Homemade Oreos

So simple, terribly addicting, but so sinfully good!

1 devils food cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 c. oil

Combine ingredients and place small balls of dough on a cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 9-10 min. Move to cooling rack.

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup (half stick) butter, room temperature
1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Beat until smooth.

When cookies are cool, spread frosting between two cookies and enjoy! Keep cookies in the fridge until they are gone (they won't last long).

The Very Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

This truly is the best chicken tortilla soup I've had. I crave it. I absolutely love the avocados in it. I got this recipe from another food blog and changed it a bit. (Sorry I don't have a picture yet)

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. oil
1 onion, chopped
½ tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
4-5 c. chicken broth/stock
2-3 c. corn, frozen or canned
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
2 c. salsa (I like to use homemade canned salsa, but any will work)
1 c. tortilla chips
½ c. shredded Monterey Jack, or cheddar cheese
1 avocado

Boil chicken in a large pot for about 25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken, cool slightly, and shred. In a large skillet cook onion, garlic in the oil and add cumin. Cook until onions become clear. Drain water from the pot you cooked the chicken in add the onion & garlic mixture, broth, shredded chicken, corn, chili powder, lemon (or lime) juice, salsa, and beans (if desired). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 min. Ladle into bowls and top with corn chips, cheese, avocado, and a little sour cream.