Cindy's Chili

Ok, I don't want to brag, but in our group of friends, I am famous for my chili. Make this one time, and you'll find out why! This recipe is from my Aunt Cindy, and I PROMISE you, it is the best chili recipe of all time. Perfect for a cold winter evening! Note: Half the recipe, and you'll still have leftovers.

Cindy's Chili

3 lbs hamburger (you could also use ground turkey or ground chicken)

2 lg onions, chopped

2 lg green bell peppers, chopped

2 sm cans tomato sauce

2 cans kidney beans

1 28 oz can tomatoes

1 qt tomato juice

3 T chili powder

1-1 1/2 T salt

1/4 c brown sugar

3 T white sugar

1 t black pepper

Brown mean, onions and peppers together. Add other ingredients and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours on low heat. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar and jalapenos.

Aunt Mel's Baked Beans

In honor of spring time & cookouts, I am posting the most fabulous recipe for baked beans ever. This is from my "aunt," Mel Andrews, and I love it!

Aunt Mel's Baked Beans

1 sm can lima beans
1 reg-sized can kidney beans
1 lg can pork-n-beans
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
3 med onions, chopped and fried in bacon fat

Mix all ingredients and bake @ 325 for 1 hr.

**Note: I do not fry my onions in bacon fat. I fry them in a little extra virgin olive oil instead. Also, this serves at least 8-10.