Fun Finds

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Aug 292011
 

For this last week of August, we will be sharing some of our favorite recipes and Pinterest finds. This morning I’m sharing both… recipes I found on Pinterest!

Apparently I am a visual person, especially when it comes to food. I can browse through a cookbook and read recipes all day, but if there isn’t an appetite-inspiring photo attached, I’m probably never going to make any of them. I love, LOVE, browsing through yummy stuff on Pinterest. In the weeks since my good friend and fellow Habits writer, Kerri, introduced me to the addiction that is the P word, I’ve attempted several new recipes each week and added many of them to our regular rotation.

Last night we tried two Pinterest finds. Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese and Baked Zucchini Sticks.

Don’t those look yummy? Our kids had regular grilled cheese without the jalapenos, but my oldest was brave enough to try some cream cheese on his. And the zucchini sticks recipe is supposed to be paired with an onion dip, but to save time and make them more kid-friendly, I just served them with marinara sauce. When my husband saw me slicing up those zucchini, he said, “the kids are never going to eat that.” But they did! Even my picky 4 year old liked them, and the older boys went back for seconds! They are a bit time consuming, so I would definitely pair them with something easy. Like grilled cheese.

Barbecue Cups

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Jul 062011
 

When I first got married, I brought this dish to virtually every potluck I went to, and always received requests for the recipe. My husband and children love it, as do the various people who’ve received it over the years when they had a new baby, were laid up after surgery, or moved into a new house. It was one of my childhood favorites, handed down from “Gramma” (aka my mom).

Barbecue Cups

  1. Brown 1# ground beef or turkey; drain fat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 2T brown sugar, and 1/4 cup chopped onion.
  3. Press 1 can of Pillsbury Grands Jr. Golden Layers Buttermilk Biscuits into 10 ungreased muffin cups. Make sure dough goes up to edge of each cup.
  4. Divide meat mixture evenly among cups.
  5. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min, or until biscuit edges are golden.

Pair it with a salad or green beans, and you’ve got dinner!
Wife and homeschooling mother of three, Kim enjoys reading, writing, and watching old movies. A self-proclaimed chocoholic, she also loves to cook and bake. You can find more of her musings (and recipes) at thedaisymuse.com.

Thanksgiving Tips I’m Thankful For

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Oct 192010
 

Imagine going to bed Thanksgiving Eve and sleeping in Thanksgiving morning. I always thought you had to get up at 5 a.m. on Thanksgiving to wrestle with a raw bird. That is until I found two recipes from Southern Plate. And boy am I thankful!

I followed Christy’s instructions for making dressing in the crock pot. Not only is it delicious, it frees up oven space. Plus, I took her advice and put the turkey in the oven to cook overnight. Both were such a success they have forever changed the Thanksgiving menu: Continue reading »

Chocolate Mint Brownies: Guest Post by Kim Ashbaugh

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Oct 162010
 

Now I find it most appropriate that I get to introduce you to Kim with a recipe. Because she is always bringing the tastiest treats to moms meetings and gets the prize for the most recipe requests. Kim is a fellow homeschool mother, an author for Passionate Purposeful Parenting and a true example of a Titus 2 woman. We welcome her today, bringing with her the promise of more posts to come…

I have taken this dish to many potlucks and always receive multiple requests for the recipe. The rich, creamy center and moist chocolate cake are topped off by a smooth chocolate topping. It’s really easy, and the green mint center gives it a Christmasy feel.

I use 1 tsp. peppermint extract instead of the cream de menthe, as most people are more likely to have that on hand. Continue reading »

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