Monday, November 29, 2010
Ellie
It's Been Awhile
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Kalua Pork
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Spicy Honey Drumsticks
Spicy Honey Drumsticks
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
6 T. honey
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
6-8 chicken drumsticks
Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours.
This is good and moist and falls off the bone!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Aleah Marie
I never thought my brother Jason would have a child of his own, though he is a great Dad to Brandi's two boys. So what a surprise it was when Jason and Brandi announced they were expecting! On June 18th, little miss Aleah Marie was born. I love seeing the pride in her Mommy and Daddy's face as they hold her. I am so happy that God has blessed them with this little baby girl, that He has blessed Jason with a baby of his own. What an amazing gift!
Colorado Springs
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Peace
"Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above;
Sweep over my spirit forever I pray,
In fathomless billows of love."
In January, my Aunt Cheryl died of cancer.
In April, my Aunt Laura unexpectedly died of a heart attack.
Last week, my Uncle Stacey fell from his attack and suffered a traumatic head injury and died.
I don't understand why these wonderful people had to die. They were good people, great people! They loved their family and friends. Always self-less, always giving. It just didn't make any sense that they should die.
My uncle leaves behind three children. I am so sad for them. I hurt for the loss myself - but my pain is nothing compared to that of his three children. Watching his wife and kids was so hard. Their lives are forever changed.
In the midst of the physical and emotional stress of last week, this song - Wonderful Peace - came to my mind. I may not always understand why God allows things to happen as they do. But I am so glad that His peace is always there, to carry us thru the hard times.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Chicken Posole
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Chile Verde
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Swiss Steak
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: French Dips with Mushrooms and Onions
French Dips with Mushrooms and Onions
3 pound beef roast
1 package of mushrooms, sliced (it called for portobellos, but I went the cheap route and got regular mushrooms!!)
1 red onion, sliced
2 cups water (it called for a can of beef broth, but I figured it would make it's own broth while cooking so I just used water! Joe said it was full of flavor!)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Hoagie buns
Cheese
Brown roast on all sides and place in crockpot. Put sliced mushrooms and onions on top and add 2 cups of water. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
When fully cooked, shred roast. Put meat on hoagie bun, top with the cooked mushrooms and onions and a slice of cheese. Pair it with a cup of the delicious Au Jus!
Mmm-Mmm-Mmm!!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Sunday Chicken Dinner
Sunday Chicken Dinner
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cut green beans
4 small red potatoes, quartered
4 chicken thighs (or 2 chicken breasts)
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
Layer carrots, onion, green beans, potatoes, and chicken in crockpot. Mix water and seasonings and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours. (I'm sure you could cook it on low for around 8 hours)
This one even got a thumbs up from Joe!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Spicy Chicken Burritos
Here's the recipe!
Spicy Chicken Burritos
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 T. Chili powder
2 T. Olive oil
2 T. Lime juice
1 tsp. salt
1 jalapeno, minced (leave out if you prefer it mild)
Put chicken in crockpot. In a bowl mix the garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice, salt and jalapeno - pour over chicken. Stir to coat the chicken. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours. When fully cooked, shred the chicken. Fill tortillas with the chicken mix and your other favorite toppings. Then, of course, enjoy your scrumptious, but oh-so-easy, meal!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Chalupa
Here's the recipe:
1 1/2 pound pork loin roast
1/2 pound dried pinto beans
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 Tbs. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbs. chili powder
4 oz. diced green chilies
1/2 Tbs. salt
Put all ingredients in the crockpot and cover with water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Bone and shred the pork and then cook on high to desired consistency (generally it is about right anyway, so I don't normal cook any longer). Serve over chips and top with sour cream, cheese, salsa, etc.
*note: you do not have to presoak the beans.
This turned out great, as usual! Hard to mess this one up! I serve mine with a side of guacamole and Asian cole slaw! Hey, the slaw was leftover from lunch - don't worry, I don't normal combine Asian and Mexican food in the same meal!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Crockpot Wednesday: Ham and mashed potatoes
Yes, my crockpot is dirty - it is well used!
Then I decided that I could share my recipes on my blog each week. Yes, I know there are PLENTY of blogs out there with crockpot recipes. Some are probably more exciting than mine! But hey, if I am gonna get into the habit of using my crockpot each week, why not blog about it?!
Now, I am planning on using my crockpot each week, does that mean that I actually will? No. I am planning to post my recipe each week, does that mean that I actually will? No! I promise to REALLY try to post my recipe each week - but please, don't hold me to it!!
So, for the first week, I hadn't really planned much ahead, so I just threw a ham in the crockpot. No, I don't mean one of those ground up, smooshed together shaped things you find at the store. No, this was a nice, homegrown ham roast! One of my absolute fav things to eat! I put it in the crockpot at noon, set it on high and came home to the smell of supper being ready. Now, I did have to boil some taters and mash them, cause...umm... you can't have ham without mashed taters!! Oh, and I put some butter, sour cream, and chives in my taters - very good combo!
I don't have a picture of this delicious meal - I scarfed it down too fast!! Good ole comfort food! Well, and at that point I hadn't planned to start blogging about my crockpot adventures! Let me tell you, though, it sure was nice to come home and relax between work and church!
Oh, and the leftover ham makes AWESOME omlettes and REAL ham sandwiches!
Stick around for the next edition of Crockpot Wednesday!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Hiking Adventure
Then we went off hiking. Last time Joe and I went to Picture Canyon, we went off the trail and did our own exploring - this time we stuck to the trail. We lost the trail once and Joe decided to go climbing again - you know, to get up high and see if he could see the trail! So he climbs straight up this cliff - crazy guy - and once he was at the top he announced the trail was up there. What?! I didn't have faith in myself to climb straight up - so Jess and I found a different spot that wasn't quite as steep. We were almost to the top when Joe yells at us from the bottom - apparently he had walked back down the trail and it would have been much easier to get to the top! Oh, well, we did indeed make it. Then we all looked down from where Joe climbed up originally. Yikes - he was even shocked at how straight up the climb was!