4 that hearty Recipes

mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, french s french fried onions, divided (sometimes, i use the cheese flavored ones), cubed cooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained (sometimes i cook broccoli and use that instead, 1 1/4 ), cream of chicken and mushroom soup (if you can tsp find that, use regular soup), milk, ground mustard, garlic powder, pepper

lean ground beef, onion, diced, beef broth (or 1.5 cups water and recommended amount bullion), tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili style beans (not drained , the kind that comes in seasonings), great northern beans, rinsed and drained (or pinto or kidney, whatever kind of bean you prefer to use in yours), chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to add extra spiciness)

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper