Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

                                                           

Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

4 tablespoons butter
1 Leek, sliced thinly
2t minced garlic
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups chicken stock
3 ½ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups long-grain rice (uncooked) I used Basmati
3 cups Rotisserie Chicken
1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (finely crushed)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and saute leeks until translucent. Add garlic, seasoned salt, pepper.
Add flour and mix well. Cook until slightly thickened.
Stir milk and stock into flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer.
Add rice and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add chicken to the rice and sauce mixture.
Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole.
Combine crackers and cheeses  and sprinkle evenly over top of the casserole. Place in hot oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is browned and casserole is bubbling.

Thanks for the inspiration Cindy!

Garlic Leek And Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

                                                                                                                   





Ps.90:1-2
1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 
2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

1 package peppered beef tenderloins(I used Hormel peppercorn from Publix)
1c sliced leeks
1heaping t minced garlic
1c extra sharp white Vermont cheddar, shredded
2T fresh chopped basil
1t olive oil
1T butter
1cup Red wine for roasting

Begin by heating butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and leeks and sauté until done.
Add cheese and melt over low heat. Add basil.
Slit loins, being careful not to cut through. Stuff with cheese sauce and tie with kitchen string.
In the same skillet, sear in olive oil on all sides.
Put wine in bottom of pan, place loins on rack.
Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes unti internal temp reaches 155-160. Let rest before slicing.

DIY Laundry Detergent

Ps.90:12
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.

1 3lb 7 oz super washing soda(I used Arm&Hammer)
1bar Fels Naphtha(grated)
1/2 box Borax(I used 20 Mule Team)

Mix all together. Use 1/2c per load.

DIY Cleaning Paste/Pit Stain Remover

                                                                                                           




Ps.102:24-27

24 "O my God,"I say, "take me not away in the midst of my days-- you whose years endure throughout all generations!" 
25 Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 
26 They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, 
27 but you are the same, and your years have no end



Blue Dawn
Peroxide
Baking Soda

Make a paste according to how much you will need for your cleaning project.
Brush on and let sit for 1 hour. Toss in washer and wash as usual. This stuff is incredible! Better than any stain remover I have tried on pit stains. It removed all the set in stains.

I used 2 T Dawn, 3/4 c soda and 1/4 c peroxide.  If too thin add more soda. If too thick add more peroxide.

DIY Dish Detergent

                                                                                                                           




Romans 14:12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. 

3T (20 Mule Team Brand) Borax
3T Washing soda
2T blue Dawn
2 cups very hot water

Mix borax, dawn and soda together and add ½ c hot water. Shake to mix. Then add rest of hot water.  This is better than any dish soap I have ever used. It is thin and does not create a lot of suds but the cleaning power is superior!! You can soak burnt on food and it cleans very easily.