BREAD PUDDING
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1 loaf white bread
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2 eggs
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2 cups sugar
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1 Tbsp. vanilla
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1 tsp. baking powder
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1/3 stick butter
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1 cup raisins or per preference
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Milk - enough to make slightly battered mix
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.
CHICKEN CHILI II
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6 chicken thighs, skinned & boned
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Olive oil
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2 small (15-16 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
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1 small can small lima or white northern beans, drained
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2 - 28 oz. cans tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
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1 small can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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½ jar green salsa
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3 Tbsp. each of thyme, oregano, cumin, & chopped fresh cilantro
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½ tsp. red pepper flakes
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.