Is this a cooking blog????,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

*snicker* - the answer is no, but I do want to share a few more recipes if you will endulge me. :) 

I have been trying to get back in the habit of planning out a couple of weeks worth of menus and then doing my grocery shopping - been feeling in a bit of a recipe "slump" and would love to infuse some new easy, family friendly meals. Enter the Nanny Goat blog - and just in time! I stumbled across their blog right when they are having a recipe swap! How perfect is that???? They posted some of their favorites and then others link up and post some of the favorite recipes too! 

So to help un-slump my recipe box I am hopping on the band wagon! Here goes!

Mexican Beef and Bean

1 lb ground beef

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 clove garlic minced

1 can corn (drained)

1 can pinto beans or red beans (drained)

1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup

1 8 oz tomato sauce

1/2 c. water

1 4oz. chopped green chili peppers (drained) - I usually leave these out b/c my kids don't like them

1/2 cup olives (sliced)

1 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Brown the hamb., onion and garlic. Combine the rest, heat through and serve over crushed tortilla chips. (optional - sour cream)

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Sloppy Joes

Brown 1 lb. Hamburger with 1/4 c. chopped onion

Add: 1 can Tomato Soup

2-4 T. Sweet Pickle Relish

1 T. Brown Sugar

1 T. Vinegar

1 T. Worchestire Sauce

Serve on Buns

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Chili Bake and Cornbread

1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef

1 pkg. Taco Seasoning

1/2 c. water

1 can corn, drained

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Brown meat, drain. Stir in Taco Seasoning, water, corn and tomato sauce. Pour into a 2 qt. casserole dish. ( I sometimes like to stir in a can of chili or an extra can of beans)

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 min. 

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Yummy Cornbread (moist and cake like)

2 c. Buttermilk Baking Mix (like Bisquick)

6 TB. Cormeal

1 c. sugar

mix above ingredients

Beat 2 eggs with 1 cup milk. Add 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix wet and dry ingredients. 

Bake in a greased 9x13 at 350 for 20-25 mins.

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I bake the chili and cornbread at the same time. Serve the chili over a square of cornbread in a bowl. Top with sour cream (optional)