Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies I made these for a Mexican themed tailgate party. Thought I would have prob. finding the Mexican Hot Choc mix but found it at super store in Mexican food isle; also used margarine instead butter (since earlier comment indicated this would help make them softer). I did use the bottom of a glass to gently push down cookie (helped them cook flatter). The 2nd batch I did not roll in cin/sugar mixture I just sprinkled this on to cut down on the sweetness. Cook only 10 minutes and maybe even 9 by the time you put last try in oven. Very good cookie for a change of the usual.

Sirloin Three-Bean Chili Also liked the alternative to hamburger. Instead of sirloin, I used 2lbs stew meat (you buy it already cut in chunks). Sprinkled with meat tenderizer and pounded out. This is a bit cheaper than sirloin. Instead of using the cumin and chili powder suggested I just used two 1 oz. envelopes chili seasoning. Also used few drops of tobasco sauce. Instead of beef broth, used 1 cup V8 spicy tomatoe juice. This was a good recipe that differed from the chili we had already ate so often this winter.

Spicy Three-Bean and Chicken Soup My family with teenagers liked this soup. I used about 2 lbs chicken; can of corn instead of lima beans. You could also double the cannellini beans (or use a can of kidney beans with the an o cannelline beans). Served with corn bread.

French Silk Pie This was very easy to prepare and the first desert gone at our Thanksgiving dinner. My tips: I used a store bought crust (the refrigerated dough that you unroll) rather than making my own. Also, next time I may use a little less chocolate (maybe 2 oz instead of 3), no one mentioned it, but I thought the chocolate was a bit strong. I'm not a pie baker so to me this was easy, and much cheaper than what they sale for at the chain restraunt.