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Peach Tart

The original recipe was found in the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book on page 450. It makes 4 servings but we handled it quite well, just the two of us. :) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and sprinkle lightly with flour. How to make the pastry (pie crust): In a medium bowl, stir together: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Use a pastry blender and cut in: 1/3 cup shortening After pieces are about pea size, sprinkle 1 tablespoon cold water over part of the flour mixture. Gently toss using a fork. Push moistened pastry to the side of the bowl and repeat moistening flour mixture using 1 tablespoon of the water at a time until all the flour mixture is moistened (4-5 tablespoons water) Make a ball from the pastry. Then place on a lightly floured surface and flatten slightly with hands. Roll pastry from the center to the edges into a circle about 13 inches in diameter. Place on prepared baking sheet. How to make the peach filli...

Perfect Chicken Chili

I forgot to take a picture because it disappeared too quickly. It was perfectly delicious for us who don't like hot spicy chili. Mix these ingredients in a large pot: 1 can pinto beans 1 can black beans 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (I used garlic and onion kind) 1 15-oz can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon dried crushed basil chopped onion to taste (1-2 cups) black pepper to taste (1/2 teaspoon) minced garlic to taste (1-2 tablespoons) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes. Add cooked chicken (1-2 chicken breasts cut up bite-sized). And enjoy with rolls or cornbread .