Nanette's Refried beans

2 cups dry pinto beans
1 cup sour cream
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1 tb salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili spices

Put dry beans in crock pot.  Cover by 1-2 inches with water.  Add 1 Tb salt.  Turn on high for 6-8 hours.  Watch beans so water is always about as high as beans.   When beans are soft  drain  some water out and save ( I save just incase i need to put some more in if they are too dry) mash with potato masher.  Add remaining ingred. turn on low for 15 min.
Freeze

Great in burritos, tostadas or nachos

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

1 lb italian sausage links, casing removed
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
2 cans chopped tomato
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 tbl fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp oregano
1 8 oz tomato sauce
8 oz tortellini or noodles
3 tbsps fresh parsley,chopped

Brown sausage, remove and drain, reserving 1 Tbsp of the drippings.  Saute onion and garlic in drippings.  Stir in beef broth, water , wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage.  Bring to a boil,  reduce heat; Simmer uncovered for the 30 min.  Skim fat from soup.  Stir in parsley.  Simmer covered for  30 min.  Pour in ziplocs and freeze.

Thaw. Heat. Add tortellini during last 10 min. of cooking.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top of each serving if desired.

Sizzlin Chicken Skewers

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/ 2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup honey dijon mustard

Cube chicken into small pieces.  Place in ziploc bag.  Add all other ingredients. Mill well Freeze

Thaw. Thread chicken onto skewers.  Discard marinade.  Grill for about 5-7 minutes.  Serve with extra sauce, if desired.  Goes well with rice