Minestrone Soup

 

Cook about a pound of hamburger with onions and drain off fat. Add a 16oz. can of tomato sauce and 2 cans of water. Add chopped carrots, 1 clove of garlic and Italian seasoning to cook until tender. Add pasta and more water if needed to cook until tender. Add green beans, kidney beans, olives and more water if needed. Heat through and top with Parmesan cheese (I was out).

Charlie made coconut cookies for dessert, they were so good I had to share the recipe:

Charlie's Coconut Cookies

2 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
4 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

He mixed them up the usual way: cream butter and sugar, add egg, milk and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture until just blended. Use spoon to mix in coconut-- bake at 325.