Faith, Family, and Forging a Difference
Last week it was my turn to take snack to small group. Instead of turning to a tried and true recipe, I thumbed through a stack of clipped recipes given to me by my late grandmothers. I decided that one was perfect for spring: Lemon-Lime Bars. These rich, delicious bars were a big hit! Ingredients (Adapted from the Lemon-Lime Bar recipe … [Read more...] about Lemon-Lime Bars
I love having a few one-pot and one-skillet recipes available for those days when I just don’t have a lot of time to spend on dinner. Easy Beefy Noodles is one of these. As a bonus, it has a great flavor and is very affordable to make! Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2/3 cup chopped … [Read more...] about Easy Beefy Noodles
I’ve always enjoyed eating chicken lettuce wraps at Asian food restaurants, but until recently I’d not made them at home. Most chicken lettuce wraps contain a sauce made with soy, so who knew I’d finally make them at home when I had to plan a dairy and soy free menu? Thanks to coconut aminos, a soy-free seasoning alternative to soy … [Read more...] about Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Given that oats are nutritious, affordable, and versatile, it’s no wonder that a warm, hearty bowl of oatmeal can help me have a great start to the day. Unfortunately, at first glance, oats can seem kind of boring. They’re not, though! There are so many delicious was to prepare them. Need some ideas? See below for dozens of … [Read more...] about Oat Outburst! (Oat Information and Recipe Roundup)
My husband is dissatisfied with the breakfast sausage available where we shop for groceries. We’ve tried every brand they sell, but he’s always been disappointed. While he was searching for breakfast ideas a couple of weeks ago, he came across a recipe that he asked me to try. I was more than happy to do so and I’m so glad I did! The … [Read more...] about Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Whenever I ask my husband if he’d like me to place anything in particular on our menu, he always responds that he’d like this dish. If he likes it that much, then it must be good! It’s super easy to prepare (it’s made in one pot), so I’m a huge fan, too. Ingredients (Significantly adapted from this recipe.) 1 lb. ground beef ½ cup … [Read more...] about Easy Cheesy Beef Stroganoff
I made this recipe for the first time back when my husband and I were dating. We both loved it, so I’ve made it frequently since then. It’s easy to prepare, so I often make it on nights when we’re short on time. Ingredients (Adapted from the Mushroom Tortellini in Curry Cream recipe in the Easy Soups & Stews cookbook.) 1 onion, … [Read more...] about Curry Tortellini Soup
It had been a while since we tried a new macaroni and cheese recipe, so for this menu I came up with a truly unique variety: Bacon Mushroom Swiss. These flavors go so well together! Ingredients 3 cups macaroni (uncooked measure) 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups homemade cream of mushroom soup or 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom … [Read more...] about Bacon Mushroom Swiss Macaroni and Cheese
