Heat skillet to 375 degrees (medium-high) Mix… 2 large eggs (beaten) 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil Sift then add to mixture… 2 cups self-rising flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pour 1/4 cup batter at a time; cook 1-2 minutes per side.

Brown in skillet over medium heat… 1 pound ground beef 1 pound mild or hot pork sausage 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 ribs celery (diced) Mix cooked meat in crock pot with… 28 ounces (large can) crushed tomatoes 4 ounces green chiles 30 ounces (2 x 15 oz. cans) black beans 32 ounces (2 x 16 oz. cans) Bush’s Mild Chili Beans 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 - 3 cups water Cook on “low” for 4 hours then mix in… ...

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift… 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar If you want cheese biscuits, add… 1/2 cut sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) Cut in 1/2 cup vegetable shortening – “stop right before you think you’ve gone too much” ;-) Add… 2/3 cup milk (I use skim milk, but whole milk will work just fine) Stir until dough forms a ball, then knead by hand for about 2-3 minutes. Press until 1/2" thick. Cut using biscuit cutter (I use a 2 1/2" one). Place cookie sheet that has been greased with vegetable shortening. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. ...

Combine in blender… 4 cups tomatoes (quartered or chopped) 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt Blend until desired consistency.

Bring to boil… 1 cup water 6 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 cups pickled jalapeños (include some vinegar from the jar) Add… 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Simmer for 30 minutes. Place sauce in blender and add… 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 - 1/2 cup cilantro juice of one lime or orange Blend until desired consistency. Then add… 2 diced green onions Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. ...

Combine the following in blender or food processor… 1 pound Roma tomatoes (quartered) 4-5 fresh jalapenos (or your favorite pepper) that has been diced 3 green onions (chopped) 1/4 cup white onion (chopped) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) juice of 1/2 lime 1 - 2 salt (to taste) Blend until desired consistency. Pour into ceramic bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before saving. ...

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift… 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons sugar Cut in 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and “at the point you think you should stop… stop!” Stir in… 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk Knead dough until smooth and pat (press) using fingers to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with large biscuit cutter (mine is 2 1/2"). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes.

This dough can be shaped into dinner rolls, buns, or whatever you would like. I have shaped into loaves and then sliced for crostini. In a large bowl, place the following: 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (the original recipe called for lard) 2 cups boiling water Place in refridgerator to cool – approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Dissolve 1 pkg yeast in 1/2 cup warm water then add to mixing bowl along with **2 eggs (well beaten). ** ...

In 350 degree oven, roast 2 1/2 cups pecans for 8 minutes. Melt in double-boiler or microwave… 1 pkg semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces) 1/8 cup unsalted butter Stir in… 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) Combine the following in a bowl then add to chocolate mixture… roasted pecans (from earlier) 1 pkg miniature marshmallows (16 ounces) Pour on to a 9x13" pan that has been lined with wax paper and chill for at least an hour. Break into pieces or cut into squares. ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk… 2 large eggs 3/4 cup half and half 6 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Add and continue to whisk… 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt Pour into 9-inch deep-dish pie crust and bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes. Place in fridge for four hours or more. Serve with whip cream. ...