Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
Fresh summer tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and full of flavor that can be taken right into the fall and winter months. Really! Right now tomatoes are in season and ripe for the picking. Local farms and markets are perfect places to buy tomatoes if you did not grow any this year. I don’t know how to can vegetables, but I can work a freezer bag pretty well, and that’s all you need to freeze tomatoes. Fresh frozen tomatoes bring the {Read More}
My kids love marshmallows, but it’s way too hot in Georgia to think about starting the fire pit. A fun alternative to s’mores any day of the week is marshmallow pops. Remember back in June when I shared cake pops? Well, I had plenty of lollipop sticks and melting chocolate–marshmallow pops were a perfect creation. The above photo shows the nice ‘clean’ marshmallow pops before an unnamed child shook the freezer bags thus coating the pristine white of the marshmallows {Read More}
A guaranteed hit at my house is any type of Mexican dish. The kids love slightly spicy foods, and Mexican fits the bill nicely. One of our family favorites is Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas. The combination of honey and lime is delicious! While I generally make this recipe using the mild green enchilada sauce, I do like kicking it up a notch with medium heat sauce from time to time. Be sure and taste as ingredients are mixed. If you {Read More}
My family of picky eaters fell in love with Cuban food last year. From black beans and rice, plantains, to traditional Cubano sandwiches, we love our Cuban. Imagine my surprise when a friend shared a recipe for Cuban pork that looked easy for this culinarily-challenged gal to make. I popped the roast in the oven when I realized I had not read the instructions far enough to know it was (originally) a crockpot recipe. Looking down the barrel of a {Read More}
(Kellie’s Note: I found this recipe online years ago. I love chicken and rice wraps for their simplicity and huge yield (66 wraps!). My children, ages 3 to 14, give this recipe high marks. I wish I knew who to give credit to but I long sense lost the web address.) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded, 2 cups water,1 cup mild salsa,1 package taco seasoning mix, 2 cups uncooked instant rice, 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese, {Read More}
Lori Lauth 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 small grated zucchinis, 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup minced red onion, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon salt, grated lemon peel. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Form into 8 patties. Wrap each patty in wax paper and place patties in a 1 gallon freezer bag. To cook: grill and serve.
Loi Palmer, April 2005 MMCW 4 lb ground chuck, 1 large chopped onion, 2 cans northern beans, 2 cans kidney beans, 2 cans corn, 2 cans Rotel, 2 medium cans stewed tomatoes, 1 can green beans, 1 small can chopped black olives, 2 large cans tomato sauce, 1 package taco seasoning mix, 2 packages Ranch dressing mix (powder), 1 cup water. Brown ground beef and onions. Drain off fat. Mix all other ingredients with beef and onions. Simmer on low {Read More}
Lori Lauth 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, 1 lb. boiled and cubed chicken breast, 2 large bags frozen broccoli, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 can cream of mushroom soup. Layer cooked broccoli in casserole dish. Mix remaining ingredients, except bread crumbs. Put chicken mixture on top of broccoli. Sprinkle bread crumbs. Freeze. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, uncover the last 10 minutes. Serves 10.
Lori Lauth 1 (12 oz) long-grain white rice, 2 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil, 1 lb chicken breasts cooked and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 2 teaspoons pared and minced fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 medium zucchini, 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup snow peas, 9 spears of asparagus, 2 eggs, 5 tablespoons soy sauce. Advanced Prep: Cook chicken in large pot of water the {Read More}
Lori Lauth 2 lbs. cooked and chopped chicken, 2 (3 oz) packages of softened cream cheese, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, 1/4 cup milk, 1 cup crushed seasoned crouton crumbs, 4 packages refrigerated crescent rolls, 1/2 cup melted margarine, salt and pepper to taste. Mix chicken, cream cheese, chives, milk and salt in a medium bowl (mixing with hands works best) to make filling. Store in a 1-quart freezer bag. Put crouton crumbs in another 1-quart bag, attach it to the {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
