Set Free

Long post because I'm including some directions and ingredients.....Sunday and Monday food!! Without having to work this past Friday AND Monday (yesterday), I received this extra energy boost.  (Like cleaning.  I cleaned their house, the apartment, etc.)  However my other boost was given to me for cooking.  Thankfully! Sunday night was small group which I was pretty pumped about.  That probably also gave me another good amount of energy. :)  We had tacos and I brought dessert... Brownie Cake from Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics cook book. yumm yumm yumm! My mom got me this book as a gift for one of my bridal showers and inside it says, "Can't go too long with out brownie cake!"  And oh it is SO true! :) Here's the list of goods... 350* Grease (or cooking spray) bottom of 9in round pan, sprinkle flour and have it evenly spread out sticking to the grease and remove excess flour. Mix: in a medium bowl with wire whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup flour

I used an 88 cent green pepper in three ways! When I saw the sale I couldn't let it go.  I was looking forward to top it on my new favorite pizza option! First green pepper meal option: Homemade pizza- garlic chicken, mushrooms, green pepper, and lots of cheese! Second option: Jon put it in his chicken tacos for extra flavor! Third option: Hamburger and Corn Casserole I absolutely LOVE love LOVE not having to throw food out! :) Next post....this week's meal plans....

Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole (aka Mexican Casserole at the Kaisands) Jon loves Mexican so I know I couldn't go wrong with this --and it's SO easy to make!  bonus! :) 1 pound ground beef 2 cans pinto beans 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce (I just use whatever I have on hand for red pasta sauce.) 1/2 cup mild chunky-style salsa (I just used medium salsa since Jon loves the extra kick!) 1 tsp chili powder 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (I use whatever cheese I already have.) 8x8 pan aluminum foil 375* Cook the beef in a skillet until fully cooked; drain. Rinse and drain beans.  Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa, and chili powder in an ungreased baking pan (8x8 casserole pan). Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove lid and sprinkle cheese on top.  Continue baking UNCOVERED for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Put on plate with some rolls or something and watch your

If you know me for very long you learn that I have issues.  Yeah, I know.  I'm not perfect.  The secret is out. One of my many issues is comfort .  Comfort through change.  Comfort while watching a movie.  Comfort about a new step in life.  Comfort about how to drive somewhere that I've never been.  Comfort about making a new recipe.  Comfort about having a warm shower.  Comfort with knowing where I'll be a year from now.  Comfort about having a roof over my head and a heater that works. Comfort about the possibility of living hours away from my husband for many months. Comfort about living on my own even though I am married. Comfort when I have no one to share a bed with and share about my day. Comfort with having a handyman. Comfort to supply me with the needs that I have as a wife. Comfort in the possibility of having to drive hours on the weekends just to see my husband. Comfort in knowing my husband is okay. Comfort in knowing he is taken care of without me