Hello,
I am excited to share a fresh example of a kitchen mercy! Yesterday I bought a rotisserie chicken at Costco and decided to make a pasta salad with it with Pennie pasta and Cesar dressing, with the thought that if I made that yesterday we could have it for dinner tonight also. But I felt that I should go ahead and make some chicken enchiladas with the left over chicken for dinner tonight. As I was making them I thought wow, there is too much for just the three of us, I should see if my sister would like to come over for dinner.
I sent her a text and she called and said sure, and is it okay if Brandon, her son, my nephew, also comes?
Brandon happened to be in town and was leaving later this evening. So I had enough for him and sent some home with him as well. I just love it when things like that happen. I didn't know that Brandon was going to be here, but the Lord did! I firmly believe that the feeling I had was the Holy Spirit prompting me. I also made a salad that is a favorite recipe from a good friend, and is a salad that even my daughter Carmella likes. You use butter or romaine lettuce, a pear (fresh, not canned) diced up, granny smith apples diced, feta cheese, craisins and walnuts. Then top it with poppy seed salad dressing.
Listen to the Holy Spirit and see who might show up for dinner! You will be blessed.
Poppy Seed Dressing:
1 Egg
1/4 C Sugar
1 T Dijon mustard
2/3 C Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 t Salt
3 T Grated Yellow Onion
Blend in blender until creamy white (2 min) then slowly add 2 cup corn oil. (I use canola oil but don't use olive oil). Remove to bowl, stir in 3 Tablespoon poppy seeds. Then put in a container to keep in the refrigerator. I use a jar.
For better flavor let the dressing set for at least one day before using.
Enjoy!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Gift of Hospitality/Serving
Gift of Hospitality/Serving
My Spiritual gift is Hospitality. Hospitality is more than just having people in your home, although that is a big part that I very much enjoy. Several years ago I was challenged by a mentor to pray about a life purpose verse. As a result my life purpose verse is Mark 10:45. For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. That's what I want my life to be about, serving others.
Two weeks ago this past Saturday I got to serve a co-worker by helping at her daughter's 16th birthday party. She held it at an Eagle Lodge and the food was pot luck style. She provided ham and a potato casserole and those attending were bringing dishes as well. She asked me and another friend to be there to help with the food so that she could enjoy the party. I was very happy to help her and had a lot of fun being there to do whatever needed done. I was very thankful that I was able to exceed her expectations of what she had in mind I would do. Thank you Lord.
Then last Saturday a good friend of mine asked me to come to her home and help her make a lasagna in preparation for a dinner party she was having for some of her neighbor's. Again I was very happy to help her and we had a lot of fun working together. She was very gracious and allowed me to come into her kitchen and take charge in putting the lasagna together. I was a help to her but she also blessed me by sending me home with some groceries. Another kitchen mercy from the Lord thru my friend.
My friend's potato casserole is good, but I really like the one I make. I got the recipe from another good friend of mine who is also a very good cook. It is requested at every major holiday meal by my daughter and nephew's.
Potato Casserole
9 potatoes cooked in skin
1/4 C Butter
2 C Sour Cream
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/3 C green onions, chopped (I use dried onion's from Costco)
1 1/2 C grated Cheddar Cheese
Cook potatoes and let cool then grate into a big bowl. Add onions and cheese and mix together.
Put into a buttered 9 x 13 pan. Heat soup with butter until butter is melted. Blend in sour cream.
Pour over potatoes. Dot with butter. At this point you can put in the refrigerator for one or two days before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the sauce is a little brown. Cover with more grated cheddar cheese and bake 15 more minutes till cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
It is very good and good the next day for breakfast with eggs or just by itself. Enjoy!
My Spiritual gift is Hospitality. Hospitality is more than just having people in your home, although that is a big part that I very much enjoy. Several years ago I was challenged by a mentor to pray about a life purpose verse. As a result my life purpose verse is Mark 10:45. For even the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. That's what I want my life to be about, serving others.
Two weeks ago this past Saturday I got to serve a co-worker by helping at her daughter's 16th birthday party. She held it at an Eagle Lodge and the food was pot luck style. She provided ham and a potato casserole and those attending were bringing dishes as well. She asked me and another friend to be there to help with the food so that she could enjoy the party. I was very happy to help her and had a lot of fun being there to do whatever needed done. I was very thankful that I was able to exceed her expectations of what she had in mind I would do. Thank you Lord.
Then last Saturday a good friend of mine asked me to come to her home and help her make a lasagna in preparation for a dinner party she was having for some of her neighbor's. Again I was very happy to help her and we had a lot of fun working together. She was very gracious and allowed me to come into her kitchen and take charge in putting the lasagna together. I was a help to her but she also blessed me by sending me home with some groceries. Another kitchen mercy from the Lord thru my friend.
My friend's potato casserole is good, but I really like the one I make. I got the recipe from another good friend of mine who is also a very good cook. It is requested at every major holiday meal by my daughter and nephew's.
Potato Casserole
9 potatoes cooked in skin
1/4 C Butter
2 C Sour Cream
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/3 C green onions, chopped (I use dried onion's from Costco)
1 1/2 C grated Cheddar Cheese
Cook potatoes and let cool then grate into a big bowl. Add onions and cheese and mix together.
Put into a buttered 9 x 13 pan. Heat soup with butter until butter is melted. Blend in sour cream.
Pour over potatoes. Dot with butter. At this point you can put in the refrigerator for one or two days before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the sauce is a little brown. Cover with more grated cheddar cheese and bake 15 more minutes till cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
It is very good and good the next day for breakfast with eggs or just by itself. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Welcome!
Hello,
This is my very first post on my new blog!
When I started thinking about starting a blog, the title for it came to me pretty quickly. My Mom always talks about how the Lord blesses her with kitchen mercies and He does that for me as well. What does that mean? For me it means He gives me ideas of things to fix or I have just the right things on hand for unexpected guests and spur of the moment meals. Sometimes I will be at the store and buy something because it is on sale or I feel led to and then the reason for that purchase becomes clear. It has happened several times and is very exciting. I pray before I go into the grocery and especially before going into Costco that the Lord will help me to be wise in my purchases.
I very much enjoy cooking and baking. I learned to cook from my Mom. I grew up on a ranch in Idaho and learned how to cook good old fashioned meals. I am not a gourmet cook but still a pretty good one. I enjoy being in my kitchen cooking and baking for my family and it gives me a lot of joy to share with family and friends.
One of my most favorite recipes is Buttermilk Salad Dressing. I have it in my fridge all the time and have been asked for the recipe often. It is so easy and will ruin you for store bought ranch dressing.
Buttermilk Salad Dressing
Minced Garlic 3 tsp.
Mayonnaise 1 1/2C
Buttermilk 1C
Parsley Flakes 2 tsp.
Onion Powder 2 tsp.
Salt 1 tsp.
Pepper 1 tsp.
A little tip: put in the mayonnaise before putting in the buttermilk otherwise you may get buttermilk on you!
Yes, I know this because I have done it! :)
This only needs to set for a few minutes before ready to use.
I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to sharing with you in the days to come.
Blessings,
Jill
This is my very first post on my new blog!
When I started thinking about starting a blog, the title for it came to me pretty quickly. My Mom always talks about how the Lord blesses her with kitchen mercies and He does that for me as well. What does that mean? For me it means He gives me ideas of things to fix or I have just the right things on hand for unexpected guests and spur of the moment meals. Sometimes I will be at the store and buy something because it is on sale or I feel led to and then the reason for that purchase becomes clear. It has happened several times and is very exciting. I pray before I go into the grocery and especially before going into Costco that the Lord will help me to be wise in my purchases.
I very much enjoy cooking and baking. I learned to cook from my Mom. I grew up on a ranch in Idaho and learned how to cook good old fashioned meals. I am not a gourmet cook but still a pretty good one. I enjoy being in my kitchen cooking and baking for my family and it gives me a lot of joy to share with family and friends.
One of my most favorite recipes is Buttermilk Salad Dressing. I have it in my fridge all the time and have been asked for the recipe often. It is so easy and will ruin you for store bought ranch dressing.
Buttermilk Salad Dressing
Minced Garlic 3 tsp.
Mayonnaise 1 1/2C
Buttermilk 1C
Parsley Flakes 2 tsp.
Onion Powder 2 tsp.
Salt 1 tsp.
Pepper 1 tsp.
A little tip: put in the mayonnaise before putting in the buttermilk otherwise you may get buttermilk on you!
Yes, I know this because I have done it! :)
This only needs to set for a few minutes before ready to use.
I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to sharing with you in the days to come.
Blessings,
Jill
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