Jambalaya

cook until tender over medium heat in LARGE pot:
1/4 c. butter
1 green bell pepper - chopped
1 red bell pepper - chopped
2 med onions - chopped
2 ribs celery - chopped
5 cloves garlic - chopped

Add in order and stir:
3 (6.75 oz) cans chicken in broth
1 (6.75 oz) can chopped ham
2 (4.5 oz) cans drained shrimp
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
2 t. red pepper sauce
2 t. worchestershire
1 1/2 t - 1 T. cajun seasoning for chicken or seafood
4 c. uncooked rice

Bring to boil then reduce heat. Simmer 25-30 min or until rice is tender and liquidis absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add additional chicken broth of the liquid is absorbed before rice is fully cooked.

*Serves 16

Chinese Fried Rice

Heat, fry until brown:
2 T. oil
2 c. chopped onions
2 c. cooked rice-cold (cooked in chicken broth)
Add, saute until done:
2 eggs
1 T. soy sauce
1/2 t. salt

*opt. add 2 c. chopped cooked meat

Rice & Hamburger

Brown 1 1/2 lb burger with 1 onion - drain
Add 1 can mushrooms

Mix w/ cooked rice & onion (start w/ 2 c. dry)
Add soy sauce to taste

AuGratin Potatoes & Ham

3 c. potatoes -peeled and sliced
1/2 med onion -coarsely chopped
3/4 c. ham -cooked, cubed
1/2 c. cheese -shredded
1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c. milk
dash of thyme

In slow cooker, layer half each of potatoes, onion, ham and cheese - repeat layers. In small bowl, combine soup, milk and thyme. Pour over top of potatoes.

Cook on high for 1 hour - reduce to low setting and cook for 6-8 hours or until tender.

Funeral Potatoes

10-12 spuds - cook, cool, grate into 9x13 pan
cover w/ 2 c. cheese or more
saute 1 cube butter w/ 1 chopped onion

Mix together:
1 can cream chicken
1 can cream celery
1 c. sour cream.

Pour over potatoes - cover w/ corn flakes or french onion sun chips. Drizzle w/ 1/4 c. melted butter.

350 degrees for 45 min

Yummy Dutch oven Potatoes

Cut 1 lb. of bacon small. Cook and drain.
Wash and slice potatoes
Mix together:
1 large can Cream of mushroom soup
1 large can Cream of chicken soup
1 small can of golden mushroom soup
cooked bacon
small amount of milk
desired amount of onions
s&p
grated cheese (added at the end of cooking)

Cook for 45 min - 1 hour w/ 12 coals on top and 12 on bottom.

Tater Tot Casserole

Brown/drain:
1 lb. burger
1 onion
s&p

Combine with:
1 can cream mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. cheese (or more)

Line 9x13 pan w/ 1/2 bag of tater tots (2 lbs). Spread mixture over. Top w/ remaining tots and more cheese.

Bake at 350 for 20-30 min or until golden.