Appetizer · hospitality

Hot Pepper Strawberry Freezer Jam & Charcuterie Cups for Easy Entertaining

While we serve at The Wilds this summer and befriend the sponsors who bring their kids to camp, I have the blessing of teaching a ladies’ session each Wednesday afternoon. As a part of our time together, I long to show hospitality and create fellowship among the women. It’s a bit challenging, but I believe if we ask the Lord how we can be hospitable, He will make a way.

As I prayed about how to do that this summer, the Lord brought my Strawberry Freezer Jam from last summer to mind. I made a lot, and it needs to be eaten! I wondered how I could use it, then I thought of Hot Pepper Jelly poured over cream cheese. I knew that would make a great little snack to serve my new friends at camp! Then I set to work to turn my freezer jam into hot pepper jelly! It was an easy task!

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Pie · Side dish · Sunday Dinner

Easter Dinner Recap

What a wonderful Easter weekend we had! The services at church were so special. As we sang some favorite songs, my heart swelled with thankfulness as we worshiped the Lord. We do serve a risen Savior, and because He lives, we can face tomorrow! We saw the Lord in His Word, as we read in Luke that He cares enough to clothe the lilies of the field and He cares even more for the needs of His children. I can trust Him today – the day after Easter, for every need of my life, and so can you!

After church I hosted just my family for dinner. It seems that our travels keep us so busy that we don’t get together nearly as often as we’d like. So it was special for it to be just us so we could chat and get caught up.

But now of course, we must talk about the food…Oh yes!

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dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Uncategorized

Delicious Veggie Stromboli Recipe for Busy Nights

Last week I shared a few new recipes I was anxious to try. I have an update about one that was super easy and also delicious! I made the Veggie Stromboli from Skinny Taste and we really enjoyed it. A stromboli is kind of like a rolled up pizza. Sometimes homemade stromboli’s and pizzas are labor intensive, but a packaged pizza crust made this come together quickly.

I found a package of pizza dough at Aldi – not in a can, but a plastic bag. It was on sale last week for .99! I’m so glad I found this for nights when I don’t want to make my own crust. This is great for a busy night! You won’t be skimping on flavor, just time!

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Chicken · dinner in 30 minutes · Fast meal · Uncategorized

Flavorful Baked Chicken Fajitas Ready in 25 Minutes

I’m reposting an old recipe that is great when you need a delicious meal in a hurry. We love Mexican foods, and this dish is full of the kind of flavors we enjoy, plus it is very fast to make and is also a great do-ahead dish!  That alone makes it a perfect pick for a busy day!

Typically, fajita meats are grilled, which gives them great flavor, but for a meal that needs to be on the table quickly, it’s not always the best way to go.  I found this recipe on Chef in Training‘s web site (this is a great site!).  She found it on another site…and so on and so on!  There’s nothing new under the sun, but we must give credit where credit is due!  =)

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Comfort Food · Healthy Eating · Uncategorized

3-Ingredient Healthier Queso

With the holiday season upon us, fattening foods are always lurking, ready to destroy any thought of healthy eating. Am I right? I have a great recipe for you that’s good enough to serve at a party, or for your snack craving tomorrow that will give you a healthy indulgence!

Last summer a friend told me about a “Cottage Cheese Queso” that she said was amazing and so much healthier. I was a little skeptical, but always looking for a way to cut calories and still eat delicious food, I wanted to give it a try. I’m usually slow to jump on the bandwagons of recipes that fly around the Internet, but this recipe has been on my radar ever since my friend’s suggestion. I tried it just a couple weeks ago. I’m sorry I waited so long!

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