Fix-It and Forget-It

Thanksgiving is nearly here and that means it’s officially time to pull out the recipe for this Spicy Party Mix.

Why?

1. Our friends and family just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff. They keep sneaking back for more and, by the end of the evening, that bowl of mix is usually empty.

2. It’s easy to transport to a party. We just put the mix in an airtight container and take it along with us as we travel. We don’t have to worry about keeping it warm and there’s no sticky spill to clean up if the container tips over.

3. Spicy Party Mix is a great gift for teachers or the host of a holiday party. All you need to do is put the mix in an airtight decorative container or glass jar and add a bow. The kids may enjoy decorating these festive gifts after school or on the weekend.

Make sure to take the lid off your slow cooker and keep it off while this Spicy Party Mix cooks. That way, the moisture escapes as the mix cooks and the crackers and pretzels stay crisp instead of getting soft. And remember to stir the mix gently so the crackers don’t break.

Spicy Party Mix. We love making it, serving it, and giving it as gifts. But we love eating it most of all.
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Cinco de Mayo may be over, but we can’t get enough of our favorite Mexican dishes. There are three fabulous reasons to celebrate this Mexican Casserole:

1. Because it takes 8 hour to cook, we can throw the ingredients in the slow cooker before work and return home at the end of the day to a finished meal. No need to stop by the house on our lunch breaks just to turn on the slow cooker.
2. Though sour cream, refried beans and guacamole are absolutely heavenly, they sure add extra calories to a meal. This recipe – fixed lightly but with plenty of flavor – means we don’t feel as guilty when going for seconds…or thirds…or...
3. This casserole is so delicious we wish Cinco de Mayo came twice a year!
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