Taco Salad

This is perhaps the world's most ghetto taco salad ... so if you are a gourmet chef, you probably won't like this one. If you're a busy mom who is looking for a 5 minute healthy dinner (that your kids will eat!) ... this is for you.1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2-3 cans of chili with beans (my favorite is the low fat Stagg brand ... get whatever you like)
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
Crumbled tortilla chips
Sour cream
Salsa
Diced tomatoes, optional

Begin by heating the chili up in the microwave until it is HOT; about 2 1/2 minutes, depending on how many cans you're using. Don't forget to cover it with a paper towel ... I don't want y'all cursing my name later.

Okay. This is sooo simple. Make this as individual portions in a bowl. Layer like this:

Lettuce
Hot Chili
Cheese
Tortilla chips

Make sure the chips are on top ... it will lure your kids into eating a salad. lol.

Garnish with sour cream and salsa to taste ... leave it out all together if your kids don't like it. Fresh diced tomatoes make it even better, if you have them on hand. Let your kids stir theirs all together on their own. They'll love it!

If you have plenty of time on your hands and you're a fresh-kind-of-person ... whip up some ground beef with taco seasoning instead of the chili.

One Minute Microwave Fudge

1lb Powdered Sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 lb margarine (1 stick) (not melted & doesn't need to be softened)
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp Vanilla (or 1 tsp mint)

*~*Optional Ingredients*~*
2 tbsp Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Mini-marshmallows
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts

Combine powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, margarine, milk & vanilla (plus peanut butter if desired) in a microwave safe bowl, but DON'T STIR. Cook 1 minute on HIGH in microwave, then remove and add marshmallows & nuts (if desired). Mix well. Pour into wax paper-lined or buttered 8x8-inch pan or pie plate. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes. Cut & serve. Makes 1+ lb of candy.

I personally have not tried it with the peanut butter, let me know if you try it. Also I've tried putting the fudge into little tart dishes & couldn't get it out. Held the tin in hot water but then the fudge was deformed... not worth it :( I did use the nuts & marshmallows & all I can say is don't make it till you have someone else to help you eat it! Actually... a lot of someone else's!!!