So Good Corn Chowder

1-8oz.tub chive & onion cream cheese
1 can cream corn
2c. milk
8oz. smoked turkey breast, chopped
1c. frozen peas
pepper

*Heat cream cheese over medium heat in medium saucepan to soften; blend in corn & milk. Add turkey & peas; heat thru.

Pat's Salsa

1 Can black beans{rinsed & drained}
1 Can corn{drained}
1 Bunch green onions{chopped}
1 Large avocado{diced}
4 Large roma tomatoes{diced}
1 Large green pepper{diced}
1 Packet Italian dressing mix

*Chop everything up & put it in a large bowl. Mix up the dressing mix according to the packet directions. Pour the dressing over the mixture & stir well.

*Best made the night before so the flavors can mix{keep the avocado out until needed}

Best Pancakes With Buttermilk Syrup

Pancakes:
1 1/2c. Flour
1 6oz. Carton yogurt {any flavor}
1 Egg
1tsp. Salt
1tsp. Soda
1/4 c. Veggie oil
Add milk to desired thickness

*Mix well. Batter will be slightly lumpy.

Buttermilk Syrup:
Bring to a boil in a large pan:
2 Cubes real butter
2c. Sugar
1c. Buttermilk
Add:
1tsp. Baking soda{ makes above mixture bubble up. Be careful so it doesn't boil over}
1tsp. Vanilla

Easy Potato Salad

7 Red potatoes;boiled & cut up
8 Eggs;boiled & cut up
4-5TBS Sweet relish
Mayonnaise to desired consistency

*Add all ingredients and enjoy:}

Good & Rich Cookies

2c. butter;soft
2c.brown sugar
2c.white sugar
4 eggs
2tsp. vanilla
4c. flour
3c. oat bran { you can get it at Winco in the bulk}
1tsp. salt
2tsp. soda
1 8oz. Hershey's bar;grated
milk chocolate chips

*Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour, oat bran, salt and soda. Add Hershey Bar, choc. chips. Make golf ball size cookies. Place 2" apart and pat down just a little. Bake @ 375 for 10 min. Best if eaten fresh.