A Great Breakfast Idea!

Lately I've been spending A LOT of time on Pinterest...if you haven't checked out this website you might want to stay away from it! It is HIGHLY addicting!!!! But oh so fun to browse and "pin" ideas onto boards. I have found many great ideas here.

I am going through a Bible Study of sorts with my friend E., called "Made to Crave" by Linda TerKuyst. It is going through how we are created to crave God and His word, but man has turned it into more. Teaching me how to refocus and crave God over other earthly things, including food! There are many across the country that are doing this study as well, and there's been a blog set up to post and be an encouragment. E. and I have a site where we share with eachother our thoughts, struggles and victories! We've only been at it for 2 weeks, but so far it has been wonderful. It came at a perfect time for me! I'm trying to lose some weight, and eat healthier and this book reminds me that this is a daily (sometimes hourly) thing that I need to lay at God's feet and pray for strength. Over the years I have gotten hives after eating, and not known why...this has progressed to some pretty rough belly pain, that comes on within 10-15 minutes of eating and hangs around for a while...it's pretty nasty! I've never been to the Doctor for this, but I do suspect that gluten may be a culprit behind some of this...So, I've bee eating a lot less gluten filled foods the past few weeks, and a lot more fresh fruits and veggies and have felt better....not completly, but much better! And Gluten-free food is actually pretty tasty. I'm hoping that this will also help me on this quest to lose some weight! The recipe that I'm going to share with you is one that is Gluten Free and is also located on Pinterest...BONUS!!! :)

EASY EGG FRITTATA'S

INGREDIENTS:
4 Eggs
1/4 C. Milk (Or 1/2 & 1/2)
1 tsp. Salt
Assorted toppings; I used Tomatoes, Green Peppers and Cheese (You could add  meat in here as well)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 6-cup Muffin Tin. Beat the Eggs, Milk and Salt in a bowl; pour into Muffin wells. Add in your toppings (they will sink). Sprinkle with cheese; if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes; or until Egg is done. Run a knife around outside edge and turn onto cookie sheet. These can also be frozen and pulled out to reheat in the microwave for an easy breakfast! They are yummy!

A New Twist on Mac & Cheese!!!!

I made this recipe for dinner last night, and it was delicious!!!! Of course, it came from the "Just a Pinch" website....I'm really enjoying trying new recipes.

If you are looking for something more than just the same old, same old Mac & Cheese, then this recipe is for you!!!!

OOEY GOOEY MAC & CHEESE

INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 oz) Box Elbow Macaroni
2 Cans (10.75 oz.) Cheddar Cheese Soup
2 Cans Evaporated Milk (the bigger of the two cans)
1 1/4 Sticks Butter
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
2 C. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese; shredded (I used Block Cheese and shredded it, since it's fresher)
2 C. Sharp Cheddar Cheese; shredded
2 C. Pepperjack Cheese; shredded

Preheat the Oven to 350. Cook Pasta according to directions, until just done (you don't want it mushy, because it will absorb a little of the cheesy liquid in the oven). Combine the Soup, Evaporated Milk, Butter, Salt  Pepper in a large Microwaveable safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small hole to vent and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm-to-hot throughout. Add to cooked Pasta and stir. Add Cheeses one at a time; stirring constantly, untl everything is melted and incorporated. Put into an oven safe dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.

***NOTE*** You could also add Cooked Chicken Breasts and it would be delicious!!! Can also make in the crockpot. Follow all directions; except place in crockpot instead of oven and cook on Low for 4 hours.

This was so ooey gooey and yummy! Just a hint of spice with the Pepperjack Cheese. It's so worth making it!

AYummy Snack or Appetizer

I have discovered a new website that I LOVE very much! It's called "Just a Pinch," and I've found many new recipes to try! This recipe I tried for the first time on Sunday night when we had all of our friends over to our house after church. Considering that there wasn't a single one left, I'd have to say that they were a hit!!!! :)

SWEET SAUSAGE ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tube Crescent Rolls
24 Mini Sausage Links (little smokies)
1/2 C. Butter; melted
3 Tbsp. Honey
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/2 C. Pecan Pieces

Preheat oven to 400. Unroll Crescent Dough and separate into triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 triangles. Place a sausage on the long end and roll up tightly; place on cookie sheet. When all sausages are rolled, bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until rolls start to get golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour more than half the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the sausage rolls in the butter mixture, then pour the remaining half over the top. Finish baking rolls for anothe 8 to 10 minutes.

It was the PERFECT combination of salty an sweet! And so easy to make!

I May Have Posted This Before...

But...here it is again anyway! This is a great addition to any meal or even just a good snack to have if there's leftovers!

GRAPE SALAD

INGREDIENTS:
3 to 4 Lbs. Red & Green Grapes
8 oz. Cream Cheese; softened
8 oz. Sour Cream
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 C. Sugar
3/4 C. Pecan Pieces; finely chopped
1/4 C. Brown Sugar

Cream the Cheese and Sour Cream together. Add Sugar and Vanilla. Fold in the grapes. Place in a large bowl. Mix Pecans and Brown Sugar together and sprinkle on top.

So easy, and so delicious!!!