Lazy Wife's Dinner

I got this recipe recently from my sister-in-law, Dawn. It is very easy & my family all enjoyed it.

1 can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
1 C macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 C milk
1 1/2 C frozen vegetables, any kind
1/2 lb. velveeta or american cheese, cubed
2 C diced potatoes
1 C diced carrots
1 C cooked ground beef or sausage

Mix all ingredients together. Only meat should be cooked before adding. Bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours @ 350 degrees.

Colorful Kielbasa

A great catch-all casserole for sausage or kielbasa. My family loves it & it's very simple.

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
3/4 C water
1 T butter or margarine
1 lb. smoked kielbasa or sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 C uncooked long grain rice
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen peas
1 jar (4 1/2 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 C shredded cheddar cheese

In a skillet, combine soup, water & butter; bring to a boil. Add kielbasa & rice. Reduce heat; cover & simmer for 15-18 min. or until rice is almost tender. Stir in peas & mushrooms. Cover & simmer 15 min. or until rice is tender & peas are heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover & let stand until melted.

Yield: 4-6 servings