Bible Verse Of The Day

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spaghetti

It's just a regular Wednesday night, and we are having Spaghetti. But to make it a little more interesting, instead of plain old hamburger meat, I've added Hot Italian Sausage. It gives it just a little more ummph! The family loves it, but, they also like things on the spicy side. Add your garlic bread and a side salad with some ranch dressing to cool things back down. Try it! You may just like it!

Happy Cooking!!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The "Knots" Prayer

I recently got this from a friend and thought I would share.

Dear God,

Please untie the knots
that are in my mind,
my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots,
the can nots and the do nots
that I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots,
may nots, and
mights nots that find
a home in my heart.

Release me from the could nots,
would nots and should nots'
that obstuct my life.

And most of all, dear God,
I ask that you remove from my mind
my heart and life all of the am nots
that I have allowed to hold me back,
especially the thought
that I am not good enough.

Amen.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Irish Beef Stew

For your Saint Patty's day, a hearty beef stew

Ingredients

* 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
* 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
* 12oz dark beer
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
* 2 tablespoons medium pearl barley
* 1/2 onion chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, dill weed, black pepper
* 1/2 tsp salt, garlic powder or squeeze 1 clove garlic

Directions

* In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients.
* Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

To finish this meal add some Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients

* 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 eggs
* 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
* 3/4 cup raisins

Directions

* In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, caraway seeds, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins.
* Spoon into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges; serve warm.

Happy Cooking!