It is Valentine's week...which I love..because I get to show love to my family with love notes and goodies!
I wanted to share another passion of mine and that it Hospitality!! One of my favorite books on this subject is "The Hospitality Commands"...here is a quote from the book.
"Hospitality fleshes out love in a uniquely personal and sacrificial way...through the ministry of hospitality, we provide friendship, acceptance, fellowship, refreshment, comfort, and love in one of the richest and deepest ways possible for humans to understand.
Read Romans 12..and you will be blesses and exhorted...vs. 9-13 could be themed "Love in action" Love and hospitality always go together!
Just a week ago or so we had 2 familes over for dinner...we had such a good time of fellowship around our dining room table!
I wanted to share with you what I made that night for dinner..maybe it will spur you to have someone over soon and share some love from your kitchen and your heart!
Hot Chicken and Cheese sandwiches
6 Chicken breasts ( cooked and cut in cubes)
1/2 C. mayo
1/4-1/2 C. sour cream
1 T. lemon juice
2 C. shredded cheese ( or more if you like)
salt and pepper to taste
9 hoagie buns
Combine all ingredients. Spread on buttered buns and wrap individually in foil. Refrigerate until ready to heat and serve. Bake in 375 oven for 15-20 minutes.
Apple-pecan Salad
1 pkg Good Seasons Ceasar salad dressing
1 head lettus
1 med. red pepper, diced
1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
2/3 C. pecans, toasted (350* for 10 minutes)
2/3 C. crumbled blue cheese
Creamy Fruit Salad
1 (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can sliced peaches, drained
1 can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 C. miniture marshmallows
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 C. vanilla yogurt
1/4 C. sugar
Drain the fruit really well, Beat cream cheese, yogurt and sugar together until smooth; pour over fruit and stir to coat. Chill in refrigerator. ( I double this recipe..leftovers are good)
Steamed Carrots and peas ( yummy combination with sandwiches or choose your own vegie)
Dessert: Super Moist Chocolate Bundt Cake
1 Devils food cake mix
1 sm. pkg. chocolate pudding mix
4 eggs
1 C. sour cream
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1 1/2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients , except chocolate chips, in a large bowl and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into greased Bundt pan. Bake 50-55 minutes. Cool 20 minutes and invert on serving platter.
Frosting:
1/2 C. butter
4 T. cocoa
1/3 C. evaporated milk ( I used 1% milk)
4 C. powdered sugar
Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat. Whisk in cocoa and milk. Brnig mixture to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and beat in powdered sugar with electric mixer til smooth. Pour over warm cake ...makes lots of frosting...yummy!!
Happy Hospitality to You!
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