Pumpkin Muffins (cupcakes)

Fall is here and what better way to celebrate than a recipe with pumpkin! And, an easy one, too!
I first got this recipe from Heidi. When I heard how easy and versitile it was, and it got my kids to eat some vegetables, I had to give it a try. I like to call them muffins, so that I can give them to my kids for breakfast or a snack without feeling guilty, but I guess they are really cupcakes.

1 can pumpkin
1 box of cake mix (any kind)
that is all

Mix the pumpkin and cake mix. If it is too thick, I sometimes add a little water, about 1/4 cup.
Fill muffin tins with mix
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes
They come out so moist and delicious. And, the best part, you can use any cake mix. It works so well with spice cake, but also with yellow, chocolate, whatever you want. And, the girls like it when I add chocolate chips to them. Or, if you prefer, you could make this into a cake or cookies!

Pinto Bean Tacos

Another simple recipe that the whole family enjoyed...go figure!!

1 can pinto beans
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
flour tortillas
lettuce
shredded cheese
chopped tomatoes
sour cream
whatever else you enjoy on your tacos!!

In a medium saucepan, mix and heat beans, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice.
Put mixture on tortillas and add whatever you enjoy!

Lemon Butter Salmon & Broccoli Penne

Simple and good for you...go figure! This is a single serving recipe, so obviously, I made it for 5. It is an easy one to double, triple, or whatever....

4 ounces Salmon
2 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli
1 tbsp butter, melted
4 tbsp low sodium vegetable broth
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 garlic clove

Broil or grill salmon
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Heat broccoli in microwave safe dish until hot.
Whisk together butter, broth, garlic, zest and lemon juice.
Toss penne with broccoli and place salmon on top (I had it on the side)
Drizzle with butter sauce.