Cheeseburger Chowder

1 lb ground beef
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped green pepper
1 tbsp instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups milk
3 tbsp flour
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a 3-quart saucepan brown beef. Drain off excess fat. Stir in potatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, bouillon granules, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and cook till vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Blend 1/2 cup of the milk with the flour. Add to saucepan along with the remaining milk. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; heat and stir just till cheese melts.

Mmmmm, Mmmmmm, Good!

Tuna Casserole

8 ounces egg noodles
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (7 ounce) can tuna, with juice

Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Mix all ingredients together in a large casserole dish, reserving 1/2 cup of cheese.
Sprinkle reserved cheese over the top.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Creamy and delicious, a great budget meal too! Our family loves this, and sometimes we'll crush soda crackers on-top before sprinkling with the reserved cheese. Yum!

Cream of Broccoli Soup

2 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 can of cream of celery soup

2 cups chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
ground black pepper to taste



DIRECTIONS
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion until tender.
Add broccoli, can of soup (with one full can of water) and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree soup and return to heat.
In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.

This soup is hearty and delicious, and is just as good heated up the next day!

My family gives this recipe five stars hands down!!

Pizza Dough

This version is fast and easy, no kneading required, and great for a last minute dinner choice!

3 c all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 2 tsp honey
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Mix together and roll onto pizza tray.