by sherricrandall | May 18, 2018 | Recipes
Fresh Strawberry Muffins
I love these fresh strawberry muffins. They remind me of when my kiddos were little. My friend Mary, who lived across the street from me, gave me this recipe. Actually she brought them over to my house one summer morning with a small bouquet of flowers from her yard. Just what a tired mom of four kiddos needed. I have made these countless times since that day… Enjoy and while your at it make a batch to take to your neighbor.
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. oil
2 1/2 c. fresh strawberries, sliced and slightly mashed
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small mixing bowl combine eggs and oil. Stir strawberries into the egg mixture. Blend in flour until thoroughly combined.
Spoon into lightly greased muffin tins ( or use cupcake liners )
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes
Makes 2 dozen
by sherricrandall | Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Carrot Cake is one of my favorite desserts. It is so easy to make and always looks great and tastes delicious. To make life easy, I dump all the ingredients into my Kitchen Aid and turn it on. I also use baby food carrots for the pureed carrot part. You can also substitute pecans for walnuts.
This recipe was first given to me about 30 years ago by my friend Kaye. She would always use fresh edible flowers to decorate the top.
ENJOY
Carrot Cake
Mix all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl ( I dump it all in and turn on the KitchenAid )
3 C. All Purpose Flour
3 C. Sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking soda
1Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 C. corn oil
4 large eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
4 jars of baby food carrots ( app. 1 1/3 c. pureed carrots)
3/4 c. drained crushed pineapple
Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 35-40 minutes
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
6 Tablespoons of sweet unsalted butter at room temperature
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
Cream together butter and cream cheese
Slowly sift in powdered sugar
Stir in the vanilla and lemon
Mix until creamy
by sherricrandall | Mar 14, 2018 | Recipes
Cajun Chicken with Veggies
Ingredients
4 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Large Zucchini
1 Large Yellow Squash
2 C. Broccoli Florets
1 Small Red Onion
1 Green Peppers
1 Red Pepper
2 Cloves garlic, pressed
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tsp. EACH, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, salt
INSTRUCTIONS
*Pre – heat oven to 450 degrees and prepare 4 sheets of aluminum foil large enough to hold a chicken breast and some of the mixed vegetables.
* Chop vegetables into bite size pieces
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mixing well so that all the chicken and vegetables are coated with the oil and spices.
In each foil packet place one chicken breast and a helping of vegetables. Fold and seal the aluminum foil.
Place Foil Packets on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
The Packets will be very hot with steam so be careful when you open them.
I like to serve this over brown rice or couscous – ENJOY!!
by sherricrandall | Jan 17, 2018 | Recipes
Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
6 Bell Peppers ( any color)
1 1/2 lb. ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 15 oz. can of Italian diced tomatoes
1 8 oz. package of sliced mushrooms
1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Grated Parmesan Cheese for topping
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute onion, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil
3. Add ground turkey and brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add Italian Seasoning.
4. Stir in tomatoes, rice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 c. of water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
5. Fill peppers with cooked filling and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top. Place in baking dish in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 20 minutes.
by sherricrandall | Nov 23, 2017 | General
This Thanksgiving…
This past week has been difficult. As the new Global Ministry Director for MOPS International, I have the privilege of interacting with moms all over the world. I spend most days communicating with moms via email, Facebook, FaceTime calls, all things tech to keep us connected. It has been exciting and I love learning about the different cultures and challenges that moms face in different countries. Even though our countries are different, motherhood is our common language. So it was shocking when I received an email that told me our new group in Rwanda had experienced a terrible tragedy.
MOPS recently began in Rwanda and these ladies were new to the MOPS sisterhood. Last week there was terrible flooding in Rwanda and while the group was meeting their building was washed away, killing 5 moms and hospitalizing 11, many of whom remain in critical condition. There are many small children who have lost their moms. Over 40 children affected by this tragedy. Some are now orphans and some are waiting for their moms to come home from the hospital. Husbands, family members, and a community grieving for the loss of their beloved.
The honest questions that arise in the hours of tragedy, the most prevailing always being – why? This side of heaven I am not sure we will ever really know the answers to all the times we utter, cry or shout – why? Trust and faith in a God who I believe is good and who is loving is what I cling to today. The answer of trust is simple but the application is hard.
Within minutes of making this profoundly sad announcement to our MOPS community, we had an outpouring of love, prayer, and offerings to help from women who never will step foot in Rwanda. The witness of this generous love was amazing and when the Rwandan families read them they were overwhelmed with love. The sting of grief will always feels lighter when you sense others will help carry the burden. Their emails to me were of thankfulness for this covering of prayer and love.
I have spent the evening preparing for my family’s Thanksgiving celebration. I admit I have had feelings of guilt that I will be surrounded by my loved ones, feasting, while others around the world; especially my friends in Rwanda will awaken to another day of grief and hardship.
I plan to honor these women tomorrow with prayer and with the ways I show I am thankful for what I do have. Loving my family well because none of us know for certain how long our time on earth will be. Tomorrow I will focus on what the T A B L E represents to me.
T – I will take the time to be intentional with each person at the Thanksgiving table. Taking time to interact and love on those around me.
A – I will ask questions that show that I am genuinely interested in what is going on in their lives.
B – I will be more interested than interesting – this definitely reinforces the first two and is a good reminder not to monopolize the conversation.
L – I will laugh and listen – There is nothing better than laughter . Sharing old stories , recalling childhood memories or learning about new friends. Laughter is good for the soul.
E – I will enjoy myself, and my family and friends – thankful for another day !
This Thanksgiving, I pray that my gratitude will be rooted in the character and nature of who God is more than my ever-changing circumstances—and this is my prayer for you too. And in our gratitude may our lives be a bright light declaring to others our thankfulness to the Lord!
Sending prayers to Rwanda this Thanksgiving –
Love and God Bless –
Sherri
