It is a very, very cold day here. The outside temperature is 7 degrees with a -10 degree windchill. I know there are places colder then this, but this is cold enough. Titanium and cold don't agree with each other.

So, this is whats on the menu for today. How about Taco Soup. This is a very simple and easy dinner idea, even Mr Man can't screw this one up. Its great for the crock pot.

ingredients are

1 lb. of ground beef/hamburger (cooked and drained)

3 15 oz. cans of corn (do not drain)

3 15 oz. cans of Ranch style beans (chili beans in sauce)

3 10 oz. cans or Rotel diced tomatos/green chilis (do not drain)

1 packet of hidden valley ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix

Into your crock pot, add the hamburger, seasoning mix and all of your undrained corn, beans and Rotel and mix them together.

Once this soup is completely heated through it is ready to eat.

Note, I also make this with chopped up chicken instead of hamburger. It also can be made in a large pot on the stove if you prefer. I like it in the crockpot because I can start it around noon on low heat and let it go all day.

Have fun and as Rachel Ray likes to say, This is what could be for dinner tonight, or something to that effect.