Easy Tamale Pie

2 pounds hamburger
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch celery tops, chopped
2 large cans tomatoes with liquid
2 cans whole kernel corn with liquid
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 can olives, whole, chopped or sliced
Salt and pepperr
3-4 tablespoons chili powder
(May add garlic or green peppers, if desired)
2 cups grated cheese (jack, cheddar, or parmesan)

Brown hamburger in large pan. When almost done, add onion and celery. When onion and meat are done, then add tomatoes, corn, cornmeal, olives, chili powder, and part of the grated cheese. Add salt and pepper. Mix together. Pour into greased casserole and top with grated cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until cheese bubbly. -Juanita Sannar

Minnestroni Soup

1 can 28oz stewed tomatoes
1 pound hamburger, browned and drained
1 quart water
2 large carrots, sliced ½-inch thick
2 cans 8oz tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves
½ teaspoon ground basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons dry onion
1 can 15oz garbanzo beans, drained
1 can 16oz green beans, drained
1 can 15oz kidney beans, drained
1 ¼ cups mostaccioli macaroni
¼ cup parmesan cheese

Combine water and carrots and cook until tender. Add all of the other ingredients, except macaroni and cheese. Bring to a boil, then add macaroni, and cook until macaroni is tender. Serve, and top with cheese. -Juanita Sannar

Chicken Stroganoff

4 chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ soup cans water
6 mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
Sour cream, large dallop
Parsley flakes
Pepper to taste
Pasta-I think egg noodles work the best, but rotini, or shells is good, too.

Empty soup cans into crockpot. Add water, then whisk.
Add mushrooms and green onions. Add chicken breasts. Turn crockpot on low, cover and simmer all day.
A few minutes before serving, cook pasta. Stir into the crockpot sour cream, parsley, and pepper. Serve by spooning chicken stroganoff over pasta. -Juanita Sannar

Chicken Enchiladas

1 cooked chicken or chicken breasts (approx 3 lbs), shredded or cubed
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (4oz) can green chilis
Salt to taste
Approx 18 flour tortillas, soft taco size
1 small bottle green taco sauce
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Mix chicken, soup, sour cream, green chilis, cheese, and salt in a large bowl.

On a plate, dip both sides of each tortilla into a mixture or ½ taco sauce, ½ hot water. Place 2 tablespoons mixture onto tortilla. Roll and put into a greased baking dish (both ends of tortilla will be open). Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 18-20. -Juanita Sannar

Rice Krispy Chicken

Rice Krispies (crunched)
1 cube melted butter
Chicken pieces

Dip chicken in melted butter, then dip in Rice Krispies. Put in casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes (until brown). -Juanita Sannar

Taco Soup

1- 1 ½ pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16oz) can corn, un-drained
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
½-1 package taco seasoning
1 (16oz) can kidney beans, un-drained
Grated cheese
Sour cream

Brown beef with onion and drain off fat. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the cheese and sour cream. Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Can serve with tortilla chips and garnish with cheese and sour cream. Good reheated. -Juanita Sannar