Cornbread Waffles and Chili

Cornbread Waffles and Chili Chili 2 lbs Hamburger (ground turkey works) 1 can (20oz) diced tomatoes with juice 1 can (20 oz) crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce) 2 cans (10oz) pork and beans (whatever flavor) 1 can (18oz) red kidney beans (rinsed) Chili Seasoning (to your taste - I like lots about 1/4 cup or more) 2 tbsp sugar (this brings out the flavor in the tomatoes) 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp or more of garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder any other seasonings you would like. Scramble fry the hamburger until cooked - drain. Add all of remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for an hour or two, stirring often. This makes a large pot, and will feed a family of 5 - 7 Cornbread Waffles 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil Mix cornmeal and milk in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour a portion of cornbread mixture into pre-heated waffle maker. Wait 4 to 5 minutes until cornbread is cooked and golden. (I doubled this recipe) Serve warm chili over cornbread - garnish with grated cheese and sour cream (or greek yogurt)!

Homemade Reese Bars

Homemade Reese Bars 1 cup sweet butter 2 cups creamy peanut butter 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 lb. powdered sugar 6 oz. pkg chocolate morsels In saucepan melt butter and peanut butter together. Once melted, add graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix until well blended. Press into a 9x13 baking dish. Melt chocolate morsels and spread over mixture in pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate has hardened cut.

Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 3 oz box strawberry Jell-O 2 cups sliced strawberries Pre-bake a 10" pie shell Line bottom of pie shell with the sliced strawberries. Combine cornstarch, sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the Jell-O and stir until dissolved. Pour over the strawberries and refrigerate until set. Serve with whipped cream.

CROCK POT CHICKEN POTATO PIE

CROCK POT CHICKEN POTATO PIE 1 lb. uncooked chicken, cubed 1 (26 oz) cream of chicken soup 1/2 C white wine or milk 1 can corn, drained 1 16-oz bag of frozen peas and carrots 1 small onion, chopped 4 oz mushrooms, chopped 1 t dried basil 1 t dried thyme 1/2 tsp. sage 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 red potatoes, sliced thin Put all of the ingredients except the potatoes into the slow cooker. Mix well. Layer the potato slices on top of the chicken mixture. Cook on low heat for 6 hours.

Ranch Potatoes

Ranch Potatoes 8 -10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 1/4 cups milk 1 envelope ranch dressing mix 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided salt and pepper 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Add the potatoes to a saucepan. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook about 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender; drain. Place drained potatoes into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the soup, milk, salad dressing mix, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper to taste; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and the remaining cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender

TWO MINUTE HAWAIIAN PIE

TWO MINUTE HAWAIIAN PIE 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple “UNDRAINED” 2 boxes instant Jello coconut pudding mix (these only come in small boxes). You can substitute 1 large 6 serving size vanilla if you don’t like the coconut flavor. 8 oz sour cream 1 Extra serving sized graham cracker crust (I like to make my own 10” pie pan or 9” deep dish) 1 (8 oz) can pineapple slices 8 maraschino cherries (or more if you like them) 1/2 cup sweetened flaked, coconut (optional) 1 (8 oz) container of cool whip, divided In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple ‘with’ its syrup, dry pudding mix, and sour cream; mix until well combined. Fold in ~1/2 of the container of cool whip. Put mixture into pie crust Top with the rest of the Cool Whip Drain pineapple slices and arrange on top of pie. Sprinkle flaked coconut on top of pineapple (If you don’t like it leave it off). Place cherries in center of pineapple rings. Refrigerate several hours and serve

Creamy BLT Dip

Creamy BLT Dip 1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. sour cream 2 tomatoes, chopped Optional: chopped fresh chives Blend together bacon, mayonnaise and sour cream; chill. Stir in tomatoes just before serving; sprinkle with chives, if desired. Makes 2-1/2 cups.Great with garlic toasted begals,bread