Apple Crisp

10 cups sliced peeled apples

1/2 cup sugar

1 t. cinnamon

1 cup flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. nutmeg

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 cup cold butter

vanilla ice cream, optional

Place apples in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 sugar and cinnamon. Put into greased 9x13 pan. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and spices. Cut in butter until you get coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream.

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Skillet Enchiladas

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, finely diced

1 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

2 t. chili powder

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. onion powder

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can corn, drained

1 can red enchilada sauce, 19 oz.

5 corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips

2 cups cheese, cheddar

3 green onions, sliced (optional)

1/4 black olives, sliced (optional)

Garnish: sour cream, guacamole, chips

Brown ground beef with onion. Drain and return to skillet. Add seasonings, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn. Bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in tortilla strips. Sprinkle cheese, green onions, and olives on top. Cover with lid and let simmer another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes: 

I doubled this recipe. 

Mild enchilada sauce might be too hot for some.

Adapted from here

Potato Pancakes

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 cup flour

1 onion, finely diced

1 egg

1/2 t. pepper

1/2 t. salt

oil

chive, optional

Mix potatoes, flour, onion, egg, pepper, and salt in a bowl until batter consistency. I had to add a little milk and the batter was still very thick. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Drop circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown on each side. Set on paper towel. Garnish with chives, if desired.

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Dill Veggie Dip

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayo

1 T. chopped onion (I used dry)

2 t. dried parsley

1 t. dill weed

1 t. seasoned salt

Mix all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with fresh cut veggies.

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