by sherricrandall | Apr 12, 2025 | Recipes
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
1 1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 c. sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract. Mix well
Lightly grease cookie sheet and drop from teaspoon the cookie dough onto the sheet.
Bake at 325 for 20 – 25 minutes until edges of cookies are lightly browned.
Cool cookies and if desired drizzle melted chocolate on top of cookies – delicious!
ENJOY!
by sherricrandall | Mar 5, 2025 | Recipes
Garlic – Ginger Chicken
Ingredients:
4 Large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1 C. finely sliced red onion
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
2 Tablespoons minced/peeled ginger
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large plastic bag until the chicken is fully coated. marinate overnight. This chicken tastes best grilled.
by sherricrandall | Feb 21, 2025 | General
I recently spent 10 days in Africa, Kenya to be precise. It truly was an amazing experience. As I have reflected on my time there , I keep returning to the unbelievable thought of how joyful the people are. I witnessed real hardship. Families living without electricity and running water. A shortage of food and medical care. Lack of schooling opportunities and unsafe living conditions due to crime and shelter inadequacy. So how can people be so joyful when I just told you all they have to overcome to survive each day?
I believe one of our MomCo leaders gave me insight to answer that question. Her name is Favour and she is an incredible woman. She lives in Zambia and her heart for Jesus and young moms is truly inspiring to me. I have had the pleasure of spending time with Favour several times now over the last few years and each time I leave her presence inspired. On our first day together I asked her how she was doing and she answered, “ I am doing well, by the grace of God.” When asked if she had a good night sleep or if she was learning a lot at the leadership summit she would answer, “Yes, by the grace of God.” Favour has a deep faith in God and truly lives out her faith even in her genuine responses to ordinary questions. She lives every day by the grace of God. Reality is if you are reading this, you are alive, by the grace of God.
I also learned a lot from the African culture which I think helped me to understand their joy despite their circumstances. Here are a few things I observed…
- Strong Community – Many African cultures emphasize communal living and close-knit relationships. This helps provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.
- Resilience and Optimism – Despite the many challenges, I watched the African women show up and work hard to provide for their families each and every day.
- Deep Rooted Culture – Music, dance, storytelling and festivals are central to many of the countries in Africa. These activities create shared moments of happiness.
- Connection to Nature – Many Africans live in close harmony with nature. I think this creates a sense of peace and appreciation for life.
- Faith is Important – Faith plays a significant role in many African societies. Having faith in Jesus and the promise of eternal life provides comfort, purpose and a positive outlook.
I am even more convinced that happiness comes from our circumstances and JOY comes from the Lord!
by sherricrandall | Nov 18, 2024 | Recipes
Sloppy Joes
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Brown the ground meat in a large pan until well cooked and drain any fat. Add all ingredients and mix well.
I then place this in a crock pot and let simmer on low for about an hour. This allows all the ingredients to blend well.
Serve on your choice of bun, we love brioche buns.
This is an easy go to for when you have a crowd over the holidays. I typically double even triple this recipe for a crowd.
Enjoy!
by sherricrandall | Oct 19, 2024 | Recipes
White Chocolate Cranberry and Walnut Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter – softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar – packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease your cookie sheets
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, Set aside
- In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together butter and sugars
- Mix in eggs and vanilla
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined
- Fold in chocolate chips, cranberries, and walnuts
- Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies begin to brown just around the edges. Allow to cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!