Granola bars

Cream together:
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar

Add:
2 T. honey
1/2 t. vanilla
1 egg
Mix well.

In separate bowl, combine:
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
Add to creamed mixture.

Stir in:
1-1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1-1/4 c. crispy rice cereal
1 c. chopped nuts (I used almonds)
1 c. dried fruit (I used Craisins)
1 c. chocolate chips

Spread in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350* for 20-30 minutes until slightly brown. They will be soft, but will firm up as they cool.

A cornbread meal

I made this the other night and it was yummy! It's a complete meal in itself and very filling.

Prepare cornbread according to the directions on the cornmeal container or cornbread mix box.

Add:
2 cooked and chopped-up chicken breasts (I used my Pampered Chef chopper)
1 can of drained and rinsed black beans
1 cup of corn (frozen is fine)
1 cup of salsa
1 cup cheese (whatever kind you like- I used sharp cheddar)
1 tsp.- 1Tbs. chili seasoning mix, depending on how spicy you like it.

Mix well.

Pour into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 pan and bake at 350* for 45 minutes, or until cooked through (poke a knife in the middle to make sure).

NOTE: This only makes enough for 2 adults and 2 kids, so you might want to double it.