Military Wives Prayer

Dear Lord,

Give me the greatness of heart to see the difference between duty and his love for me.
Give me understanding that I may know, when duty calls him he must go.
Give me a task to do each day, to fill the time when he's away.
And Lord, when he's in a foreign land, keep him safe in your loving hand.
And Lord, when duty is in the field, please protect him and be his shield.
And Lord, when deployment is so long, please stay with me and keep me strong.
Amen.

~Author Unknown~

Month of moving

We just completed a major cross country move last month. Sorry about not posting last month - kinda busy. I thought this month I would think up some fun ideas about traveling/moving with kids. I will get back to ya soon with that

Hope you are enjoying the start of spring!

Cheese Fondue

1 can (10&3/4/ oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese
2 green onions chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Dash of red pepper sauce
Various kinds of dipping food

Heat soup and cheese over medium heat. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted. Stir in onion, garlic powder, and red pepper sauce. If fondue is too thick, thin with apple juice. Serve hot with: Croutons, French bread, Rolls, cooked chicken or ham, broccoli, cauliflower, olives, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.

Carbonara

1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 onion, chopped
8-12 slices turkey bacon
2 egg whites
1 pkg spaghetti or linguine
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Basil or parsley for garnish

Cook the pasta as per the directions. While that is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic, onion and bacon in a frying pan. Cook until the bacon is done. In a bowl, beat egg whites with salt, and ground pepper. Drain pasta when done, and immediately add egg mixture to pasta. Stir the egg mixture until it is well mixed with the pasta. Cover and let sit for about 2 minutes so the steam can cook the eggs. Pour in the bacon mixture over the pasta and mix. Finish with the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Party Taco Salad

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of whole corn, drained
1 can of medium black olives, drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 head of lettuce, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg tortilla chips

Cook the ground beef. Drain grease and mix in taco seasoning according to the packet. In a large serving bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix lightly. Serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Swiss Steak

1 ½ lb tenderized round steak
½ green pepper, diced
½ onion, diced
1-2 chopped celery stalks
2 cans tomato soup
1 can water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Brown the steak and set aside. Saute pepper, onion, and celery till soft. Add back in the beef with the tomato soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 30-45 min and serve over rice.

Beef Stroganoff

1 lb round steak, diced
2 tbsp butter, margarine, or oil
1 onion, diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chopped mushrooms
dash of salt, pepper, and garlic powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup sour cream

Brown meat and onion in oil. Add soup, mushrooms, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook till tender. Add sour cream just before serving. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.