd you get the socks?

    Carissa

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  6. Love your outfit girlie :) I'm gonna have to try that recipe out as well!

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  7. I think your chili looks really good. We love chili around my house! So are those 2 different pairs of socks you have sticking out your boots in the top photos? It looks really cute!
    ~Lisa @ O.C.

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