Slow Cooker 7-Layer Bean Dip

This Slow Cooker 7-Layer Bean Dip is a great appetizer for parties and get-togethers that everyone will love. Just put the ingredients in the slow cooker in layers, wait for it to cook, and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 can 16 ounces refried beans
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:

In the slow cooker, layer the ingredients in the following order: refried beans, salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until heated through and cheese is melted

Serve warm with tortilla chips

Pumpkin Spice Beignets

The warm flavors of pumpkin and spices combine to create a delightful fall treat known as Pumpkin Spice Beignets. These fluffy, deep-fried doughnut pieces are ideal for any time you want a little taste of fall, whether it's a chilly autumn day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, salt, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the pumpkin mixture

Mix until a dough forms

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg

Add this mixture to the dough and stir until a soft dough forms

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350F 175C

Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin spice dough into the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and puffed up, turning occasionally

This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch

Remove the beignets from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil

Dust the pumpkin spice beignets with powdered sugar while they are still warm

Serve the Pumpkin Spice Beignets immediately and enjoy!