It's that time of year for a nice hot bowl of soup and a simple dessert.  Try the following....
Creamy Potato Cheese Soup
4 1/2 cups potatoes, cubed
3/4 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
3/4 cup carrots, thinly sliced
Pepper and salt, to taste
Mix all ingredients in large Dutch oven.  Cook until done (approx. 20-25 min.) 
Mix and add to above mixture:  
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons flour
Stir in well until soup is hot. 
Then add:
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, in chunks. Do not let soup boil after adding cheese, it will curdle! Suggestion: Garnish with chopped fresh green onions and shredded mild cheddar cheese. Serves 8-10   
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Rice Pudding     (old recipe)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cooked white rice
Pinch of salt
1/4 stick of butter (not margarine), softened or melted
Cinnamon
Mix all ingredients (except cinnamon) and pour into a buttered casserole.  Sprinkle cinnamon lightly on top. Bake 325º 35-40 minutes. Serves 4-5
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Tip of the Day: Only 2 vegetables-onions & bell peppers-can be simply chopped & immediately frozen.  All others require blanching before freezing.