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Cook of the Week
by Nathan Straus

Teresa Morris
Teresa Morris is an Alabama born Brownsboro resident. Having moved to the area from Dallas about five years ago, Teresa began working at Redi National Pest Eliminators on Highway 31 to work closer to home.

"I like working here," Morris said. "It's a small company; more like a family than a business."

It was in Dallas Teresa met her husband, Mark Morris. They have been married for nine years and have one son, Tyler, who is in the third grade. Mark has three children from a previous marriage: Mark, Tiffany and Catrina. Mark is 26 and Tiffany and Catrina, twins, are 21.

Teresa said Tiffany is about to have a child of her own.

Morris attends First United Methodist Church in Brownsboro where she is an active part of the Helping Hands ladies group, an organization that meets monthly and determines how to help the community area with people's needs.

In addition to helping others, Teresa also likes to read and cook.

"The best part of cooking is when someone enjoys eating what I cook," Teresa said. "That's the reward."

Morris often cooks for the whole family and usually ends up cooking something every night.

"I like making things that are quick to prepare," Morris added.

Beef Taco Skillet Dinner
1 lb ground beef
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
6 flour tortillas (cut into 1" pieces)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook the beef until it is well browned. Stir to break up the meat. Drain and stir in soup, salsa, water and tortillas. Heat to a boil and reduce heat to low and cook for five minutes. Stir, then top with cheese.

Cheeseburger and Fries
Casserole
2 lbs ground beef
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 20 oz bag crinkle cut
French fries
Brown beef and drain. Stir in the soups and pour mix into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Arrange the fries on top and bake uncovered at 350 Degrees for 50-55 minutes or until fries are golden brown.

Green Chilies and Cheese Biscuits
1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees and grease cookie sheet. Stir Bisquick, sour cream, egg and chilies until well blended. Stir in the cheese and drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 4 dozen.