This recipe from a dear friend brings to mind a smile each time I stumble across it. Martha P. Holmes was a talented designer and my home still sports most of the colors and themes she helped me choose, so her influence definitely extends beyond my kitchen.

• 1 pound hamburger or ground turkey
• 1 large can ranch beans (like big juice cans – maybe 32 ounces)
• 1 package frozen chopped onions
• 1 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp chili powder

1. Brown onions and meat.
2. Drain grease.
3. Add beans and tomatoes and chili powder.
4. Heat through and serve immediately or simmer for a couple of hours over a low heat.  The longer you cook it the better it gets.

Serves 6-8

Martha P. Holmes, Interior Designer, Houston, Texas