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I've had some kielbasa in my freezer for several months and finally decided it was time to pull it out and make something with it. I was surprised to find very few recipes using kielbasa. Honestly, it's a rare ingredient for me and I bought it because it was on sale! :) I managed to find this recipe with good reviews and decided to try it. I was glad I did! We loved it!! Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup photo and recipe from AllRecipes.com Creamy Kielbasa and Potato Soup 4 potatoes, cubed 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (14 oz) can beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken brother 1 cup water 3/4 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup ground black pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, combine potatoes, onion, celery,  beef broth, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer  until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Stir in sausage an...

Those of us who use Pinterest know how easy it is to pin a great recipe or idea and then never try it. We're all guilty! I've been in a mode of trying new recipes lately, so figured I might as well make the recipes I've pinned. Earlier this week when I needed to make to make chocolate chip cookies (yes, needed !), I headed for a recipe I remembered seeing on Pinterest . It was quoted the "best ever chewy chocolate chip cookies" with a "secret ingredient". This I had to try! Original photo and recipe from Apple A Day Best Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 3/4   c.   unsalted butter, softened   3/4 c.   brown sugar   1/4   c.   granulated sugar   1   egg   2   tsp.   vanilla extract   2   c.   all purpose flour   2   tsp.   cornstarch   1   tsp.   baking soda   1/2   tsp.   salt   1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips ...

Tuesday nights at our house are "ethnic" night. Since my husband is Italian, we frequently have Italian dishes, so I try to do something different on Tuesdays. I love trying new recipes! Most of the time we love them, but sometimes we just conclude that it was "ok" but we won't make that one again. =) So this week, I decide to go with Chinese and tried another new recipe. This one was a keeper! Crockpot Orange Chicken Photo and recipe from Lisa at The Pursuit of Happiness Ingredients: • boneless chicken breasts, chopped into small chunks • 1/3 cup flour • olive oil • 1/2 T salt • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar • 3 T ketchup • 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate (thaw or throw it in the microwave for 45 seconds) • 4 T brown sugar In a bowl, mix the orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and ketchup. Pour the flour in a small bowl. Cover the chicken breast chunks in flour and shake off the excess.  Pour a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and...

I really love the message of truth that these verses share. I hope you'll take the time to read it and take it to heart. The Babe in the Manger Do you worship the Babe in the manger, But reject the Christ of the Cross? Your redemption comes not by the manger, But the death of Christ on the Cross. If you worship the Babe in the manger, But ignore the blood of God’s Son, To you Christ is only a stranger, Til you trust the work He has done. The Babe in the manger was God’s only Son, Who came to the world to die. The Babe in the manger could never have done The work of His God on high. The Babe left the manger and went to the Cross To pay the wages of sin. Your way of forgiveness is not by the Babe, But the Christ who died for your sin. – W. S. and Mildred Dillon This Christmas, I pray that you'll remember why it was that God sent His only begotten Son into the world. Think about it, have you looked beyond the Babe in the manger and accepted the Christ of th...