Since the weather around here [and many other parts of the country as well] is to be cold the next few days,

I thought good recipes for supper to find and share would be ones for chili and cornbread. Sounds kind of good, doesn’t it?

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s "that" time of year again,

but I guess we are at the of November already, aren’t we?

Anyways, these recipes should help to warm your family from the inside ... out.

Enjoy!

Chili Seasoning Mix in a Jar Recipe

1-1/4 cups flour

1/2 cup dried onion (flakes or minced)

2/3 cup chili powder

3 tbsp beef bouillon powder or salt

1-1/2 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp pepper

2 tsp sugar

Mix all ingredients, stirring very well to combine. Pack in a 2 cup jar and attach gift tag with instructions.

The instructions are as follows:

Brown or microwave 1 pound of ground beef (Optional: you can chop and add an onion if you wish).

Sprinkle 1/3 cup of chili seasoning mix over beef, and stir well.

Add a 19 oz can of crushed tomatoes; a 15 oz can undrained kidney beans; a 14 oz can of baked beans.

Simmer or reheat in the microwave for 20 minutes until flavors are mixed and chili is hot.

Cornbread

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup and 1 teaspoon white sugar

1 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup biscuit baking mix

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

1/3 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, stir together baking mix and cornmeal.

Blend this mixture into the butter/egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just until combined.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden.

Serves: 6

Tip of the day

Not sure if your eggs are okay to eat? Put them in a bowl of water.

If they sink, you can safely eat them. If they float, they are no good - throw them out!

Verse of the day

Ephesians 4:29 - "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,

but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."