Creamy Pasta Primavera

Creamy Pasta Primavera

6 servings

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream*
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus, carrots, and garlic in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture and enjoy!

*half and half, or milk

Linked to Gooseberry Patch Recipe Roundup.

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 13-14
Psalms 78:21-33
Proverbs 31
Acts 10

"All the windows of my heart
I open to the day."

~John Greenleaf Whittier

illustration cortesy of www.allposters.com
"Springtime" by Arthur Walker Redgate

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 11-12
Psalms 78:1-20
Proverbs 30
Acts 9

Southwest Chicken Corn Salad

Southwest Chicken Corn Salad

6 servings

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
for dressing
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

In a large bowl, combine the chicken,

corn,

red pepper,

onion,

and cilantro.

In a small bowl,

whisk together the dressing ingredients.

Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Refrigerate until serving.

Serve over a bed of lettuce greens and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chicken salad equals 332 calories, 14 g fat, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Oh yum! I loved this! A super easy, low cal, low fat supper. Great for nights you need to make supper ahead of time as well. I served bean burritos to the rest of the family to go with their salad. They would have looked at me like I had lost my mind if I only served them salad for supper. ;-)

Edited to add - The second time I made this, I only used 1 tablespoon of oil. And in place of the chicken, I used a can of black beans. Still yummy! Currently, one of my very favorite healthy treats. :-)

Linked to Gooseberry Patch Recipe Roundup.

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 9-10
Psalms 77
Proverbs 29
Acts 8

Supper Menus
March 29th - April 3rd

Monday
southwest chicken salad, bean burritos, brownies
Tuesday
chicken veggie stir fry, asian salad, orange passion fruit jasmine green tea
Wednesday
creamy pasta primavera
Thursday
out for hamburgers
Friday
homemade pizza, ice cream sundaes
Saturday
philly cheese steak sandwiches, potato chips

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 7-8
Psalms 76
Proverbs 28
Acts 7

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 5-6
Psalms 75
Proverbs 27
Acts 6

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 4
Psalms 74:12-23
Proverbs 26
Acts 5

Farm Fresh Eggs in Evening Sunlight

Giggles brought these by to me this afternoon.

She is so thoughtful.

She and her family could really use

some special prayers right now.

They are going through a very hard time

after loosing a loved one.

I know she would appreciate it and so would I.

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

8 servings

1 tablespoon oil

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound cooked chicken, shredded

1/8 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 can (7 ounces) salsa verde

1 can (10 ounces) rotel tomatoes

1 can (15 ounces) mexican style charro beans, drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (11 ounces) mexicorn

juice of 1 lime

flour tortillas

picante sauce

shredded mexican blend cheese

sour cream

Saute green pepper, onion, and garlic in oil until tender.

Place sauteed vegetables in crock pot.

Add cooked chicken to sauce pan and brown slightly.

Add cumin, pepper, and chili powder to chicken.

Place chicken in crock pot.

Add salsa verde, tomatoes, beans, and corn.

Squeeze lime juice over all.

Warm in crock pot on low heat for about an hour or until ready to serve.

Set out picante sauce, cheese and sour cream for topping.

Serve up with a slotted spoon onto fresh flour tortillas and enjoy!

I couldn't find a recipe for what a wanted to make tonight, so I made it up! I wanted a mexican style filling that I could prepare ahead and keep warm in the crockpot. On busy nights when my family comes home at all different times it will be ready when they are!

It is on the spicy side...yum!

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronomy 2-3
Psalms 74:1-11
Proverbs 25
Acts 4

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Deuteronmy 1
Psalms 73:15-28
Proverbs 24
Acts 3

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 35-36
Psalms 73:1-14
Proverbs 23
Acts 2

Banana Oat Muffins

Banana Oat Muffins

12 servings

(from Taste of Home's Light and Tasty magazine)

3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 egg whites
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, bananas, brown sugar, milk and oil*. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in pecans. Line muffin cups with paper liners; fill two-thirds full with batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. (*When made with oil.)

Hide it in your Heart Week of March 22

~"Hide it in your Heart"~

"Your word I have hidden in my heart" Psalm 119:11 NKJV

"Train a child in the way he should go

and when he is old he will not turn from it."

Proverbs 22:6

"This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom
but in words taught by the Spirit,
expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words."
I Corinthians 2:13 NIV

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 33-34
Psalms 72
Proverbs 22
Acts 1

Supper Menus
March 22nd - 27th

Monday
baked lemon chicken, lettuce and tomato salad, sour dough bread
Tuesday
roast beef sandwiches, ranch style beans, roasted potatoes, lettuce and tomato salad
Wednesday
make-your-own pita sandwiches, fruit salad
Thursday
crock pot mexican chicken, flour tortillas, tortilla chips and salsa
Friday
lettuce wraps, kung pau chicken, rice, sesame green beans, orange passion fruit and jasmine green tea
Saturday
homemade pizza, italian cream sodas

Sunday Songs

~Will You Not Tell It Today?~

If the name of the Savior is precious to you,

If His care has been constant and tender and true,

If the light of His presence has brightened your way,

O will you not tell of your gladness today?

Refrain

O will you not tell it today?

Will you not tell it today?

If the light of His presence has brightened your way,

O will you not tell it today?

If your faith in the Savior has bro't its reward,

If a strength you have found in the strength of your Lord,

If the hope of a rest in His palace is sweet,

O will you not, brother, the story repeat?

Refrain

If the souls all around you are living in sin,

If the Master has told you to bid them come in,

If the sweet invitation they never have heard,

O will you not tell them the cheer bringing word?

Refrain

Words by Jessie Brown Pounds

Music by J. H. Fillmore

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 31-32
Psalms 71:17-24
Proverbs 21
John 20-21

The First Day of Spring!

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Family Farm" by Lowell Herrero

Neal's

We really enjoyed our stay at

Neals Lodges.

A family run establishment since 1926.

I highly recommend!

We ate at Historic Neal's Dining Room

for supper the last night of our stay

and it was delish!

This poor man never came out of the outhouse
the whole time we were there... ;-)

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 29-30
Psalms 71:1-16
Proverbs 20
John 19

Canoeing Day 2

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 27-28
Psalms 70
Proverbs 19
John 18

Canoeing Day 1

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 25-26
Psalms 69:16-36
John 16-17

Concan

Over Spring Break, we spent three nights

in Concan, TX at Neal's Lodges.

And enjoyed the beauty of the Frio River!

Deep in the Heart

I do love travelling Texas highways!

This barn is on FM 609 outside LaGrange.

Spotted on our way to canoe the Frio for Spring Break.

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 23-24
Psalms 69:1-15
Proverbs 17
John 14-15

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 21-22
Psalms 68:19-35
Proverbs 16
John 13

Happy Spring Break!

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 19-20
Psalms 68:1-18
Proverbs 15
John 12

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 17-18
Psalms 67
Proverbs 14
John 11

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 15-16
Psalms 66
Proverbs 13
John 10

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 14
Psalms 65
Proverbs 12
John 9

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 12-13
Psalms 64
Proverbs 11
John 8

The prettiest flowers of all...

are picked by sweet little hands,

and brought to their Bible class teacher. :-)

Farmhouse Country Ham and Potato Skillet
4 servings

4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper, to taste
4 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (5 ounces each)

In a large skillet, cook potato and onion in oil over medium heat until potato is browned and tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. In another skillet, cook ham steaks over medium heat until browned and heated through. Serve with potato mixture and enjoy!

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 10-11
Psalms 63
Proverbs 10
John 7

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 8-9
Psalms 62
Proverbs 9
John 6

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 7
Psalms 61
Proverbs 8
John 5

Supper Menus
March 8th-13th

Monday
spicy crockpot spaghetti, olive garden salad, french bread
Tuesday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, black beans, pico de gallo, tortilla chips
Wednesday
bar-b-q beef sandwiches, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans
Thursday
farmhouse country ham and potato skillet, lettuce and tomato salad, dinner rolls, brownies
Friday
homemade pizza
Saturday
out for supper

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 5-6
Psalms 60
Proverbs 7
John 3

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 4
Psalms 59
Proverbs 6
John 3

In Memory

March 1, 2010

Your Loved One Lives In Your Heart

May tender memories soften your grief,

May fond recollection bring you relief,

And may you find comfort and peace in the thought

Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought...

For time and space can never divide

Or keep your loved one from your side

When memory paints in colors true

The happy hours that belonged to you.

~ Helen Steiner Rice

"The angels are always near to those who are grieving,

to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God."

~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book

by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Wildflower Bouquet" by Katie Rostine

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 3
Psalms 58
Proverbs 5
John 2

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Numbers 1-2
Psalms 57
Proverbs 4
John 1

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Leviticus 27
Psalms 56
Proverbs 3
Luke 24

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Leviticus 26
Psalms 55
Proverbs 2
Luke 23

Happy Birthday to Mr. H.

Daily Bible Reading 2010

Today's reading -
Leviticus 25
Psalms 54
Proverbs 1
Luke 22