Al's "AHH YEAH" Biscuits

Whenever we go out to eat the usual question a couple would ask each other is, "Where do you want to go?" My answers vary from McDonald's to STARA (local Indian restaurant). Al's, on the otherhand will always be, "Red Lobster". Why Red Lobster? Because he just loves those cheese biscuits! We'd go there just for the biscuits. So I told him that if I was able to make the biscuits at home would that make him happy? He responds with an, "Ahhhh yeah". I was able to find a recipe so close to the cheese biscuits you'd think you were at Red Lobster looking at the giant fish on the wall. I keep the ingredients on stock for those emergency biscuit cravings. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do:

INGREDIENTS
2 cups buttermilk baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS
-Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
-Combine baking mix, milk and cheddar cheese in mixing bowl. Beat with wooden spoon till soft dough forms.
-Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
-Mix butter and garlic powder and brush over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.

PREP TIME - 10 Min
COOK TIME - 10 Min
READY IN - 20 Min
Yields - 10 - 12 biscuits

Happy cooking!

Raising Children For The Lord

This weekend we were able to host a baby shower for my sister-in-law, Star and her new baby girl, Davniee. It was a sweet time of celebration with family and friends. I was able to read a poem that I found online. I's a sweet reminder to us as parents what our purpose is, as we raise up our children:

Raising Children For The Lord

It’s such an awesome privilege

And a big responsibility

God has given to us as parents

This wonderful opportunity

To raise our precious children

And instill into their lives

The wonder and amazement

Of the love of Jesus Christ

So they will learn to trust in Him

And worship and to pray

To love others with the love of God

And to honor and obey

As parents we’ve been entrusted

To raise them in God’s love

To be there to encourage them

When they feel like giving up

And to be there just to listen

When life deals some painful blows

And comfort them when they feel afraid

And when tears begin to flow

To share with them those joyful times

The precious moments in their lives

When doors begin to open up

And opportunities arise

Through everything they face in life

Let’s be there cheering them on

For we only have one chance at this

For childhood soon is gone

So let’s rely on Father God

To raise them to become

Men or Women who trust in Him

And in His precious Son.

Thin Egg Pancakes

Egg Pancakes?! To be honest I was a bit bit apprehensive about trying this recipe from allrecipes.com but I just had to try it. The results...they taste very similar to crepes.

My mom especially liked these. She said they remind her of her childhood. Every now and then when she comes over she'll ask me to make her some, even if it's in the late afternoon. The smile on her face when a stack of these are made just for her is worth putting this recipe in our family favorites list. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
5 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add milk. Stir in flour and sugar just until blended. Add butter, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into a hot greased 8-in. skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat; stack pancakes with waxed paper or paper towel in between.

PREP TIME - 5 Min
COOK TIME - 30 Min
READY IN - 35 Min
YIELDS - 4 servings

Recipes Coming Soon!

For years I've been asking for a Kitchen Aid mixer with no hope in sight. Then last Christmas to my surprise, Al and my mom bought me one! Yay!!! Since then, I've been working on expanding my culinary skills. I've tried a variety of recipes from different resources and I'll be posting some of our family favorites here. So be on the look out for them. Feel free to try them out if you'd like.

Happy Cooking!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALRICK!

Today is my handsome son's birthday! I can't believe that Alrick is 7 years old! Where in the world did the time go? I can still remember the day God brought him into the world. It's one of the most joyful days of my life. Throughout these years, I've learned to really cherish my children. I'm always told to enjoy them because we only have them for a short period of time then they're off. It's absolutely true! Just yesterday I was changing Alrick's diapers, now he's a kid wanting to ride his bike around the block! I miss holding him in my arms and singing praise songs to him as he fell asleep but I look forward to the work that the Lord will do in his life.

Alrick, you have always been a joy in our lives! You bring so much laughter and love. Your father and I love you so much! Have a wonderful birthday!

He Rescued Me!

Al introduced this song to me a while back and it has been such a great encouragement to me. If you'd like to hear it just click "play" below.

This life we live has it's moments of trials and tribulations. There are days in my life when I feel so far from God. Days when I feel as if He's left me and the joy that once filled my heart is now running on empty. Why do these days come? The answer is simple, I lack Christ in my life. But God...through is everlasting mercy and compassion draws me to Himself once again. Through the great power of the Word He fills my cup so that it overflows! Oh, how wonderful is our Savior!

I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;

He heard my cry for mercy.

Because He turned His ear to me,

I will call on Him as long as I live.

The cords of death entangled me,

the anguish of the grave came upon me;

I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the LORD :

"O LORD, save me!"
The LORD is gracious and righteous;

our God is full of compassion.
The LORD protects the simplehearted;

when I was in great need, He saved me.
Be at rest once more, O my soul,

for the LORD has been good to you.
For you, O LORD, have delivered my soul from death,

my eyes from tears,

my feet from stumbling,
that I may walk before the LORD...

PSALM 116: 1-9

Memories captured

I was able to find this old video that the kids made when they were younger. They're singing the song from Veggie Tales' "Where's God When I'm Scared" DVD. I'm so thankful that God allows us to capture memories like this.