Egg McMaxwell

Sent by Jill Bachman from Frog Hollow in Skippack, PA

Cooking Spray
Egg (or 1 or 2 eggwhites)
Cheese
English Muffin, Bagel, or Sandwich Thin

Coat microwavable bowl with cooking spray. Crack egg into bowl. Poke egg a few times with a fork (or beat it if that's your preference. Microwave it on high (partially covered) for about 35 seconds (until set). Have a glass of wine (this is hard work –you need to rest up for the next step). Once set, put slice of cheese on top and microwave for an additional 8 seconds. Remove from microwave, but on bread, and enjoy your sammy!

Double Corn and Cheddar Chowder

Sent by Cindy from Frog Hollow in Skippack, PA

1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 16 oz. can cream-style corn
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup (3 ozs.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
black pepper (optional)

Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Sprinkle onion with flour; cook and stir 1 minute.

Add chicken broth; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add cream-style corn, corn kernels, bell pepper and pepper sauce; bring to a simmer. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat; gradually stir in cheese until melted. Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with black pepper, if desired.

Makes 6 servings