Skinner Texas Rattlesnake chili

• 2 Tbls. oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• *1 cup cubed rattlesnake meat (or chicken for the less adventuresome)
• 2 Tbls. chili powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 8 cups fresh tomatoes,chopped,or two 14.5 oz. cans, undrained
• 2/3 cups (6 ounce can) tomato paste
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups of macaroni (or other favorite pasta), uncooked

In 5 qt. saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil and saute onion, greenpepper, and garlic until tender but not brown. Add ground beef and rattlesnake meat (chicken); saute until done, about 5 minutes. Stir in spices, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours. before serving, add water and return chili to a boil. Stir in uncooked pasta; continue boiling, stirring frequently, 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Makes about 6 servings
* Available in specialty food stores.

Corn Fritters

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 Tbls. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbls. margarine or butter, melted
• 1/2 can whole kernel corn, drained
• shortening or cooking oil for deep frying
• powered sugared

Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder,and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add milk, egg, margarine or butter, and corn. Stir just till moistened. Drop batter by tablespoons, about 4 at a time, into deep hot fat(365 degrees). Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. keep fritters warm by placing on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven while frying remaining batter. Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar.
Makes about 12 fritters.

Taco Salad Deluxe

• 1lb. ground round steak
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1 5oz. can kidney beans, drained
• 3 med. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 med. head lettuce, shredded
• 1 med. onion, chopped fine
• 1 med. bag small corn chips, crushed
• 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 8oz. bottle French or Thousand Island dressing
• 1 8oz bottle mild(or hot) taco sauce

Brown ground round steak and season with oregano, to taste. Add kidney beans to meat. Set aside. Combine corn chips and cheese. Set aside. Combine tomatoes, onion, and lettuce and set aside. Combine taco sauce and dressing and set aside. In a large bowle, arrange above ingrediants in this order: meat and bean mixture; lettuce,tomato, and onion mixture; and combined dressing and taco sauce. Just before serving, add shredded cheese and corn chips.