Tortilla/hamburger Stuff

1 lb. hamburger (use 15% or 7% fat)
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt (not much) and pepper
15oz. tomato sauce
onion powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano
1 15 oz. can of red kidney beans, drained

Cook the meat with the onion, garlic and salt/peper in a frying pan. Continue to stir and cook until the meat is cooked and the onion is soft. Pour the tomato sauce into the pan and add seasonings. Add the beans and heat thoroughly. Continue to simmer while you prepare the following....

Large bowl of tortilla chips (if these are low salt, you can add more salt to the meat)
shredded cheese, preferably cheddar
torn or shredded lettuce
olives
tomatoes, cut into wedges
sliced green onions
avocado slices
salsa
sour cream
Place all the above into separate bowls and let each person make their own dinner.

Oven Fried Chicken

This is easier and less mess results than frying chicken in a pan.

Chicken parts
all purpose flour in a flat bowl with seasonings mixed in (salt/pepper/garlic powder/onion powder, etc.)

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
Dredge the chicken in the flour/seasoning mixture.
Shake off excess flour and lay skin side up in an oven proof 11x15" pan which has been oiled on the bottom.
Drizzle oil on top of the chicken, or spray with Pam.
Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes, depending on the chicken. (white meat takes less time to cook as do smaller pieces.)
Half-way through baking, baste the chicken with the fat in the pan. There should be no dry flour left, or the chicken won't brown.
When done, remove to a platter and serve.