Depression Era Clam Chowder

2011-08-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

This is a great recipe and a good way to stretch a dollar. With the bad economy we all need a hearty meal to feed our family that wont break the budget.

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn

1/2 to 1 large white onion, diced

4 cups diced potatoes

2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

1/3 cup butter

salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, corn, onion and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are just tender.

Stir in evaporated milk and butter until butter is just melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve at once.

Ready in about an hour and serves eight.

Vanishing Chocolate Chip Cookies these cookies are one of my families favorit cookies

2010-06-15T18:49:00.000-07:00

Vanishing Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks butter)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto unpressed cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet, remove to wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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Depression Era Clam Chowder

Ingredients

Vanishing Chocolate Chip Cookies these cookies are one of my families favorit cookies