Author: Amy

  • Bible in 90 Days: Twitter Party Rules of Engagement

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    I’m really looking forward to our second Twitter party to discuss this session of the Bible in 90 Days/ Blogging Through the Bible in 90Days. With just about an hour to go until we ‘meet,’ (it’s from 8-9 CST) I thought I’d go over a few guidelines to be sure we are all on the…

  • Bible in 90 Days Week 2 Check in Post

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    This is it, the weekly check in post, where you will check in and let us know how you are coming with your reading. But, before we get to that, it is also Day 8 and here is your reading and devotional for the day: Day 8 Reading: Leviticus 1:1-14:32 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 8:…

  • Free Picky Eater Ebook

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    Do you have some picky eaters in your house? My sister-in-law, a military wife and homeschooling mom of seven who also blogs at The Happy Housewife, (and is a Bible in 90 Days graduate) has come across a few picky eaters in her kitchen and has found some great solutions that she wants to share…

  • Bible in 90 Days Days 6 & 7

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    Here we are on our first weekend of reading! I am so excited for each of you who is still with us, or just jumping in right now. Yes, setting aside the time to read each and every day can be tough and extremely difficult, but you will not regret the time this challenge will…

  • Bible in 90 Days: Getting frustrated yet?

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    This is a re-post from last January…. Yesterday, as I took my children to school, I noticed one of my friends quickening her step as I approached. “How’s your reading coming along?” I asked. “Not well. I was good for a two days, but it is just too hard with work and…” her voice trailed…

  • Texas BBQ Brisket

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    Large slab of beef brisket Night before: In roasting pan, place long strips of foil, enough to completely cover brisket. Put brisket in fat side up. Season:  I pour a little Worcestershire sauce over it, then some liquid smoke (since I don’t have a smoker).  Then rub spices in—whatever mixture you like. Slice large onion and lay slices all over brisket. Close up…

  • Taco Pie

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    My mother used to make this when my father was not home for dinner.  We loved it.  My kids love it. Hope I get it right—doesn’t have to be exact.  This is enough for about 8 big servings, I think. I use “light” versions of ingredients to make it lighter. 2-3 lbs lean ground beef…

  • Swedish Pancakes

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    Recipe to serve 4.  I triple it so we have some left. Sift together in large bowl: 1 ½ c flour 3 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt Separately, beat in a bowl until thick and piled softly: 3 eggs Beat into eggs until blended: 2 c milk 2 tbs melted butter Add this to dry…

  • Maple-Brined Pork Chops With Apples

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    Maple-Brined Pork Chops with apples (4 servings) For the brine: 2 cups boiling water 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 4 (5 ounce) bone-in rib pork chops 1 Tablespoon olive oil For the apples: 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into…

  • Maple Glazed Chicken

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    Maple Glazed Chicken 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Combine first five ingredients and rub onto chicken breasts. Place prepared chicken onto cookie sheet…

  • Lemon Dill Salmon Fillets

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    from Rebecca at Mom’s Mustard Seeds Salmon Fillets (wild are best) Olive Oil Fresh Dill Lemon Coat Salmon with Olive oil Sprinkle with Fresh Chopped Dill Drizzle lemon over salmon…then, place lemon slices over the dill covered salmon. Bake 350 until done. YUMMY and very elegant with little work!

  • Judy’s Texas Cornbread

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    1 cup corn meal                      1 cup buttermilk 1 cup flour                              2 eggs beaten ½ cup sugar                            2 Tblsp butter melted ½ tsp salt 1 Tblsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda If you don’t have buttermilk, put 1 tblsp cider vinegar in regular milk Mix corn meal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda. Add…

  • Grandma’s Corn Chowder

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    This comes from Rebecca of Moms Mustard Seeds. Grandma’s Corn Chowder 2 TBS Butter Medium Onion (chopped) Medium Bell Pepper (Chopped) 14 oz Chicken Broth (home made/can is up to you) 2 Medium Potatoes, diced 2 TBS Dijon Mustard 1 tsp Paprika ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (or more) 1 Jalapeno Pepper 3 Cups Corn (frozen…

  • Famous Peach Cobbler Colonial by Judy Douglass

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    Batter: 1 ½ cup flour ¾ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp baking powder 4 ½ Tbsp butter, softened 1 cup sugar ¾ cup milk Sift and measure flour.  Sift with salt and baking powder.  Cream butter, adding sugar gradually.  Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.  Mix well.  Should be thin enough to pour, but not…

  • Easy Crockpot Roast

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    This comes from Megan who blogs at Faith Like Mustard. Easy Crockpot Roast 1 chuck roast 1 package baby carrots 3 potatoes, cubed (or 1-2 cans potatoes) 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1/2-1 package of dry onion soup mix Place veggies on bottom of crock pot. Add roast. Mix soups and pour on top.…