Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

I got this from a friend in high school and then he was kind enough to deliver it to us when we were in college. The cookie dough is sooooo good. So make sure you test it out. Or just enjoy that.

1 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 cup shortnening (Ilove using the butter flavored, It adds a little something to it)

2 eggs
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 c flour
1 bag choco chips

Cream together 1st three ingredients. Then mix others. Bake at 325-350 for 7-9 mins.

Meatballs

My kids love meatballs. These are my favorite. (I have to chop the spinach up to hide it from my kid who doesn't eat cooked veggies).

1 lb lean ground beef
1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed, well drained (or finely chopped fresh spinach)
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 gloves minced garlic
1 egg
3/4 cup shredded italian three cheese blend
2 tbsp parmesan cheese


Mix together, then shape into 18 meatballs, using about 2 tbsp for each. Place in pan sprayed with cooking spray. Cook at 375 for 15mins. or until at 160 degrees.

Yummy Chili

We had our annual Ward Barn Dance and Chili cookoff. This was my favorite. I hope you enjoy it.

1lb ground beef
1lb ground pork sausage
1 packet chili seasonings
1/2 diced onion
1 diced green bell pepper
1 diced red bell pepper
3 cloves diced garlic
1 can petite diced tomatoes w/jalapeno
1 can petite diced tomatoes w/chilies and onion
1 can tomato sauce
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can northern beans

saute onion and peppers and garlic in a little olive oil until tender brown meats then add chili seasoning. add rest of ingredients and let simmer for 30 min stirring occasionally.