Taco Soup

1 lb hamburger or ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans, with juice
1 can corn, with juice (or 1 cup of frozen)
1 can diced tomatoes, with juice (or 1 -2 cups of fresh diced)
1 can of tomato sauce (size depends of how thick you like the soup)

Brown meat and onion. Add in the remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese and chips if desired.

Hint: This makes a great meal to give to someone or take to a potluck.

Mosiah 5:15:

“Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life.”

Tiger Butter Candy (really yummy and easy)

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1-1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Repeat with chocolate chips. Stir peanut butter into candy coating. Thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with chocolate chips. Cut through mixture with a knife to swirl the chocolate. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds.

From Taste of Home Christmas Cookies & Candies cookbook.

More of Eero's Favorite Jokes

Why did the waffle cross the road? Cause it wanted to be a pancake.

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic

What's white and goes up? A confused snowflake!

What do you call an old snowman? Water

What is the best Christmas present in the world? A broken drum – you can't beat it!

Why was Prancer always wet? Because he is a riendeer!

Cheese Ball

1 pkg cream cheese
3 green onions, sliced
4 oz chopped ham, diced small
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Beat the cream cheese until it softens ( a minute or two). Mix in the green onions and chopped ham until they are evenly distributed. Form into a ball or log and roll in the cheddar cheese until covered. Place in a ziplock bag or cover in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Best made the day before.

Ham Balls

2 cups very stiff mashed potatoes
2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed

Combine all ingredients except cornflakes; chill. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in cornflakes. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Serve while hot. Yield: about 8 dozen.

Chicken Salad

4 cups cooked chicken shredded
1 cup finely minced celery
1/2 cup finely minced yellow onion
1/3 cup pickle relish (or to taste)
1/2 cup chopped cashews (or to taste)
1 cup grape halves (seedless)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp salt & pepper (or to taste)

Mix and serve cold. Make ahead of time for better flavor.