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Paulding County Caviar

4 cans Bush's black-eyed peas

1 can shoepeg corn

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 c. Jalapenos, chopped

1 bunch scallions, chopped

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 c. Zesty Italian salad dressing

Better the next day.

Serve with Fritos Scoops or tortilla chips.

Baked Egg Puffs--Deceptively Delicious

I made these just this morning for my kids and 2 of the 3 loved it.

non stick spray
2 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1/2 C yellow squash or butternut squash puree (we used the butternut squash)
2 tbs. shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbs. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and coat 4 ramekins or coffee cups with cooking spray and set on cookie sheet

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, puree, cheese, flour, baking powder and salt until combined. Divide the mixture among the cups and bake until the tops are puffed up and the eggs are no longer runny in the center when pierced with the tip of a knife. 13-15 minutes.

Pancakes--Deceptively Delicious

my whole family loved these...
1 C water
1/2 C sweet potato puree
1/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice
1 C pancake mix (I used bisquick)
non stick cooking spray
1 tbs. canola or veg. oil
syrup

Combine water, puree, spice, and pancake mix.
Spray griddle and heat to medium-high.
add oil and spoon the batter using 1/4 C for each pancake

Mexi Beef Casserole Freezer Recipe

1 pound ground beef
1 15-oz can sweet corn, drained
1 cup mild, chunky salsa
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 pkg cooked egg noodles
1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Cook egg noodles according to instructions, drain. Meanwhile, brown beef in a skillet until brown and fully cooked. Drain any grease. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, then pour into a freezer container or a 9x13 baking dish. Freeze (may want to allow it to come down to room temperature before placing in freezer)

On cooking day, thaw completely in fridge (take it out the night before or morning of). In a preheated 325F oven, cook for 30-45 minutes, or until bubbly and completely hot throughout. Serve!

Sweet Onion Pork Chops Freezer Recipe

8 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Maui onion)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup French salad dressing
1/2 cup honey

Heat oil in a large skillet and brown pork chops on both sides. You will need to do them in batches. Once all are browned, put all pork chops back into the skillet. In a small bowl combine sugar, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, dressing and honey, stirring well. Pour sauce over pork chops, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer, cover skillet and simmer for 12-14 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and tender. Cool comnpletely and place in freezer container. Split into two if desired, ensuring equal amount of sauce goes in each.

On cooking day:
Thaw pork chops overnight. Heat skillet and add pork chops and sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until pork chops are thoroughly heated. Serve.

These pork chops are great with rice.

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground sausage or ground beef
1 can diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 can of corn (I don't drain mine)
1 can kidney beans I (I don't rinse or drain mine)
1 package taco seasoning

Brown the meat and drain fat if needed. Add all other ingredients and simmer till heated through. If eating right away, continue below. If freezing, let cool and put into freezer bag or freezer container. Label and freeze!

Serve with Doritos, cheese, and sour cream.