Pie Shell

2 & 1/2 Cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of sugar

1 teaspoon of salt

4 tablespoons of ice water

put all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

work with hands until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into half. Flaten halves into disks.

Hush Puppies

This recipe belongs to my mother, (Geneva Donald). It makes some melt in your mouth Hush Puppies. You must try them! I can't make these often because I honestly can't stop eating them.

1 Cup of self-rising flour

1 Cup of cornmeal

1 Teaspoon of baking soda

3 Tbsp tomato paste

4 egg yolks

buttermilk. (Enough buttermilk to moisten.)

Cooking oil

Stir all ingredients together and let set. Do not stir anymore. After thirty minutes. Drop by tablespoons into hot oil. Drain on paper towels.

Macaroni salad

 This is a quick dish that my family just loves. It's an effortless dish that can be served at home in front of the TV or taken to a potluck dinner as a perfect side dish. There is actually a funny story behind this, that I will tell you at the bottom of this Post.

I always keep two boxes of Velveeta Macaroni and cheese on hand. I mean, I am never without this stuff.  It can make a quick easy dinner and there are a million things you can add to it, to give it just the right taste that your family or guests will love.

2 Boxes of Velveeta mac and cheese. 

2 bell peppers (Seeded and chopped)

2 small cans of sliced black olives

1 can or ro-tell ( Hot or mild)

Make macaroni according to directions. 

Add in all the above ingredients and stir well. If possible, allow to set about an hour before serving.

This is how this recipe came to be. My son brought home a friend and it was about dinner time. I had planned dinner for three people but not four. I was scrambling to come up with something to make. Then I saw the Mac and Cheese sitting on the counter. I remembered that were had eaten Taco's the night before and I had saved some of the toppings in the refrigerator. I grabbed the bell peppers, olives, and diced tomatoes. I threw it all in the mac and cheese. I made a quick beer bread to serve with it. Everyone raved about it. LOL!

Sub Sandwiches.

 Sub Sandwiches

I read about these somewhere last year. I have no idea where so I can't give credit. But this is just a brilliant idea. You can make sub sandwiches for nearly nothing. It's all up to you how much or how little you use.

    I bought seven loaves of French Bread for a dollar each.

Slice them and lay them aside.

Here I bought Bell peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, and Jalapeno peppers.

The key is to buy your family's favorite.

Here I have my things sliced and I have added shredded lettuce,

 A jar of banana peppers

and some cans of sliced black olives.

I have added my meats and cheeses here. I have provolone cheese, swiss cheese,

 american cheese (for the kids). Ham, turkey, pastrami, pepperoni, and bologna.

Now, you assemble your sandwich. I like to add my cheese, then meats followed by tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, Black olives, banana peppers, shredded lettuce, and then sprinkle a little oregano on top. Place the top on the sandwich and press down firmly.

Next, I wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Then slide it back into the original bag and tie it back up with the twist tie.

These sandwiches will keep for about three days in the refrigerator and a little longer without tomatoes. They are great for road trips, parties, and camping. Or, if you're like me, It can get you out of cooking dinner on a couple of hot summer nights. Pair these with your favorite chip and your family's going to love you!

Mexican Pizza

 Mexican Pizza

These are a family favorite. And so easy to do!

Flour tortillas (Large or small)

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

a large can of refried beans

Diced tomatoes (Canned or fresh)

Diced green onions

Shredded cheddar cheese

shredded mozzarella cheese

1 or 2 packets of taco seasoning. ( Judging by taste. We like a lot.)

Fry or bake the tortillas to make them slightly crispy. and set aside. Brown the ground beef, and add the taco seasoning mixing well. Add the refried beans, mixing thoroughly, and some of the beans to one of the tortillas, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with another tortilla. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Add a few tomatoes and some green onions. Bake until mozzarella is melted. ( Watch them closely this only takes a minute.

Enjoy!