So now I am checking out Thread #2!!!
I too love to cook but don't get to as often as I like!
I also like Johanna have a great SIMPLE recipe for Chili:



1 can of tomato soup
1 can of stewed tomatoes
***1 can each of kidney, pinto, chili beans
cumin to taste
chili powder to taste
1 pound ground beef

Put all ingredients in a large pot or a crock pot and heat thru.

*** I love this with any kind of bean, I have used 15 bean soup (soaked over night) and also the flavored baked beans are EXCELLENT!!!

Also I will find the link for my favorite Potatoe soup from www.allrecipes.com That is the best site!!