Santa Fe Bake

We are big fans of Market Day products - they allow us to have yummy food and we support our local schools. This is a recipe I received from then and it was good too!

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef
3 Tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (14 1/2 oz.)drained diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions with tops
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (12 oz.)egg noodles

Directions

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain. Meanwhile, combine ground beef in large skillet; cook over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes until beef is no longer pink; breaking into crumbles. Combine taco seasoning, noodles, mushroom soup, sour cream, tomatoes & green onions with beef mixture. Pour into 9 x 13-inch casserole, top with cheese. Bake 5-6 minutes to melt cheese. Serves 8.

Optional Tip: For more zip, add additional seasoning mix.

Chicken Tetrazzini

This was one of my Grandmother's recipes. It's yummy and freezes well for leftovers....

Ingredients:
3 cans of chicken (Tuna or Turkey work too)
1 Can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
14 oz spaghetti (1 box)
Extra Cheese for topping

Directions:
Cook the spaghetti following the directions on the box. Combine the canned chicken, soups, milk, and cheese. Pour cooked spaghetti into a greased 13x9 Pyrex dish. Pour chicken mixture over the spaghetti, making sure to cover all the noodles. Top with additional cheese to taste. Bake at 325 until liquid is bubbly.

Sandies

These are yummy, bite sized cookies. I like to make them around the holidays... they are great filler for goody baskets and a hand mixer is all you need. I got the recipe from my grandmother, Jean Davis.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter
1/3 Cup White Sugar
2 Teaspoons Water
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 Cups shifted White Flour
1 Cup chopped Pecans
Powdered Sugar

Directions:
Cream Butter and Sugar. Add Water and Vanilla, Mix well. Blend in Flour and Nuts. Chill dough in refrigerator 4 hours. Shape chilled dough in balls, fingers, or any desired shape. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes using an ungreased cookie sheet. Remove from pan, cool slightly, and roll in powdered sugar.

After cookies cool completely, store in an air tight container. These cookies freeze well.

Taco Soup

This is a recipe I've had forever, probably one of my first, and definitely a favorite in the fall and winter. Ann Teter is the original author.

Ingredients:
1 Pound Ground beef or Turkey
1 can (small) diced Green Chilies
1 Can each Red Beans, Pinto Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, and Corn
1 Package Ranch Dressing Mix
1 Package Taco Seasoning

Brown Ground beef in stewpot. Add remaining ingredients (Do not drain cans) and simmer until warm. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese if desired.

Chicago Chicken

This is a recipe Dave got from his Mom who got it from a neighbor... We love it! It's a great go to for entertaining small groups or family dinners. It also freezes and reheats well!

Ingredients:
6 to 8 bonless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz Russian Salad Dressing
2 Tlbs honey
1 - 16 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 - 5 oz package Onion soup mix

Directions:
In bowl, combine all ingredients BUT the chicken
Place chicken in 13x9 baking dish and pour the mixture over. Cover with foil and back at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove foil and back an additional 15 minutes.

Goes great with brown rice, salads, and green veggies.