Banana Bread

1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
3 crushed bananas
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 T. corn starch
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt

Cream butter, sugar and bananas together. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy. Mix dry ingredients together and add to mixture. Mix well and put in greased and floured bread pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or until center is cooked.

Taco Soup

This recipe comes from the McCombs' Family. It's a new favorite in our house!

Combine:
1-32 oz can kidney beans
1 can whole kernal corn
1-32 oz can tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
1 can vegetable soup
5 or 6 garlic cloves, crushed

Then add:
1/4 cup salsa
1 3/4 cups water
1 package taco seasoning
1 T. chili powder

Brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 onion. Drain off grease. Add all ingredients to crockpot. Stir together and cook on low until hot. Serve over corn chips and top with shredded cheese and sour cream.