Cheeseburger Turnovers

I got this recipe from the Nelson Family Cookbook (Emily H. McKellar). It was delicious and made great leftovers.

Bread:
2 packages yeast (or 4 1/2 teaspoons)
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cup flour

Dissolve yeast in water, milk and sugar. Add shortening, egg, salt and flour. Mix well. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.

Filling:
1 1/2 pounds ground hamburger (I only used 1 lb and it was plenty)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups grated cheese

Cook hamburger and onion. Add tomato sauce and cheese. Divide bread dough into 16 balls. Flatten and fill with 3 tablespoons filling. Pinch closed. Place seam side down on baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 8-12 minutes.

The next time we make this we are going to add chopped green peppers, olives and mushrooms to the filling.

Cake Mix Cookies

These are simple, easy, and can be made from any flavor of cake mix. They are a fun project for kids to make.

1 package dry cake mix
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
frosting (whatever kind you like)

1. Mix dry cake mix with oil and eggs.
2. Bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes.
3. Cool.
4. Frost
5. Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Tortilla Chip Chicken

My sister-in-law Allie sent me this yummy recipe and we loved it. It is so easy, but packed with flavor.

3 Tbsp lime juice (I actually used lemon juice)
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp honey
4 chicken breasts, halved
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips (I used mostly hint of lime tortilla chips, but threw in some sun chips because I didn't have enough tortilla chips)
1 bottle of chunky salsa
1 cup shredded cheese

1. Combine lime juice, honey and oil.
2. Dip chicken in lime juice mixture then coat with crushed chips.
3. Place in ungreased 9x13 baking dish.
4. Bake uncovered at 350 degress for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
5. Spoon a tablespoon or two of salsa over each piece of chicken and sprinkle with cheese; bake 20 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with guacamole and sour cream or other favorite toppings.