I've posted this before, and I apologize. But with zucchinis coming in the garden, this is a great cake to use them in.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

1/2 cup butter
1 3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour milk (add 1 tsp vinegar)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 cup flour
4 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup oil
2 cups grated zucchini (I always add 3 to 3 1/2 cups)

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs well. Add sour milk and vanilla.

Blend baking soda and powder with flour. Add cocoa to butter mixture, add flour.

Combine oil and zucchini; add to batter. Mix and pour into a 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

I've made that dessert but not in a crock pot. It's easy peasy and good.

This seems to have disappeared from the list of threads at The KT today...am bumping it up. Will it reappear?

Jasdip here is one for you since you asked for tex mex.
We love this one.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

2 lbs. ground round
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped OR use 1 small can chopped green chilis if you wish
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope Taco seasoning OR use mexican seasonings such as cumin, red pepper, chili powder to make your own mexican seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
6-8 corn tortillas(I used more like 10 or 11 white corn tortillas)
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
*I added sliced black olives on the top layer
In a large skillet, brown ground meat with onions, peppers and garlic; drain. If using chopped green chilis, don't add them while browning meat. Add cream of mushroom soup, green chilis(if using them), stewed tomatoes and taco seasoning to meat and mix well; heat just to get mixture hot. In an oblong baking pan,(8x11.5 2qt) tear up enough tortillas to cover bottom of pan. Top with a layer of the meat mixture, a layer of cheese, and repeat to layer again. Top with grated cheese and bake at 350� for 35-45 minutes. Can serve with dollups of sour cream and salsa. Serves 6

here is another really easy one.

Fiesta Bake
Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
1 package taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 1/4 ounces sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package corn muffin mix
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces Diced Green Chiles
Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350� F.

COOK beef and onion until beef is browned; drain. Stir in salsa, seasoning mix and water. Cook over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in corn and olives. Spoon into 8-inch-square baking dish.

PREPARE batter for corn muffin mix according to package directions. Stir in cheese and chiles. Spread over meat mixture.

BAKE for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

and I have to add this one, it is one of my recent original creations LOL and we deemed it a keeper.

Mexican Wraps

1lb lean ground beef
1 chopped onion
chopped garlic ( you decide how much, I like a lot)
1 chopped bell pepper

1 can drained black beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 cup frozen sweet corn (canned is ok)
1 pack taco seasoning mix(dry)

blue corn tortilla chips crushed a bit(enough to cover the top of the pot, about 1/3 of a large bag)
grated cheese ( I use colby jack blend) 2 portions each 1 cup

pack of wraps or large flour tortillas

In large skillet or pot brown the beef with the onion, bell pepper and garlic. Drain when done.
Add to the pot the next 4 ingredients, beans, tomatoes, corn, seasoning mix.
Stir well to mix and let simmer on medium-low uncovered 25 mins stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Sprinkle on top one of the portions of grated cheese, and mix it in.
Next take the slightly crushed blue corn chips and sprinkle on top ( do not mix in)
Next take the remaining portion of grated cheese and sprinkle on top of the chips.
Let simmer 8-10 mins on low to let the cheese melt and the flavors blend.
Remove from heat.

It can be eaten just as it is or you can serve it in a wrap or a large flour tortilla. I heat those in the microwave covered with a wet paper towel for about 30 seconds to make them warm and soft.

You can offer on the side extra cheese, sour cream, sliced black olives, salsa, tortilla chips, avocado, or what ever you prefer.
We do these assembly line fashion with each making their own and adding what every they want.

What I used:
tostitos natural blue corn tortilla chips 9oz bag, about 1/3 to 1/2 of the bag.
Mission Wraps the zesty garlic herb ones
taco bell taco seasoning pack

This makes a lot, I cook mine in a large wok shaped skillet.
When I have them I will throw on some of the sliced black olives on top of the last cheese layer and let them melt into the cheese.
***you can use other meat like ground turkey, and I have also used the pre cooked Jimmy Dean sausage crumblers, or mix it up!

Wow!!!
Thanks Raven! These are going to be copied into my "keeper" binder because I know they'll be good!

Woo hoo, it's back! Thanks for your input Fran1523, I think I'll try that cake tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out in the crockpot.

Gosh Raven, I really like the sound of your Fiesta Bake recipe. I've c/p'd it to try soon.

Jasdip, even if we've posted recipes before, sometimes they deserve a second or even third posting. People may miss it the first time becaue they may be on vacation or just too busy for many reasons to see it the first time.

I would like to do a theme post tomorrow and Jas gave me a good idea. How about we post our favorite recipes we've made from our friends here at the KT. It will be hard because there are soooo many I use from you all. Is this a good idea? Opinions, please.

Sure, Patti! I know I have some I can post.

Fruity chicken salad

4 cups cooked chicken chunks I prefer mine shredded
1 (11 ounces) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup seedless grapes, cut in half
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans **my preference is toasted pecans
1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions
1.Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

Notes
Serve on a lettuce-lined platter with toasted pita chips or, if you prefer, make sandwiches in pita halves or mini party rolls.