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1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, [...]

This recipe is a great way to serve tacos without all the mess – eat them right out of the bag. Not only is it great for camping or kid’s parties, but anytime you want a fast easy meal. It’s a meal in a bag that you can just toss away when your done.

3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1 egg, beaten 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons margarine, melted Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cast iron skillet. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and sugar. Toss the raisins [...]

1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1 egg 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg yolk until combined, then beat in egg until smooth. [...]

Warning – this makes a lot! From the Haws’ kitchen . . . Put 1 1/2 lbs Corn Husks to soak in warm water. Prepare Meat Filling (below). Fix Tamale Dough (below). Drain and rinse Corn Husks.  Put tablespoon Tamale Dough on husk and spread evenly – roll husk back and forth.  Place filling in [...]

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken Salt and Pepper 1 Tbsp. butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 cups chicken broth (or bouillon) 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes 1 Tbsp. chili powder (or according [...]

16 oz. grated Monterrey Jack Cheese 16 oz. grated sharp Cheddar Cheese 1-2 bunches Green Onions, chopped 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 (4 oz.) can chopped Green Chilies 1 pint Sour Cream 1 cup sliced Black Olives 4 lg. Chicken Breasts, boiled, skinned, boned and cut into one inch pieces 12 6″ Flour [...]

1/2 lb. Ground Beef 1/2 lb. Pork Sausage 1 cup chopped Onion 2 cloves minced Garlic 2 (4 oz.) cans whole Green Chilies 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 Eggs 1/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Tabasco Sauce Brown meats, onion, and garlic together. Drain fat. Spray 9×9 baking [...]

1 3lb. Chicken, stewed and boned 1 6oz. pkg. Spaghetti, cooked and drained Mix in 13×9 pan: 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 tsp. Salt 1 can Ro-tel Tomatoes 1 lb. Velveeta 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt Add cooked chicken and spaghetti and mix well. [...]

1 Tbsp. Oil 2 cups Chicken Strips 4 Taco Salad Shells shredded Lettuce 1 sm. Onion 1 cup diced Tomato 1/2 cup Black Olives 1/2 cup shredded Cheese Picante Sauce Sour Cream Heat oil on medium, add chicken, cook ’til done. Fill taco shells with lettuce, add chicken on top. Chop onion and black olives. [...]