Prayers, Please!

I had a totally different post I was going to write for today, but, as it turns out, something came up that needs prayers. So…I will give you the story first and then the prayee, so to speak. Today is my birthday. I never do that much, but we do love having dinner at ourContinue reading “Prayers, Please!”

Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?

So, Child #4 is sick.  Child #3 is also sick.  Child #2 is trying desperately trying to not catch this cold, as am I. Solution?  Chicken soup!  However, I do not like chicken soup!  This is a personal issue.  I believe it comes from growing up with my dad who absolutely detested anything fowl. YouContinue reading “Whathe Chicken Tortilla Soup?”

Does Your Pepper Like Steak?

Ah, pepper steak, that good old standby. What? I’ve never shared the recipe with you? Well, forty lashes with uncooked rice! I’d use a wet noodle, but this recipe doesn’t call for any!!!! So, what will you need? Here’s the list: 1.5 lbs lean round steak 2 tsp. granulated onion 1, 12 oz. bag ofContinue reading “Does Your Pepper Like Steak?”

What Do We Eat for Lent?

As a Roman Catholic, we have a close relationship with Jesus through Lent. Our sacrifices help to bring us closer to Our Lord. So, what do we eat? Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, actually yesterday! So…lunch and dinner. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we, after the age of 18, are supposed to fast. I,Continue reading “What Do We Eat for Lent?”

Sharing Saturday: Vitality Oils Save the Day!

I was really in a bind on Thursday morning when I discovered that I had no cinnamon!  Oops!  How do I make pumpkin pie of any sort without cinnamon?  Well… Thieves Vitality essential oil, of course!  Here is my new favorite pumpkin pie: Pumpkin Cheesecake Eggnog Pie 2, 9″ uncooked gf pie shells, pierced onContinue reading “Sharing Saturday: Vitality Oils Save the Day!”

It’s Spicy Chicken!!!!

We have been looking for a recipe for baked chicken nuggets for quite some time. We have finally discovered one! It started with some spicy cheese balls that Child #2 decided we’re too salty and tasteless. I am not one to waste food. Therefore, I had to find another way in which to use them.Continue reading “It’s Spicy Chicken!!!!”

Ratatouille, Anyone?

Hello, readers! I know it has been a long time since I last posted a recipe for you. Our family has been in a transitional time, seeking out new housing options with very little money, so cooking lovely, gluten free recipes for you, was not on the docket. So, a couple nights ago, I decidedContinue reading “Ratatouille, Anyone?”

Impasta Lasagna

Tonight I made a cheater’s lasagna recipe. It’s easy, quick, and can be made vegetarian very easily. Here’s what you need: 9″ x 13″ pan Your favorite cooking spray 1 lb. of your favorite gluten free pasta, divided 30 oz. your favorite spaghetti sauce, divided 6 cups cottage cheese, divided 1 lb. extremely lean groundContinue reading “Impasta Lasagna”

Tasty Pulled Pork

Ok. So the picture isn’t of our pulled pork. I forgot to take one! So sorry, but you get the idea. You will need: Large pork shoulder roast (Ours was about 10 pounds!) 1 cup water 1/2 cup dehydrated onion flakes 1 Tablespoon salt 1 cup barbecue sauce (We used Sweet Baby Ray’s! Yummy!) StartContinue reading “Tasty Pulled Pork”

Au Gratin Potatoes – The Harbinger of Autumn

Ah…Autumn! It is finally starting to cool down here in the Midwest. One sure sign of that is the change in food in our house. Soups, stews, and of course, au gratin potatoes. What are au gratin potatoes? Where do they come from? Au gratin potatoes are an intoxicating blend of cheese and potatoes, bakedContinue reading “Au Gratin Potatoes – The Harbinger of Autumn”