Strawberry Basil Lemonade

A great refreshing drink for summer.  Can also be served with Gin or Vodka added for an Adult refreshment.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Sugar
20 Strawberries (hulled)
20 Basil Leaves
1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (can used bottled Lemon Juice)
Water

Directions:
Boil 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved to make simple syrup.  In a food processor, chop Strawberries and Basil until it is like a paste.  In a 64 ounce pitcher, add simple syrup, strawberry basil paste, lemon juice and fill the pitcher up with water.  Mix very well.  Serve in glasses with ice.

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a great comfort soup.  Easy to make.  Can be doubled for a large crowd.

Mix:

2 Cans Fiesta Nacho Soup

3 Can Milk (from smaller can)

1 Large Can Cream of Chicken Soup

Simmer Above Ingredients

Add:

2 Can Chunky Chicken (or shredded Chicken Breasts)

1 Can Enchilada Sauce 

1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilis

Optional:  Can add corn, chopped peppers or any veggies you desire.

Add to above and simmer until hot.

Sprinkle with fine shredded cheese and tortilla chips