Nacho Mac and Cheese
3 c uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
¼ c butter, cubed
¼ c flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
¼ tsp pepper
2 ¼ c milk
2 c (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 c frozen corn, thawed
1 c crushed tortilla chips
Cook gemelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted. Drain gemelli; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
God does hear us. Even when we don’t feel anyone listening just wait patiently. God is there, He is listening and knows what is best and when the perfect time is to answer.
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
God does hear us. Even when we don’t feel anyone listening just wait patiently. God is there, He is listening and knows what is best and when the perfect time is to answer.
Daily Recipe
Salisbury Steak with Gemelli
2 eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb ground beef
4 T flour
2 cup chicken broth
2 T ketchup
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
mushrooms (If I use them I serve them seperate since only 2 of us like them)
Hot cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Mix in beef and shape into patties. Cook patties in 1T oil. Remove and keep warm
Stir in flour into drippings from patties until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, ketchup, and worchestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.
Return patties to the skillet. Simmer until heated through. Serve over gemelli or other spiral pasta.
This feeds our big family pretty good and it is fairly cheap. I usually make extra sauce, just use butter instead of the drippings. This is not real healthy but it tastes good :)
2 eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb ground beef
4 T flour
2 cup chicken broth
2 T ketchup
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
mushrooms (If I use them I serve them seperate since only 2 of us like them)
Hot cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Mix in beef and shape into patties. Cook patties in 1T oil. Remove and keep warm
Stir in flour into drippings from patties until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, ketchup, and worchestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.
Return patties to the skillet. Simmer until heated through. Serve over gemelli or other spiral pasta.
This feeds our big family pretty good and it is fairly cheap. I usually make extra sauce, just use butter instead of the drippings. This is not real healthy but it tastes good :)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Daily Devotion
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
This verse just jumped out to me today. My 3 older children were at the neighbors house. Since there was no one to entertain my 1 ½ year old, she followed me around the house. Every where I went there was a little person right by my feet. She does this often and I find myself stumbling over her a lot. If you have small children I am sure you can relate. Are we so close to the Lord that he stumbles over us? We should be constantly depending on the Lord.
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
This verse just jumped out to me today. My 3 older children were at the neighbors house. Since there was no one to entertain my 1 ½ year old, she followed me around the house. Every where I went there was a little person right by my feet. She does this often and I find myself stumbling over her a lot. If you have small children I am sure you can relate. Are we so close to the Lord that he stumbles over us? We should be constantly depending on the Lord.
Daily Recipe
Ginger Glazed Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
3 T butter or margarine, divided
2 T brown sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 pkg (14 oz.) frozen baby carrots, partially thawed
½ c chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.
Over medium heat, melt 2 T butter, brown sugar and ginger, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Add carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly and carrots are heated through. To serve, spoon sauce and carrots over chicken.
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
3 T butter or margarine, divided
2 T brown sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 pkg (14 oz.) frozen baby carrots, partially thawed
½ c chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.
Over medium heat, melt 2 T butter, brown sugar and ginger, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Add carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly and carrots are heated through. To serve, spoon sauce and carrots over chicken.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Daily Devotion
Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Here is Webster’s 1828 dictionary’s definition of prudent.
PRU'DENT, a. Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
What a great goal…to be a prudent wife and mother. So often we act and react through emotions. We need to be cautious of the words that we speak and the actions take especially toward our family. So often we put on an act around others and treat our family badly. Our family is the most important group of people that we influence. They should see our best, not our worst. I like the definition “practically wise”. We have a lot to live up to with just one verse.
Here is Webster’s 1828 dictionary’s definition of prudent.
PRU'DENT, a. Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
What a great goal…to be a prudent wife and mother. So often we act and react through emotions. We need to be cautious of the words that we speak and the actions take especially toward our family. So often we put on an act around others and treat our family badly. Our family is the most important group of people that we influence. They should see our best, not our worst. I like the definition “practically wise”. We have a lot to live up to with just one verse.
Blog Revival
I have decided to revive this blog that I had started at one of the difficult times in my life. I want to use it to be an encouragement to other ladies. Sometimes we get so consumed with life and our struggles that we forget that others need encouraging. Please join me in being an encouragement. I have posted my e-mail on the side so you can send devotions to be posted. I will be posting one devotion and a recipe or household tip every day.
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