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ir juices and have begun to caramelize do not allow onions and garlic to burn lower heat and add freshly ground black pepper yes freshly ground and the heavy cream stir allowing the mixture to thicken and for the cream to become a nutty brown color remove from heat check for salt salt as needed serve try not to eat the whole skillet before dinner is served posted by da bee s knees at 7 00 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dinner mushrooms wednesday june 27 2012 wordless wednesday posted by da bee s knees at 11 44 am no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest sunday january 8 2012 simply sunday faith family and food simply sunday posted by da bee s knees at 12 31 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest monday january 2 2012 baby it s cold outside chicken corn chowder last week i posted a photo of one of our week night suppers to my facebook page i received requests for the recipe via private messages from many i m almost ashamed to post how easy the recipe is but i will do so boldly insert nervous laughter cold weather is finally upon us for a few days in central florida this would be a good soup to serve your family tonight or tomorrow this is rich but not clumpy chowder i don t like my chowders too thick for thicker chowder double the amount of butter and flour chicken corn chowder ingredients 1 store deli rotisserie chicken i used publix lemon pepper skin and bones discarded chopped into medium dice 4 large carrots peeled and chopped 8 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped ½ large onion minced i ended up with about ½ cup 4 large cloves fresh garlic minced 1 stick of real butter ½ cup ap flour 1 maggi chicken cube salt to taste pepper to taste 26 oz swanson s chicken stock i used lower sodium 32 oz swanson s chick broth i used lower sodium 1 12 oz bag publix frozen corn kernels ¼ cup heavy cream ½ cup finely minced fresh parsley method i recommend doing all of the peeling chopping and mincing beforehand the soup comes together quickly in a large pot melt butter once butter foams add flour and whisk to remove lumps the goal is to cover every grain of flour with butter fat cook on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes without browning stirring constantly add onions and garlic continue to cook for about a minute add carrots and potatoes stir add chicken stock and broth stir to incorporate being sure there are no lumps add maggi chicken cube and black pepper add chopped chicken cook over medium heat until potatoes and carrots are tender taste for salt add salt if needed using a potato masher mash slightly some of the vegetables in the soup adds thickness without gluey texture taste once again for seasoning add corn kernels bring to a boil turn off heat add heavy cream and parsley serve posted by da bee s knees at 2 17 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dinner easy soup sunday june 26 2011 asian style chicken dinner it isn t uncommon for our family to have our sunday dinner feature chicken however usually we have a southern fried chicken dinner sometimes we have a succulent roasted chicken dinner today i decided to shake things up my daughter in law has been wanting chinese food takeout for the last week or so i decided to give her asian flavors from my very own hands and kitchen with no real recipe in hand i relied on my ability to identify flavors and ingredients in foods that i have previously enjoyed the result was nothing short of amazing i rounded out the asian flavored chicken with steamed jasmine rice and stir fried green beans asian flavored chicken marinade ingredients 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 2 tsp salt juice of one lime 1 4 cup lite soy sauce 1 tsp sriracha sauce chicken i used 6 large chicken thighs use what you prefer method mix marinade ingredients massage into the chicken and place in a plastic bowl covered in the refrigerator for 1 2 hour remove from fridge and dust generously with 1 2 cup corn starch the fry fry the chicken pieces until browned they will not be cooked through at this point drain and remove to baking dish in warm oven 325 degree begin to prepare the sauce sauce ingredients one medium onion small dice 4 tbsp minced fresh ginger 4 cloves minced fresh garlic 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 8 tsp red pepper flakes saute aromatic veggies in oil until they caramelize then add following mixture 1 2 cup soy sauce juice of one lime 1 2 cup water hot from tap 1 2 cup brown sugar stir to dissolve 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder cook until it comes together then pour sauce over chicken and cook for 25 minutes uncovered in the oven sauce will thicken and become glossy serve over steamed jasmine rice posted by da bee s knees at 7 31 pm 3 comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels asian chicken sunday dinner sunday march 27 2011 this far by faith i was sitting at my desk working on a powerpoint for work on the web stream i was listening to ablazin grace gospel nice then it happened sha zam i was a little girl with braids and knee high white sheer socks and patent leather maryjanes just the first line of the song from the computer speakers took me back to macedonia baptist church in san antonio texas in the early 1970 s sunday morning eleven o clock service the church is packed i could almost hear the music slowly fade into the fabulous sound of the filled to over flowing choir loft singing we ve come this far ar ar by faith leaning on the lo ord trustin in his holy word he s never fail ail ailed me ye et oh oh oh ohhh oh oh ohhh can t turn arou ou ound we ve come this far ar ar by fai aith i can hear my momma singing along i can feel the fans waving i can hear a sister near the back shouting to the lord and then sha zam i m back to my desk a warm feeling lingers i know that i ve come this far by faith i think about the faith of my momma and i know i can t turn arou ou ound and in heaven i ll be around saints singing praises and hear momma singing and sisters and brothers shouting to the lord we ve come this fa a ar by faith posted by da bee s knees at 7 33 pm 2 comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels christian life faith family cultivating cooperation within the family i often find myself thanking people for compliments paid to my family both strangers and friends frequently marvel at the calm sense of solidarity and cooperation that envelops our family more often than not these comments are followed closely by queries about applying strategies that i have employed to their respective families although many of the ideas that i share are elementary they are no longer obvious in our high speed society as our lives have become more and more mechanized streamlined and impersonal our family relationships have as well the cultivation of cooperation in a family begins conscientiously at the genesis of the family unit adults in the family must commit to a higher level of communication and expectation of success and peace within the family by placing a deliberate emphasis on the concept of family members as built in life helpers a healthy interdependence is born from babyhood through the teen years a steady agenda of cooperation and civility is employed these truths taught by my parents have allowed me to maintain healthy and loving relationships with my siblings as adults as children realize that their actions affect others in the family they strive to attain approval simple games of please and thank you accompanied by exaggerated facial expressions and emotions taught my one year olds that their actions mattered when my toddlers behaved well they were rewarded with a smile and hug over exaggerated sad faces taught my sons that their actions could hurt people soon they began to understand how we should treat others they began to look outside of themselves to see where they fit into our family clear and consistent messages regarding acceptable behavior were invaluable at this age preschool aged children are able to apply their understanding of relationship dynamics at ages four and six my children began age appropriate chores such as setting the table clearing dishes and emptying wastebaskets shared chores and clean up time helped to instill a sense of belonging to our group in our home we have a standard team cleaning time friday evenings the whole house is cleaned this allows everyone to sleep in on saturdays while i prepare breakfast my children are grateful for the sleep i am grateful for the shared burden of keeping our home environment clean and healthy not to mention the quiet saturday mornings to myself i cannot over emphasize the importance of modeling appropriate behavior and decorum our home is a haven of the expected each member expects to be treated with civility and love even in times of frustration each member expects to compromise at times because they have received grace there is only one clothes washer that fact is unchangeable but perhaps the family member using it can offer to include a garment to help a sibling in a pinch help is expected peace is expected cooperation is expected my oldest son once told me that our family has behavior code i suppose he is correct finally i prayerfully commit myself daily to encourage efforts to cooperate rarely does condemnation and consternation aid in the desire to be part of a team applaud successes and re direct shortcomings i have found that my children at times amaze me with their empathy cooperation was not an accidental accomplishment in our family it was a priority blessings jalanda originally published 8 18 04 posted by da bee s knees at 7 20 pm 1 comment email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels family monday december 20 2010 happy birthday a j my youngest just celebrated his nineteenth birthday wow where have the years gone in our family the birthday honoree picks what home cooked dinner and homemade dessert they would like to have the menu for our sunday dinner to celebrate our family being blessed with such a wonderful young man was delicious southern fried chicken smothered cabbage yellow rice and cornbread dessert dark chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting yup soul food for the soul i love you aaron posted by da bee s knees at 3 51 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels birthday family sunday dinner saturday december 11 2010 wine coffee dessert and conversation well hello there i m glad that you are still here lots of long breaks posting this past year and for that i apologize but 2011 is on the horizon and that means another chance to get back on the regular posting schedule this year has been a rocking and rolling one ups and downs highs and lows but always always blessed today was especially wonderful because my cousin from boston came to visit us here in florida after a day of local sightseeing a great burger lunch at a diner and a trip to the beach we came home ready to start a great home cooked dinner we had the familiar baked chicken jasmine rice and steamed broccoli dinner my sister s homemade gravy transported all of us to a gastronomic nirvana it s funny how simple wholesome foods feed our appetites as well as our souls while i most often make dessert from scratch i wanted more than ever to spend time talking and catching up with my cousin so i created a colorful spread of sweet nibbles and fresh and ripe fruits to enjoy around the table as conversation coffee and wine flowed great simple food beautiful arrangement loving and funny conversation just perfect here s to 2011 and to you posted by da bee s knees at 9 10 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dessert family wine sunday august 29 2010 summer peach and blueberry cream tart it has been an action packed and awesome summer my eldest son married and i now have a wonderful new daughter and my first grandchild was born so much love and blessings and joy this has also been a great summer for fresh peaches so our family continues to enjoy them while they are at their peak flavor i didn t really have a recipe so with a wing and a prayer i combined flavors that i thought married well it turned out really great and was quite easy to assemble i hope you will try it summer peach and blueberry cream tart heat oven to 350 degrees crust 2 cups ap flour 1 4 c powdered sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1 stick cold butter 3 to 5 tbsp ice water mix all dry ingredients in a bowl using a box grater grate the cold butter into the flour mixture with a fork coat all of the flour shards well slowly add ice water one tablespoon at a time stir with fork between addings when dough begins to hold together when light squeezed in your palm you are done gather mass together wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour cream filling 1 block of room temperature cream cheese zest of one lime 1 4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp ap flour mix all ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy set aside assemble press dough into tart pan aim for a uniform thickness on the bottom and ridged sides spread cream cheese mixture evenly over dough refrigerate while you prep the fruit slice fresh peaches into uniform slices remove tart from refrigerator and arrange peach slices on the surface of the filling add blueberries top with 2 tbsp sugar bake 60 to 75 minutes or until crust is golden brown and beginning to pull from tart pan sides allow to cool to room temperature before serving refrigerate all left overs this tart is fabulous cold from the refrigerator too think that looks sweet here s my little grandson he was quite comfortable in my arms love posted by da bee s knees at 6 30 pm 3 comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels dessert summer sunday dinner monday june 28 2010 fresh peach pie homemade peach pie practically screams summertime here s the pie i made for sunday dinner yup there was some prep work involved some things are a labor of love you know a little boiling water and some paring and we were ready to start cutting peach wedges okay with that done i cooked the peaches in sugar spices butter and my secret ingredient goya peach nectar holy yum i mean you could just cook the peaches in water but why would ya filling done okay let s put this bad boy together shall we in case you were wondering that is a little extra love on top of the filling there s a sprinkling of brown sugar and spices i took the picture before i dotted it with butter i thought that beautiful sight would cause you to weep heh heh with that all finished i laid on the top crust and put the baby in the oven to bake let s just say the house smelled over the top delicious okay it wasn t the most beautiful pie but it definitely was 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