Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas by Dawn

12, 6″ flour tortillas
2 cups cooked brown rice
1, 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1, 16 oz bag frozen bell pepper strips, cooked and drained (optional - I usually leave this out or have just added some fresh bell pepper instead)
1 packet taco seasoning (I've also used just half a packet before)
2 1/4 cups medium salsa, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13×9″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup of salsa over the bottom. Lay your tortillas out on a clean work surface.
In a large bowl, mix the rice, beans, peppers, taco seasoning, and 3/4 cup salsa. Divide evenly among the tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. You may have to place some of the filled tortillas horizontally to make them fit. Pour the remaining 1 cup salsa evenly over the tops of the rolled tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve with hot sauce and sour cream.

Sweet Meatballs - Joni

Meat Balls:

• 3lbs ground beef
• 1can evaporated milk
• 2c quick oats
• 2 eggs
• 1c chopped onion (optional)
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 2T chili powder

Sauce:

• 3c ketchup (you can also do half ketchup half BBQ sauce)
• 3c brown sugar
• 3/4tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients for meat balls. shape into balls (that's what she said) Bake at 350 for 45 min. remove from oven, drain grease. cover with sauce and bake for 30 min or put on low in crock pot for 6-8 hours.

Norwegian Meatballs by Krista

• 2 lbs ground beef


• 1 lb pork sausage


• 3/4 C. bread crumbs or cracker crumbs


• 1/2 to 3/4 C. heavy whipping cream


• 1 egg


• 1 small onion


• 2 tsp. salt


• 1/2 tsp. pepper


• 1/8 tsp. ginger


• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Mix beef, sausage, crumbs, onion & spices together then add whipping cream and egg. Mix together well. I let it sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours first, then form into balls. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

I make the gravy the way my grandma taught me - but I don't have exact measurements. :) I pour out most of the grease from the pan, then use the pan on the stovetop with two burners. Pour water into the pan and add 4-6 beef bouillon cubes - heat on medium-high heat. In a covered container, mix about 4 tbsp (?) flour with about 1/2 cup of water - shake until flour is dissolved. Add flour mixture to water/bouillon in pan. Stir constantly until mixture thickens. I add some salt & pepper to this mixture, and sometimes I'll add some Kitchen Bouquet seasoning too. If the gravy gets too thick, just add more water. If it's not thick enough, add more flour/water mixture. It can also be made with corn starch instead of flour.

To Reheat: Thaw and heat in microwave or oven. If the gravy seems extra thick you can thin it out with some water or milk.

We like them best with mashed potatoes - egg noodles work too.

Three Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake by Colette

1½ c. uncooked pasta noodles

1 pkg. (9 oz.) spinach
1 cup chicken, cut into pieces
1tsp. basil
1 jar (14½ oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14½ oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
2 oz cream cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese (or cojack)
2 Tb. parmesan cheese

Cook pasta – 1 min before it’s done, add spinach. Drain. Cook chicken and basil in skillet until done. Add pasta sauce and tomatoes – bring to boil. Simmer 3 mins. Stir in cream cheese. Toss into pasta & spinach. Toss in ½ c. mozzarella. Pack into baking dish. Bake 20 mins in 375 degree oven. Sprinkle in parmesan and remaining mozzarella. Bake at 375 – covered lightly – for 15 minutes. Remove foil for last 5 minutes.

Meatloaf by Suzanne

Freezer Meat Loaf
This recipe makes a double batch

• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup minced onion (optional)
  
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 3 pounds ground beef

To Prepare:

1. Mix together first 7 ingredients.
2. Combine thoroughly with ground beef.
3. Divide in half. Form into two loaves.
4. Wrap with foil; label and freeze.

To Serve:

1. Thaw completely; unwrap.
2. Place in loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 2½ hours, or until done.
4. Drain fat.
5. Serve sliced with gravy or catsup.

Chili by Shawna

2 regular sized cans of Mrs. Grimes chili beans

1 1/2 lbs hamburger

1 regular sized can of diced tomatoes

1/2 a diced onion

chili powder

onion powder

cayenne pepper

garlic powder

black pepper

cumin

Brown hamburger with diced onion and other spices to taste. Drain meat and put in crock pot with beans, diced tomatoes and chili powder to taste. Cook until heated through and onions are tender. Approx. 3 hours. Serve with shredded cheese and crackers.