Tex Mex Dip

1 can (16 oz) refried beans
16 oz sour cream
1 packet of taco seasoning
1 jar picante sauce
1 package of grated cheese
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch of green scallions, chopped
1 small can (4 oz) sliced black olives

Spread the refried beans in the bottom of a 13x9 glass pan. Combine the sour cream and taco seasoning, then spread over the layer of refried beans. Next, spread the picante sauce as the next layer, then just add a layer of each of the remaining ingredients, cheese, tomatoes, scallions and olives.

Cover and refrigerate.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

1 Can (10.5 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup

2 Cups sour cream

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper

2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/3 Cup finely chopped onion

1 Package (30 oz.) Ore-Ida Country -Style Hash Browns, thawed, or 6 cups, thawed

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, onion, and hash browns until well mixed. Spoon evenly into baking dish.

3. Baked uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Turkey Vegetable Chili Mac

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey
1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (about 14 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup sour cream (optional)

Slow Cooker Directions
1. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned.

2. Transfer turkey to 4-quart slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, garlic and seasoning. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.

3. Stir in macaroni. Cover; cook 30 to 40 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring after first 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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After gradually walking further and further over the last month, Kate has finally decided she is ready to walk all the way across a room.

After a big lunch Kate was having trouble staying awake