Savory Swine Soup

Warm up with this Atwater family favorite and enjoy a pig themed family home evening with your own little pack.

6 large potatoes peeled and chopped
1 head of cauliflower chopped
1 large onion chopped
2 tsps. salt
1 lb. chopped ham
2 sticks butter of margarine
1.5 cans condensed milk

Place chopped potatoes, cauliflower, and onion in large pan along with salt. Add just enough water to barely cover them. Bring to boil and then add chopped ham. Let boil for 5 minutes, and then reduce heat to low. Add butter or margarine. When butter or margarine is fully melted, add condensed milk. Do not dilute. Turn off heat and enjoy! Some people like to add beans and cheese. It's yummy with these also, but it can stand on its own without them.

I know that in the story, the little swine got away. But in this case, the unwise little swine weren't so fortunate, and now your little family of wolves will really enjoy them for dinner. This was a favorite of mine growing up, and I hope it will become a favorite of your family as well.

Magic Beans and Rice

This recipe is an invention of my brother-in-law's who is from the south, so I guess it should really be called Don's Red Beans and Rice, but where's the fun in that! It is a favorite for our family gatherings. Tastes excellent on rice. Besides, this just might be the easiest meal you've ever poofed together.


1 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage sliced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
2 - 8 oz cans of "magic" red beans un-drained and slightly mashed up
Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning to taste

Brown sausage slices in a skillet. Add vegetables to skillet and sauté in pan. Do not drain fat. Add red beans and seasoning. Let simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on top of white rice. Enjoy!

This really is delicious and gets eaten up at family gatherings. It is super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients so it is a great one to make for pleasing large crowds. Plus it is budget friendly and is packed with nutrition. So it is a success from every angle.