JUNK Life

  • Sketches of parts of nature like acorn, fir, and fig parts in the background, text reads “Christine Kole, Granola Bars”

    Christine Kole | Granola Bars | Delicious December

    Melt butter, sugar, and honey in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat to medium/low and let simmer until it becomes a rich amber color then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. In a separate big bowl mix together rolled oats, dried fruit, and nuts. Pour caramel mixture over oats and mix with spatula until well coated. Press granola into a parchment lined baking sheet. Pre cut bars with a butter knife into desired sized bars...
  • Christmas trees, snow flakes and ornaments in the background, text says “Kalvin Henderson, Ground Beef Enchiladas”

    Kalvin Henderson | Ground Beef Enchiladas | Delicious December

    In a large skillet, sauté onions over medium low heat until onions start to soften. Increase heat and add ground beef to skillet and brown until cooked through. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to pan and stir to combine. Turn down heat to low heat until sauce has reduced...
  • Green background with a snowman holding lights, text over “jen & sam dancer, paleo OMG Spaghetti baked”

    Jen & Sam Dancer | Paleo OMG Spaghetti Baked | Delicious December

    Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Place spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the skin of the squash gives when you press on it. Then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.

    Once squash is done cooking, remove threads and place in an 8×8 greased baking dish.

  • Red and green peppermints with text overlay “Bill Brumbach, Banana Bread”

    Bill Brumbach | Banana Bread | Delicious December

    During the fall and winter months, nothing brings back those fond holiday memories like a good batch of banana bread. I learned how to make my own, because let's face it, sometimes the hands of bananas I buy ripen at varying rates. So to avoid wasting over-ripened bananas, this recipe is a great way to still put them to use!
  • Wintery snow with blue background and text that says “Jed Snelson, Oatsies”

    Jed Snelson | Oatsies | Delicious December

    Heat oven to 400, grease a pie plate. Melt butter, mix all ingredients together, put in pie pan and bake 10 min. Take out of oven sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let melt and spread like frosting, put in freezer 1 hour...