Mock Lasagna- in the crockpot

from the kitchen of Chris

1 10 oz pkg lasagna noodles- broken into bite sized pieces
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb italian sausage
1 onion- chopped up
1 clove of garlic-minced
12 oz mozzerella cheese- shredded
1- 12 oz cottage cheese
2- 6 oz cans of tomato paste
1/2 c water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 T dried parsley
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano

Cook noodles as directed on package and drain.  Cook ground beef, sausage and onion together and drain.
Put all in a lightly greased crock pot.  Pour in all other ingredients and stir together.  Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or high for 3-5 hours.

Corn Chowder

from the kitchen of Chris


5 pieces bacon-cut up into small pieces
1 onion-diced
1 can corn with juice
4-5 potatoes- cubed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 ½ c milk
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper

Saute bacon and onion in bottom of soup pan until bacon is crispy. Pour in corn, potatoes and milk. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add soup, salt and pepper. Bring to barely a boil.