The basic tools of the trade for a “stocked” kitchen: · Mixing bowls ...

Take the chicken out of the pan and cut it up into bite-sized pieces. Put
it all back in and bring it to a boil again, but not too much or all the
chicken broth will boil away. If it does, replace it with water.
Add the package of egg noodles and bring to a boil again,
Then back it off to a simmer and cook until the noodles are done.
Serve on top of mashed potatoes.
Carla’s Crazy Cake
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 cups water
1 cup corn oil
2 tsp vanilla
2 Tablespoons vinegar
Blend sugar, flour, cocoa, salt and soda. Pour in water, oil, vanilla, and
vinegar. Beat with a fork or wire whisk until smooth. (You may mix in
the same pan you will be baking - one oblong pan.) Bake for 30
minutes at 350 degrees.
Icing
1 stick plus 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
6 Tbsp milk
1 box powdered sugar (sift to remove any lumps)
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Bring butter and milk to a full boil. Remove from heat and add sugar,
vanilla, and nuts. Blend with a whisk to spreading consistency. Pour
over cooled cake and spread to cover.
Iowa Specialty Noodles
4 packages beef flavored Ramen Noodles
1 can corn (or an even better option--1 cup leftover veggies)
4 cups water
1 pound browned beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
In saucepan, brown the ground beef and onion until done and drain.