The Babe In The Manger

As a child I remember how my mom would go all out with Christmas decorations every year. The tree was always decorated so beautifully and there were placed through out our house special Christmas figurines and bowls of candy. One thing that’s always stood out in my mind more than any other memory was the … Read more…

Easy Peppermint Fudge

Ingredients 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 or 3 drops peppermint extract (depending on how peppermint-y you want it) Red peppermint candies, crushed, for topping Directions 1. Line an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray. 2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, … Read more…

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad

Ingredients 3 cups Brussels sprouts 1 large bunch Tuscan kale, center stems discarded 1 small clove garlic 1 small shallot 1 cup finely grated pecorino 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 lemons, zested and juiced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions 1. In a food … Read more…

Mexican Pizza

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 (12-inch) pizza crusts or you can buy Trader Joe’s pizza dough and press them out on baking sheets. 2 (16-ounce) jars chunky salsa or Mexican style tomato sauce 2 (8-ounce) packages shredded Mexican cheese 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can … Read more…

Settled to Soon

They said, “If we have found favor in your sight, let this land be given to your servants as a possession; do not take us across the Jordan.” Numbers 32:5 Our women’s bible study is currently going through the book of Joshua. In the first chapter of Joshua verses 12-14, you come across an interesting … Read more…

Pasta with Pesto Cream sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled Salt And Pepper, to taste 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 2 Tablespoons Butter 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan (additional) 12 ounces of Pasta (penne, Fusili, Etc.) 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced Directions: 1. Cook pasta until al dente. 2. Add basil leaves, … Read more…