Easy Chili

1-2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large can crushed tomatoes (I like Contadina)
1 tsp garlic
2 T Mcormick Chile Powder
1 can kidney beans, drained

In large frying pan, brown ground beef with onion.  Drain fat.  Rinse pan, return meat/onions to pan.  Add crushed tomatoes, garlic, chili powder and kidney beans.  Put on low heat for an hour for flavors to blend.     Serve with crackers, shredded cheese, and cornbread.

Note:  This is a kid friendly recipe, not too spicy.   Add more chili powder and red pepper flakes to get desired heat and flavor.

Best Brownies Ever!!

1 cup butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c sugar
3/4 c cocoa powder (unsweetened)
4 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c flour

Melt butter.  When it is cool, stir in sugar and vanilla.  Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.  Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, use a whisk or sifter to ensure no lumps!  Add dry ingredients while slowly mixing.  Do not over mix  or the brownies will fall.  Bake in a 13x9x2 greased pan at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.  (Brownies will start to pull away from side of pan).

Variations:  You can add 1 cup of chopped walnuts, or pour into individual cupcake liners.  If using cupcake liners, you will need to adjust time, about 18 minutes.