BREAD PUDDING

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• 1 loaf white bread

• 2 eggs

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 Tbsp. vanilla

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1/3 stick butter

• 1 cup raisins or per preference

• Milk - enough to make slightly battered mix

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Preheat oven to 300º. Layer bread slices in 9" baking pan. Mix together remaining ingredients & pour over bread. Bake for 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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CHICKEN CHILI II

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• 6 chicken thighs, skinned & boned

• Olive oil

• 2 small (15-16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained

• 1 small can small lima or white northern beans, drained

• 2 - 28 oz. cans tomato puree or crushed tomatoes

• 1 small can whole kernel corn, drained

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• ½ jar green salsa

• 3 Tbsp. each of thyme, oregano, cumin, & chopped fresh cilantro

• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes

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Cut chicken into small pieces with kitchen shears. In large pot, brown in olive oil with onion & garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Lower heat & simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning. Even better the second day. Feeds a small army, especially if served with cornbread or over rice.