Happy New Year 2010! What a gorgeous day. Sunshine makes everything look better. Here are some books I want to read this year: Hunger Games, The Purpose of Boys, Percy Jackson 3, 4, and 5, Miss M thinks I should read Leven Thumps, Fablehaven 5, just for starters. But first the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. I mean, when I sit down to read, I'm going to start with a few verses in the Book of Mormon, then part of the Sunday School assignment in the Old Testament. Then I'll read something else.

Here's what we're having for lunch:

Three-Bean Chili from the Cupboard

1 14 oz can roast beef
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 c beef broth
1T chili powder
1t onion powder
1/2 t garlic powder
2 t salt
3 dashes cayenne pepper
1 15 oz can each pinto, black, and kidney beans, drained
1 15 oz can peeled tomatoes of your choice
2 c water

In a good-sized soup pot, saute roast beef until pink is gone. Add 1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles and saute for 5 minutes. Pour in beef broth, seasonings, beans, tomatoes, and water. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for an hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, sliced black olives,etc.


Creamed Corn Bread

1 c corn meal
3/4 c unbleached flour
1/4 c sugar
1 t salt
3 t baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 c butter, softened
1 15 oz can cream-style corn

Preheat oven to 375 F. Melt butter in 9 x 9 x 2 pan in the oven. Swirl butter around pan to grease bottom and sides. Sift together corn meal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Beat eggs in medium-sized bowl. Mix in creamed corn. Add dry ingredients and melted butter. Stir to combine well. Bake at 375 F for 20 - 25 minutes.