Grandma's Mac and Cheese

6 c. cooked elbow macaroni

8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 stick of butter

1 1/2 c. milk

3 eggs - beaten

s&p

Cook macaroni and drain.  Add 1/4 stick of butter stir till it melts and pour in baking dish (9x13)

Sprinkle some cheese on top.  Melt the rest of the butter in small pan and add s&p and milk. Heat, but don't boil.  Remove from heat and add eggs and stir.  Pour over macaroni and add rest of cheese.  Bake at 425 for 30 minutes.  

Napa Salad

1 large head Napa cabbage - wash and chop

2 pkg. ramen noodles (crush in pkg) -brown in skillet with butter

1 c. slivered almonds

5 green onions (diced)

1/2 c. sunflower seeds 

Put all in large bowl and add dressing when ready to serve.

Dressing:

1/2 c. oil

1/2 c. cider vinegar

1 c. sugar

2 t. soy sauce

1 t. sesame oil

shake well....

Taco Soup

2 lbs. ground beef

1 large onion

1 t. salt

pepper

Brown meat and onions and s&p in skillet.  Add following ingredients in a large pot or crock:

1 pkg. taco seasoning

1 pkg. ranch dressing (1 oz)

1 can corn or hominy (14 oz) - undrained

3 cans of chopped tomatoes (14 oz)

1 can kidney beans (30 oz)

1 can pinto beans (30 oz)

1 1/2 c. water

Add meat mixture and let simmer for 30 minutes or warm in crock.  Serve with fritos or tortilla chips with cheese on top... so great on a cold day - makes a lot and freezes well.