Bean Dip

Here's a simple bean dip recipe that I, Isaac, came up with. It's not exactly the healthiest thing you could eat but it hits the spot.

Ingredients:
1 Can of refried black beans
1/4 Cup of salsa (we use medium)
1/2 Cup of Mozzarella
1/2 Cup of Cheddar
1 -2 Tbs of taco sauce for flavor

Over medium - low heat warm the beans up. Once they are warm add all the ingredients and stir until cheese is completely melted. Serve hot. It's also good leftover, just zap it in the microwave.

Mom's Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are my mother-in-laws specialty. They are simple and turn out making very soft yummy cookies. These and no-bake cookies are my husband's favorites. Occasionally I throw him off by making another kind, but these always get 5 stars.

Note: One thing I really love about this recipe is that I can use a 1/2 cup measuring cup and a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon and that's it! I love to cook, but I hate dishes, so anyway to avoid them is a wonderful.

Ingredients:
1 cube (1/2 cup) margarine
1 cup pack brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:
Cream together margarine and both sugars. Add eggs and mix until smooth. Mix in soda, salt, and vanilla. Stir in flour (1/2 cup at a time) to make a stiff, not sticky dough. Add chocolate chips. Place on cookie sheet and back at 375 degrees for 9-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: I'm not sure if it's in my head or actually the case but these cookies seem to turn out better when mixed by hand instead of using hand mixer.