As I have said before "Facebook is addictive and very time consuming" and I've got to figure out how to eliminate some of the stuff I get!! Bad, bad, me - I didn't go to church tonight - but not so bad - Travis went to the doctor today with his foot that had a beam dropped on it last week - it looks like a big balloon just waiting for someone to puncture it so it can burst and it did not have any broken bones but is "crushed" to quote the doctor. That on top of waiting for the doctor's office to schedule a heart cath - and working too hard - he was too tired to even go get something to eat and come home. That is when my love and respect for him kicked in and I decided to also skip Wednesday night church and cook a meal and stay home with him. I really think God understands and approves. I made the recipe that I had on my blog last night -- Caribbean Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa. Well readers - let me tell you - I did add some seasoning! First off I have to admit I didn't have Parsley flakes and used Sweet basil flakes. Then I added a clove of pressed garlic, some salt, and a little extra seasoning of Penzey's black pepper, and Mural of Flavoring. I did goof at the grocery store - was looking at price I guess - not product - and picked up "chunk" pineapple instead of crushed so I just put it in the blender and made crushed!! Added all of the 8 ounces to the turkey - as I said I didn't have Parsley so I used Sweet basil and then for the Salsa - I chopped up a fresh Mango (in place of crushed pineapple] - didn't want to buy a carton of orange juice for 1 Tablespoon of OJ - so I used 1 Tablespoon of pineapple juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Then to the recipe I added 1 clove of garlic, minced; black pepper, salt, some dried green and red bell pepper flakes I had (Penzey's of course), a little Mural of Flavoring and in place of Parsley I substituted Cilanto (which is what should go in Salsa in the first place) and it was delicious! In addition to the delicious grilled (they started out a little dry so I put "Margarita Mix" in spray bottle and kept spraying the four burgers and they turned out perfect!) burgers, I made my Pasta Salad by using the little spirals made from spinich and carrot and regular with toasted walnuts and the wonderful Asian vegetables that are packaged and all you have to do is microwave for 5 minutes. Added a littsalt, pepper, 1 clove of garlic minced (remember???? this is my "miracle cure ingredient!!)and another dash of Penzey's Miracle of Flavor! Change your recipe -- it needs the extra "Zing!"
Just got to tell you - today the most amazing and exciting thing (to me) happened. I had told you - back in March - about a book I was reading - "Let Have Lunch" by Marshall Howard and how wonderful it was and how appropriate it was for either church, work or fund raising! Well I was looking at the site and getting information so I could order some for the incoming Board of the Red Cross and I received a phone call! Shock -- it was Mr. Howard - calling me! We talked for almost 15 minutes and he gave me some insight about how to engage more of my board members and was the nicest person I've been in contact with in a long time. I ordered the books and can't wait to get them distributed to future key board members! Now that is how to not only build a business but create a relationship. Later I looked at my blog - which I just happened to mention - and he had not only checked it out but posted a comment! I am amazed - an so very honored. He is a world famous man with contacts all over the world and he takes the time to contact me and look at my little blog!
Last night I was reading Titus 3 and was blown away -- surely I had read it before - but it spoke to me last night!! If you have read many of my blog postings you know I have talked about being kind, finding a good deed to do- and on and on about doing good to others. TITUS 3 says in verse 1 :"Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good." (2)"To slander no one, to be peaceful and considerate, and to show true humility toward every man." 8) "This is a trustworthy saying." "And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be carefully devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone."
God's Word - Good enough for all of us!
One recipe: My sister's Lasagne - she always made the best and then she quit amd she may have even lost the recipe -- so sis - here it is and save me a helping!!
LASAGNE BY ALICE
1 lb. lean ground meat
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1- 1 lb. can (2 cups) tomatoes
2-6 oz. cans tomato paste
10 oz. lasagne or wide noodles
3 cups fresh Ricotta or cream style cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese
2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb. mozzsarella cheese, thinly sliced
Brown meat slowly, spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutesw, stirring occasionally.
Cook noodles in large amoung of boilings salted water until tender; drain and rinse. Combine remaining ingredients, except mozzarella.
Place half the noodles in 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish. Spread with half the cottage cheese filing; add half the mozzarella and half the meat sauce - repeat the layers.
Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Filling will set slightly. Makes 8 to 10 servings!!
MY MEMORY MAY ELAPSE ON SOME THINGS BUT THIS WAS THE BEST LASAGNE I HAD EVER TASTED - OR LET ME CORRECT MYSELF - "THE BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED!"
Sis - you did it once -- please do it again!!!
God Bless each of you. Follow God's instruction - do a good deed! Tomorrow - God's Will!!!
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