Sugar Cookies

4 cups flour
1 cup butter
1 cup crisco
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients and chill dough. Roll in balls and bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet. Or, roll out and cut with cookie cutters.

From: Laura Jacobsen

Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese
2 cans (9.75 oz) Canned Chicken breat meat- like for chicken salad
1/2 C Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
1/2 C Ranch Dressing
1/2 C Monty Jack/ Colby Blend Shredded Cheese

1. Stir Cream Cheese in a baking dish until softened and smooth. Then add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
2. Bake at 350 for 20 min or until hot a bubbling. Stir and serve with crackers or Tostitos. I like the Scoops it picks up the dip good.

I bet you could heat it in a little crock pot too, I haven't tried it yet though.

From: Michelle Bash

Extra Easy Hummus

1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drain and reserve liquid
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil (I probably use more)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Blend all ingredients, gradually add bean liquid until desired consistency.
2. Best if you let sit in fridge prior to serving.

Chinese Beef Casserole

8 Servings

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, undrained
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in the soup, bean sprouts, soy sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour into a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in rice and water chestnuts.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; stir in peas and sprinkle with noodles. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 461 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 1,233 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Tuna Casserole

1 pkg. noodles (10 oz.)
1 lrg. can of tuna
1 can cream of chicken soup

Cook pasta. Add drained tuna and soup and 1/2 cup milk. It would probably be yummy to add mushrooms or peas. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

Super easy, but very good and kid friendly.

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
*I added a can of chicken broth

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Stir in the turkey, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, and mix in tomatoes and pumpkin (and chicken broth). Season with chili powder, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Turkey-Chili/Detail.aspx

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Bake

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups quartered zucchini slices
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/4 lb.)
1/3 cup shake & bake chicken coating mix
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups penne pasta, cooked, drained

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Toss tomatoes with zucchini in 13x9-inch baking dish.
MEASURE 1/3 cup coating mix; place in plastic bag. Coat chicken as directed on package. Place chicken over tomato mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over pasta.

Source: KraftFoods.com