Pineapple Casserole

Even if you don't like pineapple, this is worth the try. Very tasty and is like having dessert with dinner!

2 20oz cans crushed pineapple drained
6 tbsp pineapple juice
6 tbsp flour
1 c. sugar
1.5 c finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 roll of ritz crackers crushed
1/2 c butter melted

Preheat oven to 350F. Empty can of pineapple in colander and let them drain. I put a bowl at the bottom of the colander to catch the juice. In a large bowl mix 6tbsp of reserved juice with flour and sugar. When combined add well drained pineapple and cheese. Pour mixture in a casserole dish. Combine melted butter and ritz crackers and put on top of casserole mixture. Bake at 350 for 25-30 min.
Serves 6.

I have a family of 4 and usually make 1/2 the recipe.

Makes a great side dish with pork chops, tenderloin, or teriyaki chicken.

Taco Soup

This is one of our all time favorite EASY meals.

Ingredients:
1 lb of ground beef or ground turkey
1 can black beans
1 can whole kernal corn
1 can red kidney beans
1 can white hominy
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix (the dry mix)
1 packet taco seasoning

Brown meat in pan and drain excess grease. Add all ingredients into 1 big pot. Heat on Medium for about 30 minutes or until hot throughout.

Serve in bowls with sour cream, shredded cheese and fritos. I've never met anyone who hasn't loved this meal!

Uncle Lane's Easy Cake

Ingredients:
2 large cans fruit pie filling (my favorites are cherry or peach)
1 box of Yellow or Butter cake mix
½ pound butter –chilled and cubed

Empty contents of pie filling into a 9x12 cake pan – then level.
Spread dry cake mix evenly on top of pie filling – DO NOT BLEND!
Distribute cubed butter evenly on top of cake mix.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until top is a golden brown.
Can be served immediately. I like mine with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum-Yum! CAUTION contents will be hot and delicious!

Submitted by Lane Ormerod

Hot Pizza Dip

- 1 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. parsley
- 1/4 tsp. basil
- 1 cup shredded mozz. cheese
- 1 cup grated parm. cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- black olives

Mix cream cheese, oregano, parsley and basil. Spread mixture into bottom of microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozz cheese and 1/2 cup of the parm cheese. Spread pizza sauce over and top with everything else. Cover and microwave 5 minutes. Great with tortilla chips and bread sticks.

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients:
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 large tomato
- 1 small onion
- 1 lime
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- crackers or tortilla chips

Drain corn. Drain and rinse black beans. Finely chop tomato and onion. Cut lime in half and remove seeds. Squeeze juice over the mixture. Add salt and pepper.

This is something we enjoy on the island because all of the ingredients are available. We always have plenty of fresh limes!