Anne on September 9th, 2009

Our garden is delivering a last minute bounty of tomatoes this September as Summer leads into Fall.  So I am making salsa! I always try to have chips and salsa on hand for unexpected ministry meetings or small group.  It is a quick and easy snack to serve when people come over. I love fresh [...]

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Anne on June 6th, 2009

Just in time for summer, this favorite treat is quick, easy to make, and a crowd pleaser.  My daughter has asked for this dessert to be her birthday cake for the past two years in a row.  Don’t worry, no actual grasshoppers were harmed in the production of this recipe! 1 package Oreos 1 stick [...]

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Anne on May 22nd, 2009

Strawberry season is upon us and one of my favorite spring appetizers is fruit salsa with cinnamon chips.  I have included how to make your own cinnamon chips if you can’t find them at the grocery store. I find them at Trader Joe’s around here and I used to find them at Meijer stores when [...]

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Anne on April 17th, 2009

Hello to all who follow this blog.  I am getting ready to put up a new recipe (finally, I know!) and I could use a little help.  What type of recipe would you prefer to see this month?  Appetizer, entre, dessert, sides?  Help me out and let me know what you would like to see [...]

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Anne on February 2nd, 2009

Alright, it is February and time to show a little chocolaty love!  But for those who want to get back on track with eating healthfully, here is one of my favorite recipes from Weight Watchers and it only has 2 ingredients! 1 box chocolate cake mix, (Devil’s food cake is good or one with pudding [...]

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Anne on January 16th, 2009

Sometimes I find myself suddenly hosting something at the last minute and I don’t have time to run to the store to grab supplies. Here is a simple dip recipe that I usually have the ingredients for in the house.  I also try to keep a bag of tortilla chips on hand at all times [...]

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Anne on December 17th, 2008

These apple dumplings are another really easy dessert you can whip together in no time, but they taste like you slaved all day.  The ingredients are simple and can be made “light” if you are counting calories or points.  I stole this recipe from Necole Baty.  She made it once for our small group a [...]

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Anne on November 2nd, 2008

This recipe is a great one to keep on hand in case you ever need to feed a lot of people a good meal on a budget.  I have used this one so much in the last 11 years of ministry, whether feeding 70 or 80 teenagers or just preparing a meal for friends.  Baked [...]

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Anne on October 16th, 2008

This is a super simple recipe that my family loved and that looks great for company too.  Thanks Kraft Foods magazine.  Hope you enjoy it! Apple Pork Chops 1 can apple pie filling 4-6 boneless pork chops 1 box chicken flavored stuffing mix salt and pepper Grease a 9×13 pan (or you can try it [...]

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Anne on October 8th, 2008

I made a new recipe tonight for my family.  I wasn’t really sure how well it would go over, it was not exactly haute cusine.  To my surprise, the kids loved it and Noah and Dave named it Napoleon Dynamite’s “Tots”. 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 onion poultry seasoning 1 bag frozen mixed veggies [...]

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