Green Bean Casserole

This is the only way to have green beans for Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve!!

1 T.  flour
1 t. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt
2 cans french-style green beans
1/3 c. crushed cornflakes, or bread crumbs
1 T. flour
1 1/2 c. swiss cheese

Mix together the flour, salt, sugar, pepper, onion powder. Melt 1 T. butter, and then add the dry ingredients. Whisk in milk.  Remove from heat and add sour cream. Add cheese and beans. Melt 1 T. butter and mix with cornflakes. Spread beans in 9x13 pan and top with cornflakes. Bake at 400 deg. for about 20 min, or until bubbly.

Creamy Mexican Turkey Soup

Here is a leftover turkey recipe- we love it!!
1 tbsp. oil
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 c. chopped onion ( I usually do 1/2 c.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 c. chicken or turkey broth
1 can diced green chilies, drained
2 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
2 c. shredded/chopped turkey
3/4 c. corn
3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro ( I never have this, so have never tried it)
1 c. grated cheddar or monterey jack cheese

In large stockpot, heat oil over med-hi heat and saute veggies and garlic for 5 min. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to med-lo and simmer, covered, for about 10 min. Add chilies.

In a bowl, whisk together milk, flour, salt, chili powder, cumin. Increase heat to hi and whisk milk mixture into soup. Stir until thick and bubbly, about 5 min. Add turkey, corn, cilantro and cheese, stir until cheese is melted and soup is hot, about 5-10 min.

Makes 5-6 servings.

Kool-Aid Playdoh

So this is really easy, fun and smells a lot better than the original homemade playdoh. I am not sure how long it lasts though, we just made it today. Good for winter days and sundays when you need something for sunbeams to do!

1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
3 tsp. cream of tartar
1 pkg kool-aid in the color you want

Mix in pan. Add:
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. oil

Mix over med. heat until smooth and thick, 6-7 minutes. Stir constantly so it doesn't burn.

Makes enough for good size portions for 4 kids. It is edible, but not very tasty. Andrew prefers eating the name brand store bought playdoh to the warm, homemade berry blue playdoh!! Go figure...