Another busy Sunday - up at 6:30 and then rush, rush, rush to get to Church by 9 a.m. Had lunch at one of our favorite little restaurants "LaPlazita's!" Soon after lunch I went to another bridal shower - wow those young brides-to-be make me feel so old! So cute - so full of expectations! After leaving the shower I decided it was time to do some cooking - and then I felt like I was in a marathon or Iron Chef Cookoff - I had so much to do and so little time left to do it! Every Sunday night our routine had gotten to be really routine - T would say "What do you want for dinner?" and I would reply "I don't care!" The car would turn toward McDonalds and we would have a hamburger and fries. It had really gotten old - so I first bought one of those small little pork loins, chopped it into about 6 pieces and put it in the crockpot - used the same recipe I wrote about in this very blog on Sunday, January 17. By the time we got home, the meat was tender and ready to shred. Served them on whole wheat buns and they were a treat to us! After getting the Pulled Pork sandwich ingredients on to cook, I peeled and cut up sweet potatoes to make a pie for someone; then I made a Banana Bread Cobbler. I had never made anything like it before and it was so good (Travis said and I did taste it!) that I am going to share the recipe tonight. It was so easy to make and it would be a great dessert to have for a super bowl party -- we will probably have it on Feb 10 when I cook again at church! Then I made the pie and it came out of the oven about 5 minutes before it was time to go back to church - and deliver the pie! While it was cooking I made Mango-Strawberry Salsa! See what I meant - I had lots to cook!
Our sermon tonight pretty well followed what I have been saying "Let your light - which has to be reflected from Jesus if it is real light - shine - let the world see you "going about doing good" and not looking for "THE CREDIT!" Such a great lesson that can't be repeated enough! Thanks Mark!
I had a request tonight -- I was asked if I would do a blog on "How to Outfit Your Kitchen" - not the furniture or dishes -- but the staples one needs to be able to go in the kitchen and make a meal without having to run to the store or go to your sister's house and borrow "Baking Powder!" All of that is so common in my pantry that I will have to think on this a bit - but it will be forth coming!
BANANA BREAD COBBLER
8 Servings - Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla (since the recipe did not call for any - 1 tsp. is enough!)
4 medium size ripe bananas, sliced
Streusel Topping
Ice Cream - optional
DIRECTIONS: Whisk toether flour, salt, baking power, sugar, and milk just until blended; whisk in melted butter and vanilla. Pour batter into a lightly greased 11 X 7-inch baking dish. Top with banana slices, and sprinkle with Streusel Topping (see below). BAKE AT 375 degrees fpr 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with ice cream if desired.
STRUSEL TOPPING:
3/4 Cup Firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 Cup Flour
Dash of salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 Cup uncooked regular oats - optional I guess because I left them out!!
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS: Stir together the brown sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and butter until crumbly, using a fork. Stir in pecans and oats if you decide to use! I will try it next time!!
NOTE: The recipe suggests using Self rising flour, eliminating salt and baking powder! I just don't like the stuff so-----!
Have a blessed evening - Let your "reflected" light shine - and check out the recipe tomorrow night - Cherry/Cream Cheese Sandwiches (even the men like them!) and Corn Dip - two in one night, God's Will.
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