Cranberry Walnut Bread
This is a new creation I got from Lanise. It was a huge hit at church dinner! Try it toasted and drizzled with honey. You'll be hooked!
You can use any basic white bread dough, instead of the one here, just add the craisins and nuts to it.
1 1/3 c warm water
1/4 c oil
3 T sugar
2 t salt
4 c flour
2 1/2t yeast
1 1/4 c craisins or raisins
1 c walnuts coarsely chopped
I mix all the ingredients in the above order into my bread maker or mixer and mix well. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours minimum. Knead. Place into 2 oiled bread pans. Let rise in warm place for 1-2 hours. Bake 350 for 25- 30 minutes. ***For high altitudes, use 1 1/4c warm water instead of 1 1/3. Don't be alarmed, this bread doesn't rise super well, but it's still very good.
Arroz con Pollo
1 onion
1 bell pepper (I leave this out)
3t garlic minced,fresh
2T oil
2t taco seasoning
1T chicken bouillon
1 can peas (frozen works too)
1 can mushrooms (or fresh)
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cooked chicken breasts
3c rice
Saute first 4 ingredients.
Add all but rice. Cook until veggies are done. Add rice and heat thoroughly. This is a fast and easy one pot meal. This made 4 very large servings. Dale and Andy had 3rds, I had 1sts, and there was over 1 cup of leftovers for dales lunch.
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Happy Birthday Dale
We had a suprise party for Dale and chose his favorite cartoon character for theme.
SPONGE BOB!!
This is what Dale's first view of the party was. We have a beach ball over head, water wings decorate the table along with the napkins, cups, gifts, and angel food cake topped with berries, cool whip, and a stuffed sponge bob.
Dale when he first realized what was going on.
Opening the presents.
Dale and I enjoying the gift Andy got him.
Our guest were Brycen, Ashley, and sharon (who requested not to be photographed). Our little party was a huge hit all the way around. It started at 4 when Dale got home from work. After the festivities, Brycen stayed and had dinner with us, thia green curry at Dale's request. We then played boggle and sequence, two of my favorite games. Next I fixed mango crepes, also Dales request. Afterward we played poker until almost midnight! It was a blast!
