7-Layer Greek Dip

                                                                                                                          

1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened

1 tsp. Greek seasoning

3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

2 tsp. lemon juice

1 1/2 c. hummus

1 c. seeded, diced cucumbers

1 c. seeded, diced tomatoes

1/2 c. chopped Kalamata olives

1/3 c. chopped green onions

1/2 c. crumbled Feta cheese

1/8-1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

With an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Spread in the bottom of a pie plate or a small, shallow baking dish. Then spread a layer of hummus. In order, create layers by sprinkling the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, Feta cheese, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, and/or flatbread

Homemade Sparkling Grape Juice

                                                                                                                                         

2 Liters of chilled club soda

12 oz. Frozen grape juice concentrate

Mix

Chill and enjoy!

Miracle Cleaning Solution

1 part Dawn dish liquid

2 parts hydrogen peroxide

Takes out most stubborn stains!

Quick Pasta e Fagioli

                                                                                                                                           

Proverbs 22:5-6 

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;
whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.

1 box Hamburger Helper Italian Cheese and Shells

1 ½ lbs. Ground round

1 small Onion chopped

1-2 cans Great Northern beans

1 can diced Tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

4-6 cups hot water

1 carrot, sliced thin

1 stalk of celery, sliced thin

Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Brown meat and onion in Dutch oven. Pour box of Hamburger Helper and sauce packet into Dutch oven. Add water, carrots, celery and tomatoes. Drain and rinse beans and add to Dutch oven. Bring to boil and then simmer until shells are done. Serve with garlic bread sticks.

This was the monthly recipe in my Alabama Power bill!

How to Season Cast Iron Cookware

                                                                                                                             

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Scrub cookware with hot soapy water.

Dry completely.

Spread a thin layer of melted shortening or vegetable oil over the entire inside of cookware.

Place cookware upside down on middle rack of oven.

Cover bottom of oven with foil to catch drips.

Bake 1 hour; let cool in oven.