Snickerdoodles

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 t. cream of tartar
1 t. soda
1/2 t. salt

Mix together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Stir together dry ingredients and add to shortening mixture. Roll dough into balls (about 1 T. each) and roll in a mixture of 1 1/2 T. sugar and 1/2 T. cinnamon. Cook at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.

Cornbread

Delicious with butter and honey!

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar (could use less)
1 c. cornmeal
2 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
2 c. milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. oil

Stir together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, eggs, and oil. Add to flour mixture and stir just until blended. Don't over-stir. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Serve warm!

Pig & Whistle Cake

(What a great name for a cake!)

Cake ingredients
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. half & half
2 large eggs
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking powder
1 t. vanilla

Topping ingredients 
1 c. packed brown sugar
3 T. half & half
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine butter and half & half until butter is melted and mixture is warmed through. In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat eggs until light yellow. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add warmed butter/half & half mixture to sugar/eggs and beat until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and mix again. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients together and then add to wet ingredients; blend well. Pour batter into dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. 

Set oven to broil. 

For topping, mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Pour and spread onto hot cake and broil until bubbly and browned (a few minutes). Allow cake to cool so topping will set.  

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
1 large onion, diced
1 can tomatoes, diced
1 can corn
1 can beef broth
2 c. water and 2 cubes beef bouillon
3 can beans, rinsed and drained, OR 1 lb. beans, cooked tender

Cook and drain ground beef and onion. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine all in large pot or crock pot. Simmer 45 minutes, until bubbly. (Cook 4 - 6 hours on low in crock pot).  Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips. 

Chicken Pot Pie

This takes awhile to make but it is so good!

3 celery stalks, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 c. frozen peas
1/4 c. butter
2 c. cooked chicken pieces
3/4 c. flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 c. evaporated milk
1 t. thyme
salt and pepper

In a large pot, saute vegetables in butter until translucent.  Add chicken and stir, cooking a few minutes. Sprinkle flour evenly over vegetables and chicken, stir and cook for a few more minutes. Add broth and bouillon cube. Pour in milk and allow to thicken, stirring gently. Add seasonings. Pour in a large pie pan or casserole dish. Top with pastry (homemade or store bought). Vent crust. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.