Basque Salad 4 tomatoes chopped in large chunks 1 red and yellow pepper chopped 2 cucumbers chopped Half of an onion

chopped 20 olives or to taste (black) 2 hard boiled eggs quartered Radishes chopped Dressing tsp oregano Juice 2 lemons cup olive oil Crushed black pepper blend dressing and pour over veggies - top with hard boiled eggs and chill

Creamy Corn Casserole Ingredients: cup butter,melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 (8.5 ounces) dry corn bread mix 1 (15 ounces) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn 1 cup sour cream Directions - preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish in a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared dish - bake for 45 min. in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown

Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt cup lard or shortening 2 tablespoons butter, chilled cup buttermilk Directions - heat oven to 450 degrees - in a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt - cut in shortening and butter until you have pieces the size of peas - pour in buttermilk, just until mixture is clumping together if needed add a few more teaspoons of buttermilk - transfer dough to a lightly floured board - pat out dough about 8 inches in diameter and inch thick - using a 2 to 3 inch biscuit cutter, cut out and place on ungreased baking sheet bake in the center over rack for about 10 to 12 min. - makes10 to 12 biscuits, depending on size of cutter

Bacon Cheddar Dip Ingredients: 1 pkg. hidden valley original ranch dip 1 16oz. sour cream cup bacon bits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions mix together - chill about 1 hour - serve with chips -

Sugar cookies by the Choate family Ingredients: 1 cup butter

1 cup shortening 1 cup powered sugar 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 4 cups of flour 1 teaspoon cream of tater I teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions cream butter, shortening, and sugar - add eggs and beat well - add dry ingredients and vanilla - roll into small balls roll dough balls in sugar and flatten with a glass dipped in sugar - bake until light brown at 325 degrees for about 10 min. -

Snickerdoodle Cookies Ingredients: cup butter cup shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspoon cream of tarter 1teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt 2 cup flour Toppings: 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Directions - beat butter, shortening, sugar, and eggs until creamy - add cream of tater, baking soda and salt then blend - add flour and mix well - chill over night - preheat oven to 375 degrees - combine topping ingredients - shape dough into 1 in. balls - drop balls into topping mix and coat - place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 min.

Chicken Asparagus Ingredients 1 stock of Asparagus 2 teaspoon vegetable oil Cream of chicken cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 chicken breasts Pinch of salt, pepper, garlic salt Directions - brown chicken in vegetable oil - mix cream of chicken, mayonnaise, lemon juice, - salt, pepper, - and garlic salt - pour mix into a 9x9 greased/butter pan - cut the chicken into bite size pieces - lay the chicken and asparagus into the pan - cook on 375 degrees for 49 min. covered

Chicken Chalupa Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cans cooked chicken 1 can cream of mushroom 1 can cream of chicken 1 (4oz) can of chopped green chilies 2/3 cup of milk 1 cup of sour cream 1 large bag of Doritos 2 cups of granted cheese Pinch of salt/ chopped onions Directions - Mix sour cream, soups, chilies, milk, and onion - Fold in chicken - layer Doritos, mixture, cheese then layer again Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour uncover the last 10 min.

Texas Chili Ingredients 2 packages of Mccormicks chili seasoning (1 mild 1 hot) 2 lbs ground beef 2 cans busch chili beans 2 cans delmonte stewed tomatoes mexican reciepe onion diced teaspoon garlic powder -1/2 cup jalapeno juice A crock pot Directions - brown meat with onions and garlic powder drain - add chili seasoning and set aside - combine remaining ingredients in crock pot and then add the meat cook on high for one hour and then on low for an additional 3-4 hours the longer you cook the spicier the chili will get

Beef Enchiladas Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion 1 (15.5 ounce) can chili beans undrained 1 (10 ounce ) can enchilada sauce divided cup salsa divided Vegetable oil 7 ( 8in.) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives ( black) Directions - in large saucepan cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain stir in beans, 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 2 tablespoons of salsa; set aside. - In a skillet heat inch oil. Dip each tortilla in hot oil for 3 seconds on each side or just until limp drain on paper towels. - Top each tortilla with 2/3 cup beef mixture roll up and place seam side down

In four 11 in. x 7 in.x 2 in. baking dish Drizzle with remaining enchilada sauceand salsa. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 min. or until bubbly.

Artichoke and Spinach dip Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic 1 (10 oz.) pkg. of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 14oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 10oz. container alfredo style pasta sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese package cream cheese, softend Directions - preheat oven to 350 degrees - place garlic in small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 min. until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins - In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, alfredo sauce, and all 3 cheeses - Cover and bake in the preheated oven 30 min. or until chesses are melted and bubbly - Serve warm Quick and Easy Pasta Sauce Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced cup dry red wine 1 tbsp sugar 1tbsp chopped fresh basil tsp Italian seasoning 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained tsp black pepper tsp salt

Directions - heat olive oil in saucepan over medium high heat - add onions and garlic, saut about 5 min. - stir in remaining ingredients - bring to a boil reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 15 min. - serve over your favorite pasta