Bryans 40th Birthday

I got this recipe from Bryans Aunt Connie. She is a wonderful cook and all of her recipes are amazing. This is one of Bryans favorite desserts so I decided to make it for his 40th birthday. I had to make this for his actual birthday because I had a surprise party planned for the following Saturday.

heres the recipe:

http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/CAKESandFROSTINGS/Cheesecake_Mocha-Chocolate_Chip_Cheesecake.html

i add a chocolate ganache layer because we are all are crazy about chocolate and i had to have a frosting so i could write happy 40th bryan on his cake.

to make the ganache...add 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate chips and 1/3 cup cream to a pyrex and microwave until chocolate melts and then let it cool a few minutes and then 'frost' the cheesecake. i used white chocolate in a frosting bag to pipe the happy 40th bryan on his cake.

Cheesy taco soup

Im so sorry that i havent posted recipes in awhile. Now that the kids are back in school and i have a regular routine. I promise ill be better about posting recipes.

Cheesy Taco Soup

I had this soup at a football party last year and it was amazing. I decided that i would go home and try to figure out the recipe. I tried a few times but it wasnt quite right...this time i think ive got it down.

heres the recipe

ground 1 1/4 lbs of lean ground beef and a little chopped onion if you like onions. (i dont like them so i dont add them)

drain any grease after you are done.

add 1 tsp cumin

add 2 tbsp chili powder

add 1 tsp coriander

add 2 tsp minced fresh garlic

1 tsp mexican oregano (if you have it...not critical...but good if you do have some on hand)]

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup tomato sauce

mix together.... I take a little of the taco meat out right now for my little boy that hates soup

Then i add 2 cans of PETITE diced tomatoes

1 can enchilada sauce (red chili kind)

i added the rest of the can of tomato sauce that i used for the taco meat too

1 can evaporated milk

1 can corn drained

1 can black beans or pinto beans (whichever you like)

1/2 bag of velvetta shredded cheese

add chicken broth to get a soupy consistency...(about 1-2 cups)

mix together and wait for cheese to melt.

YUMMY...