Fall is in the air....

**I updated the recipe to be 2 cans of broth rather than 2 cups. I just made it on Sunday and we needed more broth. ENJOY **

I have to admit I am a Spring girl for sure but I do enjoy all the seasons. I enjoy fall because of the crisp air, the changing of the leaves, pumpkin spice and cinnamon candles, Halloween ( I know that sounds strange but I love dressing up and going to our annual Halloween party!), and also Thanksgiving which leads into Christmas. Fall means we are starting a time of family traditions, parties and good times with friends. It is a great time of year.

Fall is also a time to eat soup! My favorite place to buy soup is called Zupas in Draper. So many great soups and sandwiches!! YUMMY!!!

I also LOVE this recipe I received last year from a friend in our ward. It is super easy and delicious! Give it a try and let me know what you think! Thanks Amy!

Chicken and Lime Tortilla Soup

2-3 shredded chicken breasts ( I like to use the rotisserie chicken at Costco and I use most of it)
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/ 4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 (4 oz) cans green chilies ( I use 1 hot and 1 mild can)
1 c. sour cream
2 limes

(add to bowl when serving cheddar cheese, guacamole and tortilla strips or chips)

Combine all ingredients, except limes and simmer for 20 minutes. Add fresh lime juice to taste. Top with cheddar cheese and tortilla chips/strips and serve. We also like to add guacamole to our bowls too. Mix up and eat!

Enjoy! Any great soups or fall recipes you want to share?

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

I made this trifle a couple weeks ago for Sunday dessert and thought it looked so yummy it needed to be documented. We first tried this at a "TSAM" (Texas San Antonio Mission) Christmas party, my friend LeAnn had brought it for dessert and it was delicious! (see link from previous post on my TSAM friends http://angandbrad.blogspot.com/2008/02/girls-weekend.html).

I have had the recipe for 2 yrs now and decided it was finally time to make it myself. We invited some neighbors over and enjoyed sharing it with friends!

Here is the recipe. It turned out soooo YUMMY but it is really rich so next time I may not add the peanut butter to the whipping cream/pudding mixture to tone it down a bit. ENJOY!!

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

21 oz. pkg brownie mix
10 oz. bag of peanut butter chips
5 oz. pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/2 c. peanut butter, creamy
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. whipping cream, whipped and divided
24 regular sized peanut butter cups, divided

Preparation:

Line a 13x9" pan with aluminum foil, extend foil by 2" over the side. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Add peanut butter chips. Bake in foil lined pan for length of time required for package. Cool completely.

Lift foil out of pan - invert on cutting board. Remove foil. Cut into 3/4" pieces.

Coarsely chop 20 peanut butter cups; saving 4 for garnish.

Combine pudding mix and milk in large bowl. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gently fold in half of whipped cream.

Place half of brownies in bottom of trifle bowl; top with 1/2 chopped candy and half of pudding. Repeat layers. Top with remaining whipped cream, spooned or piped on. slice left over candy in four long pieces. Arrange them vertically on top of cream.

Hope you all have a fabulous day!!!