4 Yummy Labor Day Recipes

August 7, 2010 By Faith_Mom 1 Comment

Labor Day is right around the corner! What better way to celebrate the end of summer, and the working man than to make a delicious spread with these yummylicious recipes! I have included a great beverage to cool you and your guests off, a side, main course and dessert! Let me know what ya’ll think! <3

Labor Day Recipes

Non-alcoholic Sangria Punch

Serves a crowd

Ingredients:
4 bottles of red grape juice or your favorite punch
1 cup sugar
2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
4 peaches, sliced
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
3 bottles of lemonade

Place all ingredients (except the lemonade) into a large pitcher and chill overnight. Add the lemonade shortly before serving. Give it another stir. Enjoy!

Summer Fun Beefy Baked Beans

Serves 8

Ingredients:
½ lb ground sirloin
½ lb bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
¼ cup favorite BBQ sauce
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp chili powder
3 cans (16oz each) Kidney Beans, Pinto and white beans. (or other favs)

Preheat oven to 350ºFahrenheit. Lightly grease a 2 1/2qt casserole dish.

Cook beef, bacon and onion in a large saucepan until cooked through. Drain fat. Combine the rest of the ingredients, except the beans, in a bowl. Mix well. Then add to the meat and stir. Mix in beans and place the mixture into the casserole dish. Cover and bake in the oven for about 1 hour.

Labor Day Chicken Skewers

Makes 4 skewers

Ingredients:
1 (12oz) skinless and boneless chicken breast
½ yellow bell pepper, cut into big cubes
½ red bell pepper, cut into big cubes

Marinade:
1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes
½ tsp ground cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
¼ red onion, sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ tsp course salt
2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)

Place all the marinade ingredients into a bowl and combine.

Cut the chicken breast into 16 cubes (4 for each skewer) and toss in the marinade. Marinade for at least 1 hour.

Using metal skewers or bamboo skewers, threat the chicken pieces alternatively with the pepper cubes to make four skewers. (If you use bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in cold water for at least 3 hours so they don’t burn when put on the grill).

Place the skewers on the BBQ, brush with some olive oil and grill until done.

Serve immediately.

Dessert Tacos

Serves 4-8

Ingredients:
1/3 cup coconut flakes
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup seedless red or black grapes, cut in halves
1 green apple, peel removed and sliced
1 banana, sliced
2 tablespoons apricot preserves (or another favorite)
6 taco shells
1 cup vanilla yogurt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl fold together the strawberries, grapes, apples, the apricot preserves. Place the coconut on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes being sure to stir about every 3 minutes or so. Remove and allow to cool slightly. Add bananas to fruit mixture. Fill he bottom of each taco with just enough yogurt to cover the bottom. Add the fruit. Spread more yogurt over the top. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut.YUM!

Happy Labor Day!

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Yummy Kid Friendly Chicken Fingers

July 29, 2010 By Faith_Mom Leave a Comment

This is a recipe your children are sure to love! It is super easy, surprisingly healthy and very tasty. Serve it with your family’s favorite sides.

Ingredients:

4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/3 cup cornflakes, crushed
1 tbsp of honey
½ cup of pecans, toasted and finely chopped
2 tbsp milk
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Non-stick cooking spray
Foil (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°

Prepare a baking sheet/pan by covering bottom with foil (for easy clean up) and spray with non-stick cooking spray. If you choose to forgo the foil, still spray pan!

Combine cornflakes, pecans, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.

Combine egg and milk in another shallow dish. Dip the chicken strips into the milk mixture, then into the dry mixture.

Arrange the chicken strips on prepared baking pan, drizzle pieces with the honey, and then bake in the oven for about 10– 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and coating is golden brown.

We like to eat this with corn on the cob and either mashed potatoes or potato salad.

Note: This recipe also works well with chicken legs. However, you will want to double the wet and dry ingredients since the pieces are larger.

Serves 4

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Lara’s Buffalo Style Wings

July 8, 2010 By Faith_Mom 1 Comment

Our family loves hot wings! These little firecrackers are quite delicious and pretty simple to make. I pack them with a flavorful punch by creating a spicy breading (this is what makes them buffalo style). The breading itself ads heat. However, since I have a little one who does not like a lot of heat, I save the kaboom to coat over the breading…Read on dear Mommas of Faith! LOL!

Buffalo Style Hot Wings

Ingredients:

Wet: 1 cup buttermilk, 2 eggs, and the following to taste; few squirts of favorite hot sauce, chili powder, pepper and salt. Mix well.

Dry: Mix 2 cups flour, and the following to taste; salt, fresh cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder and garlic (fresh minced or powder form).

Dip your little wings in the wet and then coat with dry, fry til done and drain!

To make a spicy sauce to coat after you drain; mix favorite hot sauce, red pepper flakes, chili powder and garlic (fresh minced or powder form) to taste.

Note: For my little one who does not enjoy the heat, I do not sauce hers. I just set a side a few breaded wings for her to eat plain with blue cheese dressing.

Serve with celery, blue cheese dressing and a glass of milk to help combat the heat!

Tip: for those who do not like buffalo style, no worries, make them without breading. All you do is season them to taste with salt, fresh cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, chili powder and garlic (fresh minced or powder form). Fry. Drain. Sauce up. Yum!

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Low Fat Chicken Caesar Pita Pockets

June 28, 2010 By Faith_Mom 1 Comment

Serves 4 (each person gets two pita halves)

I made this yummy low fat chicken recipe up recently. My whole family enjoyed it and I enjoyed the fact that it was not so bad for the flab fighting I am currently engaged in! Enjoy!

1 large cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 small bell pepper, slices
1/4 small red onion, sliced
10 black olives, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced thinly
8 romaine lettuce leaves
4 pita rounds cut in half

Low Fat Caesar Dressing

2 parts low fat mayo
1 part low fat/fat free Caesar vinaigrette
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp Greek seasoning
cracked pepper to taste
salt to taste

Spread homemade low fat Caesar dressing on the insides of pita halves. Then, stuff with one lettuce leaf, a few shreds of chicken breast, a couple pepper slices, two or three slices of cucumber, a few onion slivers and black olives. Drizzle with a little dressing before serving.

Let me know what you think!

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YUM…Cinco de Mayo is a Fabulous Excuse for me to Eat More Mexican Food!!

May 5, 2010 By Faith_Mom 2 Comments

I Looooooooove Mexican cuisine. It is my absolute favorite…from authentic Mexican to Tex Mex. If there is a hint of Mexican in it, I am there…fork in hand!

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the fifth day of May every year. It actually means “The 5th of May.” A lot of people believe that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. However, this thought pattern is simply not true. Independence Day in Mexico is on September 16. The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to the mid 1800’s. Mexico was in substantial debt with France, Spain, and England. France decided to use this to their advantage and invade Mexico. The first invasion attempt was on May 5, 1862. It is known as The Battle of Pueblain. The Mexican army was out numbered and out matched, yet, they defeated the French army and kept control of their country. Unfortunately, they lost a battle that took place about a year later and the French gained control from 1864 – 1867. Although Mexico lost out to the French in the end…they still celebrate the bravery shown at the first battle. How cool is that?? They did not let loss get them down! They remembered the VICTORY that was won when the battle began! LOVE it! And, look at them now…Independent! WoOt!

Below are some delicious recipes to fit any Mexican celebration…

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make ‘em Smile Guacamole

(read entire recipe before starting)

1 very small onion, finely chopped
1 medium-large tomato, cored and very finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and very finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 ripe, medium avocados, peeled, seeded, roughly mashed
1/4 cup of finely chopped leaf lettuce
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper to taste
Juice of one small lime

In a medium bowl, mix the onion, tomato, garlic and cilantro. About 1/2 hour before serving, add avocado with the rest of the ingredients. Your goal is to create a thick mass of yum. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or Mexican dish.

Pinto Beans

4 cups water
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 thick slices of bacon
1 teaspoon cumin

Mix water, beans and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling; boil about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Add just enough water to cover beans. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, approximately 2 hours. (Add water during cooking if necessary.) Drain, cover, and refrigerate beans. Use within one week.

Gooey Mexican Chili Cheese Dip

1 lb. cream cheese, softened
2 16-oz. cans chili (with or without beans and meat)
2 lb. shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 bag tortilla chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Using a 9X 13? baking pan, spread cream cheese on the bottom. Create one layer with chili followed by shredded cheese to cover the top. Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve with favorite tortilla chips. (To make more, double recipe and layer twice)

Yummy Mexican Soup

1 can vegetable broth and 1 can water
1/2 a medium onion, minced (use the no more tears way)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fine
1 bell green, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 can black, or mixed chili beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup rice
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Tortilla Chips

Simmer the onion, pepper, garlic, rice, corn, and half of the cilantro in the broth and water for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add the tomatoes and beans. When the tomatoes are just cooked, remove from the heat and add the rest of the cilantro, and lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over crumbled tortilla chips.

El Choco Biscuits

1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup light brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup high quality chocolate, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg and oil and mix with a fork. Add the chocolate pieces flour and cocoa powder. Mix.

With your hands knead the dough carefully and form balls with 1 tbsp of dough. Grease a baking tray and put the balls on the tray, leaving 1.5inches of room between them. Bake for about 12 minutes, let them rest on the tray for another 5 minutes and transfer the cookies onto a wire rack to cool.

HAPPY Cinco De mayo!

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Dinner Cooperative, A New Trend?

November 23, 2009 By Chere Williams 1 Comment

I was never a big fan of pot luck parties. One of my great joys is throwing dinner parties. I enjoy pouring the love I have for my friends and family into a home cooked meal accompanied by good conversation and lots of hugs afterward. I want them to visit my home without worrying about a dish to bring. Since joining a lunch cooperative at my new job the idea of a potluck is starting to grow on me. Basically, a lunch cooperative is similar to a potluck. Basically, you form a group, decide on recipes that everyone will enjoy that are nutritious, and choose the day of the week that you will cook for the group. Depending on the group size you will bring lunch approximately once a week or with a large group once every other week.

Being eager to participate and put my best foot forward at my new job, when asked if I wanted to sign up I jumped at the opportunity. I have to admit at first it was a bit intimidating cooking for a group of five people, and I started to fret about the time commitment. Then I realized that there were some benefits to this program. First, four out of five days I do not have to bring my lunch which means I actually save some money and time. Second, with everyone preparing different recipes it brings variety to lunchtime. Third, it is nice to have a group that has the same goal, to eat healthy and support good habits. It got me thinking that this could be a good idea to implement at home.

A dinner cooperative would work the same way. Most likely it would not be every night of the week, but maybe once a week or once every other week. How nice would it be to provide dinner for friends or have dinner provided for your family? Once you find a family that wants to participate, trade recipes, find out any food allergies, and set the cooking schedule and decide whose home dinner will be served.

You may want to try the dinner cooperative on a trial basis. It may not be for everyone, but it is an alternative way to help cuts costs, especially if you have a larger group of people participating. Dinner can be made in advanced and dropped off or you can spend the evening together. With the economy on the decline, families are open to trying a number of different ideas to cut costs. After a long day at work knowing you are coming home to a precooked meal definitely makes room for more family time and a relaxed evening.

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Nourshing Your Temple In The Comfort Of Your Home

October 12, 2009 By Chere Williams 1 Comment

Mothers have a tendency of putting everything and everyone before them. Our plates are filled with careers, household and financial responsibilities, taking care of our children, running errands, being involved in church, the list is never ending. We remarkably fit it all in, unfortunately we often do it at the cost of neglecting our own needs. God blessed us with a temple that needs nourishing. When we neglect our temple it eventually begins to fall apart.

Moms were given the wonderful gift of being a nurturer and most of us wouldn’t trade that trait for anything. However, why not give yourself the same gift you give others and take the time to nurture yourselves. There are a number of ways to relax in your own home that can provide the rest and rejuvenation you so desperately need. Taking care of our temple requires us to feed ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Ways to nourish your temple in the comfort of your own home

Nurturing the Body

I have always enjoyed a retreat to the spa and believe the money spent is well worth it, however with everyone tightening their belts and trying to save money, spas just aren’t affordable for many moms. If you can’t go to the spa then bring the spa home to you!

Choose a day when you can spare a few hours and have some alone time. Create a spa like environment in your own bathroom. Start by making sure the bathroom is clean and clear of clutter like toys or wet towels. Light soothing candles, play music you find relaxing, grab some reading material, fill the tub, add some bath salts, and soak your troubles away. Afterward wrap yourself in a comfy robe take a nap, watch your favorite television program, or drink some tea and relish in your, “me time”.

Here are some suggestions for your spa day:

Facial masks are an inexpensive way to make you feel refreshed and have clean skin. Look for homemade recipes with ingredients from your kitchen. Try an avocado mask they are extremely hydrating.
Find a moisturizer that hydrates your skin especially since colder weather is on the rise. Oils are great for dry skin.
Give yourself a pedicure. Purchase an inexpensive foot spa, or soak your feet in a basin with Epson salt.
Exfoliate your skin with this homemade tip. Mix 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of oatmeal, and 1 cup of olive oil, then rub it in circular motions on your body. For soft skin cut a piece of lemon and rub your elbows and knees to soften your skin.

Another way to nurture your temple is through eating and exercise. I mentioned in a previous article the benefits of creating your own home gym. Exercise gives you the energy you need to be the nurturer you are. Don’t forget to squeeze in exercise at least three times a week.

Food is our energy source. Whatever, we put in our body is what we will get out of it. Make your kitchen a place that is conducive to nurturing your temple. Instead of high sugary snacks stack your cabinets and fridge with fruits, almonds, and healthy snacks. Buy a cookbook with healthy recipes, gather the kids and make some nourishing meals together.

Staying Mentally Healthy

If you are always running around putting fires out it can become exhausting. Your mind needs a break from your hectic schedule. When we are mentally drained it manifests itself in a number of ways. Keeping your mind healthy is of the utmost importance for yourself and your family. Most of us wouldn’t mind hoping on a plan and taking a trip to the Bahamas, but again we are in a recession.

So find some peace right at home by trying these suggestions:

Take a few minutes to sit on your porch. Nothing clears your mind like fresh crisp air.
Have a space in your home that is created for you. I wrote about creating a prayer room in an earlier article. Having an extra room to go to when you need to get away from the bustle of the family is beneficial for everyone.
Naps aren’t only for your toddler. Take a 20 minute nap to clear your mind and keep exhaustion at bay.
Keep your mind alert is by doing crossword puzzles. Curl up in your favorite chair, pull out a crossword puzzle and put your brain to work. Take the time to read a good book that is inspiring and uplifting, watch your whole mood change.

Staying Spiritually Fit

Christians know that nurturing our spiritual life and strengthening our intimate relationship with the Lord is essential to our well being. Our family and home are our priorities, but always remember that our first priority is God. For the six days you aren’t in church don’t skimp on staying spiritually fit, keep the momentum going at home.

Try these tips:

Create your personal prayer space, and try to spend at least 15 minutes to half an hour praying and studying scripture daily.
Have a group of friends come over to your home once a week for bible study.
Keep a prayer journal.
Memorize a scripture for the day or week and take time to reflect upon it.

There are so many ways to nourish our temple in our own home. Stay fit physically, mentally and spiritually in the comfort of your own home. By taking care of yourself you are giving the best gift to your family, the gift of a healthy mother, wife, and woman that honors the temple that God gave her.

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Tuesday’s Mommy Tip – Sneak in the Veggies

August 4, 2009 By Faith_Mom 2 Comments

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OK, on to this week’s Mommy tip…

Sneak in the Veggies

I have two daughters. One was very picky when it came to eating and the other much more cooperative. However, both had issues with certain vegetables. Of course, they do not always like the same things, and I will not make a different veggie for each of them. I have a rule in my home, you eat what I make. Period. I am famous for this line; ” I am not a waitress, this is not a restaurant and my name ain’t Flo. You eat what I serve.” ROFL! You can imagine the eye rolling, I am sure.

Anyway, one trick I have mastered to get them to eat their NON favorite veggies, is to cut them up into tiny pieces and have them mix it with another part of the dinner. For example; maybe a tiny piece of carrot covered in buttered mashed potatoes. It helps mask the taste of the dreaded carrot. Yet, they still eat it.

Keep in mind, they must eat what I make. I do not play games. However, if I can get them to do it without a lot of fuss…everyone walks away happy! LOL!

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Operation Organization

June 22, 2009 By Chere Williams 1 Comment

Can you barely find your kitchen counter under the stack of bills and magazines that pour in through the mail every day? If this sounds familiar than it is time to set up operation organize. Being organized is key to my sanity. As a single mom who takes care of all the cleaning, bills, grocery shopping and finances, I found early on that being organized would not only make my life easier, it would give me more time to spend with my daughter and do the things that matter most. Here are a few essential organizing tips.

Kitchen Organizing

Keep the kitchen tidy by not allowing mail to build up on counters. Purchase a basket or a three bin organizer you can hang on the wall. Label each bin. For example, label the first bin bills, the second, coupons, the third in could be appointments or to do lists, this could include permission slips, invitations, announcements, etc. A cork board is also a great way to post important reminders for the day. Don’t forget to hang your keys somewhere that you won’t forget them

The space under the sink can get messy if you keep cleaning products there. Find some inexpensive organizing bins. I found long oval tin containers at my local drug store for about $1.00-$1.50 and they hold my cleaning supplies, sponges, and trash bags perfectly.

Living Room Organizing

If the living room is your family’s gathering space it is most likely the most cluttered room of the house. If you read magazines or books, and watch movies there, make sure you have an appropriate place to put everything once your family is finished using it. Make sure you have enough magazine and bookshelves. A big basket or CD holder works great for DVDs.

Mudroom or Entry Organizing

You know the drill, the coats get thrown on the floor, the shoes are piled up, and wet umbrellas are lying around. Your entryway sets the tone for your home, it should be welcoming and clean. If you don’t have a hall closet, hang a rack that you could hang coats and hats on or purchase a coat rack. Get an old rain boot and put your umbrellas in it. A bench that opens up is another great way to utilize storage space.

Bedroom Organizing

If your closet is filled with shoes and your drawers are overflowing then it is time to take inventory and rearrange. First sort through your clothes, give away anything you aren’t going to wear. Then sort into seasons, get all your winter clothes and place them in plastic containers or even suitcases and store them in the attic, basement, or anywhere you have room. Don’t forget to label them by season. A shoe rack can be an inexpensive investment that you can either hang in your closet or on your door.

A laundry hamper for each person’s bedroom will also help to eliminate clothes all over the floor. Then make each family member responsible for bringing their own hamper to the laundry room on laundry day.

Linen Closet Organizing

A great space saver for towels is rolling and stacking them. I use wicker baskets to store my hair dryer, brushes, combs, etc. If I have extra lotions, perfume, or toothpaste, I place them in plastic storage containers that are the size of a shoebox and stack them.

Office Organizing

It is essential to keep your finances in order. When bills are scattered you are in danger of missing or making a late payment. In the current economic climate it is important that we stay on top of our finances. I suggest placing your bills in a binder with various folders. Label the folders according to your bills, for example, credit cards, donations, utilities, taxes, mortgage, car payments, education, credit reports, etc.

You can also have two separate bins, one for bills that you have to pay immediately, or that you want to pay within the next week or two, and the other bin for bills you don’t have to pay until later. Get in the habit of opening your mail on the day it arrives and filing it in the appropriate place.

There are so many ways to simplify your life. The idea is to find creative ways to organize that fit your lifestyle. So get those creative juices flowing and get organized. Become the captain of your ship and get everyone aboard.

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Tuesday’s Mommy Tip – No Cry Onion Chopping

June 9, 2009 By Faith_Mom Leave a Comment

OK, on to this week’s Mommy tip…

No Cry Onion Chopping

I love to cook and hate to chop onions. I have tried many tips and tricks to help with the tears and some have worked a little. However, the one tip that works the best is to make sure the onion is nice and cold.

Most people keep their onions outside the fridge. They do keep longer that way. However, when you are getting ready to chop the onion, you will want it nice and cold. Trust me. Either put in in the fridge overnight, or place in the freezer for about a half hour or so. Overnight in the fridge is best though.

Let me know how it works for you!

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Labor Day Recipes

Non-alcoholic Sangria Punch

Summer Fun Beefy Baked Beans

Labor Day Chicken Skewers

Dessert Tacos

Happy Labor Day!

Ingredients:

Buffalo Style Hot Wings

Low Fat Caesar Dressing

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

HAPPY Cinco De mayo!

Ways to nourish your temple in the comfort of your own home

Nurturing the Body

Staying Mentally Healthy

Staying Spiritually Fit

Sneak in the Veggies

Kitchen Organizing

Living Room Organizing

Mudroom or Entry Organizing

Bedroom Organizing

Linen Closet Organizing

Office Organizing

No Cry Onion Chopping

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