Chili

1 lb. Hamburger
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. tomato ketchup
2 or 3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
dash of red and black pepper
1 c. red beans
1 medium onion, diced

Combine in large pot; hamburger, water, ketchup, chili powder, salt, red and black pepper, beans and onion. Simmer 2 hours. Serve

asparagus Casserole

1 can asparagus (drained)
1 can peas (drained)
2 eggs (boiled and chopped)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. shredded cheese

Mix asparagus, peas, eggs, and mushroom soup in 8x8 baking dish and bake for 25 min. at 350. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven until cheese melts. Remove from oven, garnish with almonds and enjoy.

Butternut squash casserole

2 c. drained, mashed butternut squash
6 Tbsp. margarine
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. coconut flavoring

Combine squash, margarine, sugar, milk, eggs, ginger, and coconut flavoring. Then place in greased casserole dish. Place casserole in pan of water. Bake in preheated 320 oven for about 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cranberry sauce

1 lb. fresh cranberries
2 c. sugar
2 c. water

In sauce pan boil sugar and water for 5 minutes. Add cranberries and boil without stirring until all the skins pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in sauce pan.

Apple dumpling salad

1 small apple-peeled, cored, and chopped
10 broken wheat crackers
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. honey roasted nuts
1-2 pinches of brown sugar

In medium bowl, combine; apple, crackers, raisins, nuts, and brown sugar. Mix well. serve.

Pink cloud salad

1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese- softened
1 c. vanilla ice cream
2 c. Frozen Strawberries- thawed

In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy; blend in ice cream; stir in strawberries. Pour into 9x5 inch loaf pan. Freeze. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Invert pan to unmold. Serve by cutting frozen salad into slices or squares. Serve

quick salad dressing

1 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. milk

Mix mayo, sugar and milk together. Taste test for desired sweetness and consistency. Add more milk for thinner or less for thicker consistency. Good in a pinch!