Halloween Cupcakes

For the cupcakes:

1 package of Trader Joe's Vanilla Bean Cake Mix

1 stick butter

1 cup cold low fat milk

2 eggs

Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.

Prepare batter according to box.

For the icing:

1/2 package of reduced fat cream cheese

1/2 stick butter (softened)

3/4 cup confectionary sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

a few drops of red and yellow food coloring

Beat cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer.

Incorporate confectionary sugar and vanilla extract.

Add drops of food color until it's the orange you like.

Top with jimmies and sprinkles!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Collect seeds from a pumpkin.

Rinse in water and try to remove all stringy pumpkin pieces.

Dry seeds then place on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. 

Cook at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes or until crispy.

Turkey Chili

2 lbs ground turkey meat
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 large can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 can tomato paste
8 teaspoons low sodium beef bouillon
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 cans low sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed

In a large kettle, brown turkey and pour off fat.
Add onion, pepper and garlic.
Cook and stir until tender.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Serve with cheese.