2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. corn meal
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix gently. Do not overbeat eggs. Pour in unbaked pie crust and bake in 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until it doesn't shake. You may have to cut the temperature down to 325 degrees.

Lemon Chess Pie: Omit vanilla and add 1/4 cup lemon juice.

Pineapple Chess Pie: Add 1 small can pineapple, drained to above recipe.