Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Sunny Peaches and Cream Pie

Perfect pie to brighten up even the hottest Summer day.

Sunny Peaches and Cream Pie

Ingredients:
1 Graham Cracker Crust

Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whipped topping, thawed

Topping:
1 package peach gelatin
1 package vanilla pudding mix
1-1/4 cups water
2 cups sliced peaches

Directions:
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Carefully spread over crust; refrigerate until set.

For topping, in a small saucepan, combine gelatin and pudding mix; stir in water. Bring just to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly; remove from the heat. Cool 5 minutes.

Arrange peach slices over filling. Spoon gelatin mixture over peaches. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls

You'll love the new way to prepare squash. Your taste buds will appreciate the flavor overlad.

Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls

Ingredients:
2 small spaghetti squash
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8th tsp kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
1 1/3 cups enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
cilantro and scallions for garnish

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or two if they don't fit). Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and soft yellow strands. Brush the inside of the squash with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place the squash facedown on the baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the flesh easily pierces with a fork.

Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the inside so the strands appear. Spoon enough of the enchilada sauce mixture inside each squash bowl until almost full.

Top evenly with the cheese and transfer them to the oven and bake another 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is hot. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with cilantro and scallions and serve immediately.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Isaiah 40:29

💤💤💤Weariness whether physical,
emotional, or spiritual can overcome us all at some point. And sometimes we never think we'll make it through it.

How easy is it to forget that in every situation the Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak if we only ask Him.💤💤💤

📖He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. - Isaiah 40:29📖

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

John Wayne Casserole

Wayne directly contributed the recipe to a 1979 cookbook titled, "Cooking with Love from Cara and Her Friends"
It is unknown where Wayne got the recipe from.

John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef, browned drained
1 packet taco seasoning
1 16-ounce can large biscuits
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
8 oz cheddar, shredded and divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 red bell pepper, halved and sliced
1 can sliced Jalapeno peppers

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a 13x9 glass baking dish.
Place biscuits in pan in a single layer and press into the pen, joining them together, pressing the dough halfway up the sides of the pan. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake dough in preheated oven for 15-25 minutes; checking every few minutes after 15. The dough should be very light brown where the edges are just starting to get color. Remove from oven and set aside, leave oven on.
Combine the browned ground beef with the taco seasoning and water, and cook according to packet instructions. Transfer cooked taco meat to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out pan. Saute remaining onions and bell peppers on the taco meat pan until slightly tender.
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of onions. Stir well and set aside.
On top of baked biscuit crust, layer ingredients in the following order: taco meat, tomato slices, bell pepper and onion mixture, Jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned and cheese is melted.