Hawaiian Haystacks

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 cup  of boiling water

1 envelope italian dressing mix

1 cup mayo

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, shredded

1 can chow mein noodles

1 chicken bouillon

Dissolve bouillon in 1 cup of water , put soup, broth dressing mix, mayo and chicken in bag.

Thaw and heat on stove or crockpot.  Serve with cooked rice.  Toppings can include: tomatoes, cheese, almonds, mandarin oranges, pineapple, olives, chow mein noodles, celery, green peppers, green onions, shredded coconut or whatever your heart desires.

Apple Barbecue Chicken

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken

1 tsp pepper

1 1/3 cups chunky applesauce

1 1/3 cups barbecue sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar packed

2 tsp chili powder

Put all ingredients in large ziplock bag 

Thaw cook in oven or crockpot

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

2 lbs pork chops
2tbsps Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey

Put all ingredients in large ziplock bag.

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

Black Bean Tamale Pie

1/2 lb ground beef
12 onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup salsa
1 8 1/2 oz pkg corn bread mix
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
2 gallon freezer bags
1 quart freezer bag

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Drain, stir in beans and salsa ; set aside Put in large bag

Put 2 cups cheese in small bag
Thaw all 2 bags.  Place crust mixture into greased 9 inch pie plate.  Bake at 375 for 5-6 min.  Spoon beef mixture over crust, leaving a 1/2 inch edge.  Bake for  15-18 min. or until crust is golden brown.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 1-2 min. longer or until cheese is melted.  Serve with sour cream and olives.  if desired