Taco soup

This tried and true recipe was given to me years ago from my dear friend Trish. She brought it to a work potluck and it was such a hit! I'm pretty sure we all begged her for the recipe! Thankfully, it's easy to make and easy on the pocketbook! Everyone I've ever made it for has asked me for the recipe and everyone they make it for asks THEM for it! You can either make it about an hour before you want to eat it or put it in the slow cooker and smell it's deliciousioness all day.. I like option two. My kids literally BEG for more, they LOVE it!

Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey OR ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg taco seasoning
1pkg ranch dressing MIX
1 can of each:
Stewed tomatoes
Rotel tomatoes
Kidney beans
Pinto beans
Creamed corn
Golden hominy
Shredded cheddar cheese
FRITO chips

Directions
Brown meat with chopped onion in a large pot with some olive oil.
Add EVERYTHING together in the pot OR in a slow cooker. Do NOT drain the cans! This is very important!:)
If on the stove, bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 1 hour, make sure to stir frequently and scrape the bottom of the pot here and there
If in the slow cooker, just set to low for 6-8 hrs or high for 4-6 hrs
Add shredded cheese, and most important of all.. FRITOS!! Do NOT forget the FRITOS!!
I also like to add avocado and sour cream if I have them.. It is sooo delish!

Kettle corn

I love this stuff, it's the perfect combination of salty and sweet which just so happens to be my favorite flavor combo! The kids ask for it all the time and it makes a great little Christmas gift wrapped up in a pretty bag or in a popcorn tin.. It's SO easy but I always get asked "how did you make that!"
Hope you try it and love it!

ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
directions
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. add the popcorn. When the oil sizzles, sprinkle the sugar over the kernels. Cover and shake the pan until the popping slows down, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss with the salt.