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Broccoli Salad

Who knew broccoli could be so good! 3 cups raw broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins or cranberries 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved Optional Bacon bits Dressing 1/4 cup mayonnaise (not miracle whip) 1/2 plain yogurt 2 Tbsp white sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice Alternative dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbs white vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar

Oct 141 min read

Banana Split Cheesecake (No-Bake)

Delicious cold dessert that tastes like a banana split Ingredients 2 cups crushed graham crackers 2 sticks butter 8 oz cream cheese 2...

Aug 311 min read

Sweet Potato Casserole

Not your traditional marshmallow Thanksgiving side dish. Ingredients 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes (I use canned) 1 1/2 cups of sugar 2...

Aug 91 min read

White Chicken Chili

1/2 lb chicken, shredded 1/2 med onion, chopped 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 can great northern beans (rinsed) 1 can chicken broth (1 cup...

Jul 191 min read

Chicken Chimichungas

Chicken breasts, cooked in crockpot and shredded Salsa Cheese Refried Beans Cook chicken in crockpot, then shred it. Mix chicken, salsa,...

Jul 191 min read

Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken breast, shredded (cooked in crockpot) Grated Cheese Cajun Seasoning Tomatoes, chopped Jalapeños or Chiles, chopped Tortillas...

Jul 191 min read

Oreo Cake

Chocolate Cake Ingredients: 125g plain flour (1 cup all-purpose flour) 200g caster sugar (1 cup granulated or superfine sugar) 65g cocoa...

Jul 191 min read

Aiming Upward, Missing the Point

He believed his borrowed performance of repentance was enough. He believed his tears were proof. He believed he had climbed the ladder.But I knew, in my bones, that he had built a tower. And God was not in it.

Jun 244 min read

The Cat Who Wouldn’t Stay

A story for the boy who kept trying to be enough. The Cat Who Wouldn't Stay Attachment Wounds: the Ache of Almost There once was a boy...

May 214 min read

Cowboy Beef Dip

Nacho Cheese Dip with the Works Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 4 Tbsp chopped onion, divided 3 Tbsp chopped red pepper, divided 2 Tbsp...

May 211 min read

Chicken Enchiladas

Enchiladas with Red Sauce Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, baked in crockpot and shredded Cheddar cheese, grated Onion, chopped Green...

May 211 min read

Chicken & Vegetables Biscuits Alfredo

Simple Alfredo Dish Ingredients 4 buttermilk biscuits 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar Alfredo pasta...

May 211 min read

Men, We Need You

We honor men who choose growth. Men who lead themselves. Men other men can trust. Men who take responsibility and rise with integrity.

Apr 282 min read

Basic White Rolls

Ingredients Basic White Rolls ½ cup water 1 packet yeast...

Apr 281 min read

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice (till "curdled") 2...

Apr 191 min read

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken Enchiladas in soup form for cold days, slow cooker version

Feb 191 min read

Chili Cheese Bread

Chilies and cheese compliment any Mexican style soup Ingredients 3 roasted chopped chilies (or 1 small can of chopped chilies) 1 egg 1/2...

Feb 191 min read

Banana Cookies

Banana Bread with chocolate chips in cookie form

Feb 151 min read

French Toast

This easy French Toast with a thicker batter and cinnamon sugar flavors

Feb 151 min read