Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Taco Bites


1 bag of Tostitos Scoops (baked is OK)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 bag of (finely) shredded cheese (Mexican blend)

Toppings (all optional)
shredded lettuce
tomatoes
salsa
sour cream
sliced black olives
chives
hot sauce

Brown hamburger.  Drain.
Add taco seasoning per directions.
Add about a teaspoonful of seasoned meat into each Scoop.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is melted.
Add toppings of choice.  Enjoy.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie


Ingredients:
1 9" pie shell
1 tbsp gelatin
1/4 c. of cold water
3/4 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1 1/3 c. pumpkin
3 large eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
6 tbsp sugar

Prepare the pie shell according to directions (or try a Ginger Cookie Crust).
Combine the gelatin and cold water.  Set aside.
Separate the eggs.  Make sure NO yolk gets in with the whites.
In a saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients except the egg whites, the cream of tartar and sugar.
Cook over low heat, stirring continually until it has boiled for one minute.
Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin.
Cool in refrigerator while making the meringue.
With mixer on highest speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar.  Gradually add sugar until meringue is thick and holds stiff peaks.
Fold cooled filling into meringue and spoon into the pie shell.
Refrigerate until served.

Ginger Cookie Pie Crust


1/2 c. butter
30 or so ginger snaps

Melt butter.
Crush cookies (a rolling pin works well).
Mix together.
Pat and press into 9" pie pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
Cool before filling.