C's In-laws' Sister's Famous Vegetarian Chili :
Ingredients:
15 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can diced tomatoes, slightly drained
15oz can kidney beans, slightly drained
15 oz can pinto beans (black and great northern beans are also delicious to add), undrained
1/2 c. diced Onion
1/4c. diced Celery
1/4 c. diced chilies
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 t. cumin powder
1 1/2 t. chili powder
3/4 t. black pepper
1 t. salt
1/2 c. water mixed with 1 T. Cornstarch.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to boil. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until veggies are tender. Serve with a garden salad.
Dessert: Earth Day Dirt Cups
Ingredients:
2 c. cold milk
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
8 oz. Cool Whip
16 oz. oreos, crushed
8 to 10 clear cups, goblets, etc.
Directions:
Mix pudding into milk until well blended. Let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in Cool Whip and 1/2 crushed cookies. Place 1 teaspoon cookies into cup. Fill 3/4 full with pudding. Top with remaining cookies. Refrigerate one hour. Garnish with gummy worms, frogs, candy flowers, or chopped nuts.
Earth Day Books: Earth Day Birthday by Pattie Schnetzler
It's Earth Day! (Little Critter) by Mercer Mayer
