Mexican Roast

This is truly a keeper

1 large chuck roast or any other big cheap roast will do

1 small can tomato paste

1 package taco seasoning mix

1 regular jar salsa (I like medium on the spicy scale)

1 cup water

1 yellow onion sliced

Combine all ingredients except onion and roast. Put roast in crock pot and pour mixture over the top and place onions around it. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove and shred the beef and make burritos with it or enchiladas. YUMMY. This freezes so well too. I like to make a HUGE roast and then freeze up individual serving portions to microwave for fast dinners later. Enjoy!

Five Finger Prayer

This is so neat. I had never heard this before. This is beautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Friendship

Friendship is a precious gift,

that cannot be bought or sold.

but it's value is far greater,

than a mountain made of gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless,

It can neither see nor hear,

and in the time of trouble,

it is powerless to cheer.

It has no ears to listen,

no heart to understand.

It cannot bring you comfort,

or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift,

be thankful if he sends,

Not diamonds, pearls or riches

But the love of real true Friends.....

~ Author Unknown

Hamburger Stroganoff

½ c. minced onion

1 clove garlic minced

¼ c. butter

1lb ground beef

2 T. flour

¼ tsp pepper

1 can mushroom soup

1 can chicken soup

1 carton Sour cream

Noodles (cooked)

Worcestershire Sauce

Sauté onion and garlic in butter, add meat and brown. Add flour, salt and pepper. Cook 5 min. add soups, simmer uncovered 10 min. Stir is sour cream. Heat thoroughly. Serve with noodles.

Mexican Casserole

2 lb Ground hamburger meat

Chopped onions

Can hot enchilada sauce

1 can chili peppers, small

1 can mushroom soup

1 can water

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Large pkg cool ranch Doritos

Brown meat and onions, add enchilada sauce. In sauce pan; heat water, mushroom soup, chili peppers, salt and pepper. Grease casserole dish, layer crushed Doritos in bottom of casserole pan layer meat mixture, top with mushroom soup put cheese over this then rest of crushed Doritos. Bake about 25- 30 min at 350 degrees.

Ginger cookies

1c sugar

½ c butter

2 T honey

1T molasses

1 egg

2 c flour

½ tsp salt

2 tsp soda

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ginger

1 tsp vanilla

Roll in balls and roll in sugar; bake lightly at 350 degrees.

Ham and Cheese Soup

4 cups diced pealed potatoes

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 cup finely chopped onions

2 cups diced ham

1 ½ cups grated carrots

6 chicken bouillon cubes

4 cups water

Cook until vegetables are tender. Add 1 ½ cups milk, ½ stick butter, ½ cup flour blended with water, 3 cups grated cheese or ½ pound Velveeta, black pepper. Simmer till cheese melts.

Chic Cowgirl

I haven't scrapped in ages, finally did a page...picture was from last year.

Used several things I learned from class. Still have to look most of it up.

Why is it that as you get older you can't remember things like you use to....seems like I've heard that before!

More pics from class

Travis...used a frame and word art.

Mt. Scott...used a grungy photo mask

Kris...used a vintage, hand-tint

UGH!!!

Woke up with hives for the third day in a row...finally went to the doctor, got a shot and some medicine (Xyzal).

Not a clue as to what causes the hives.

If I take benadryl I don't itch but can't stay awake...if I dont take it I can stay awake but can't stand the itching...a losing battle LOL!

Photo Editing

Taking a class...Photo Editing: Frame-Ups & Special Effects over at Jessica Sprague's website. I have learned everything from resizing pictures to using brushes. Now if I can just remember how to do this without looking it up every time...LOL!

My Sissy's roses from Mother's Day...changed color, added grunge and texture.

Lisa...added brushes.

Lemon Pie

Lemon Pie

1 ready crust- graham cracker (6oz)

1 pkg (4 serving size) sugar free lemon jello

¼ c boiling water

1 sugar free lemon yogurt

1 (8oz) whipped topping (thawed)

In large heat resistant bowl, dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in yogurt with wire whisk. Fold in whipped topping with wooden spoon. Spread in crust, refrigerate overnight.

(can use Strawberry or other flavors)

Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 pound ground pork sausage

3 cups bisquick biscuit mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a large bowl, mix together biscuit mix, Cheddar cheese, and sausage.
Roll mixture into walnut-size balls and arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 15 minutes, or until completely cooked and browned.
Place on paper towels to drain and cool.

Strawberry Cream Squares

Strawberry Cream Squares

Dissolve 2-3oz packages strawberry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water.

Add 2 -10oz pkgs frozen strawberries. Stir occasionally till thawed.

Add one 13 ½ oz can crushed pineapple and 2 large bananas.

Pour ½ the mixture into 8x8x2 pan. Chill till firm.

Spread evenly with 1 cup sour cream, pour remaining jello on top. Chill.