Omelet

Heat frying pan and melt a little butter in bottom. Crack 2-3 eggs into the pan; break yolks but do not stir the eggs--they will spread into the bottom of the pan. Gently push the eggs away from the edges as they cook.

Sprinkle cheese and chopped mushrooms over the eggs when they are still a little runny. Salt and pepper can be added as desired.

Fold the omelet over onto itself with a spatula. Press gently. Turn over to cook the other side slightly. Slide onto plate and enjoy!

Grilled Salmon

2 T lemon juice
2 T maple syrup
1 T cider vinegar
1 T canola oil
2-4 salmon fillets

Combine liquids and marinate salmon for 10 minutes. Grill on oiled rack or pan 4 minutes on each side or until done. Add salt and pepper, if desired.

Green Salsa

1/2 lb fresh tomatillos, husks discarded
1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, chopped fine
1/2 large white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 t salt
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped

Boil tomatillos in a large pot for about 7 minutes. The skin will turn a darker, richer green. When they are cool, coarsely chop the tomatillos.

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree to desired consistency. Add water if too thick. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with chips, guesadillas, beans, or rice.

Boiled Eggs

Soft boiled eggs:
Boil enough water to cover the desired amount of eggs. Lower eggs into the water, cover pan, remove from heat, let stand 6 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool down before eating.

Hard boiled eggs:
Put eggs in pan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water. Peel when cool enough to handle.

Marsha's Monster Cookies

1 1/2 c sugar

2 1/4 c brown sugar

1 c butter

3 c peanut butter

6 eggs

2 t vanilla

9 c oatmeal

4 t baking soda

2 c chocolate chips

1 c chopped nuts

3 c raisins

Mix the first 6 ingredients thoroughly. Add the oatmeal and soda. Mix well. Add c.chips, nuts, and raisins, again mixing well.

Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet (makes large cookies). Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup softened butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 t vanilla

2 eggs

2 1/4 cups flour

1 t baking soda

1 t salt

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs and beat again. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet onto waxed paper to cool.

Option: Bake dough in a greased 15"x10" baking pan, 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool and cut into 2" squares.

Betsey's Burrito Casserole

1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken, cooked

4-6 flour tortillas

1 can (or 1 1/2 cups homemade) refried beans

1 cup salsa, divided

1 1/2 cups cheese, divided

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

In a 9x13 pan, place a layer of tortillas, followed by the refried beans, meat, 1/2 cup salsa, and half of the cheese. Then place another layer of tortillas, followed by the Cream of Mushroom Soup, the rest of the salsa, and the rest of the cheese. Cook at 350˚ for 25-35 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.

Pretty spicy, so use less salsa, if desired. Add chopped green chilies and/or sliced olives for added flavor.