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Fiesta Ceviche


Ingredients

  • Corn Tortilla Chips
  • 1-pound Fresh Tilapia cut into small square pieces
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (remove seed and pulp)
  • 1 cup of minced onion
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 chopped Serrano peppers
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot Sauce (Optional)

Directions:

  1. In a bowl place fish squares and two cups of lime juice. 
  2. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least one hour or until fish turns white.
  3. Drain lime juice.
  4. Mix everything in a large bowl (fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro and salt to your liking).
  5. Then add diced avocado just before serving.
  6. Enjoy your Fiesta Ceviche with Corn Tortilla Chips and hot sauce.

Healthy Turkey Sushi Rolls: Step-by-Step Guide

serving size 4


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 4 Sheets of Seaweed
  • 4 slices Turkey lunchmeat or cooked turkey
  • 1 Carrots grated
  • 1 cup fresh Spinach
  • 2 Eggs
  • Cooking oil
  • Sesame oil
  • 1 clove Minced garlic
  • Pickled Radish to taste (optional)
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Slice carrots and turkey into pencil-size strips and fry with salt and Sesame oil.
  2. Blanch spinach and gently squeeze out water. Season the spinach with cooking oil, minced garlic, and salt.
  3. Beat eggs with a pinch of salt and cook on preheated pan with cooking oil. Cut it into pencil-size strips.
  4. Cut radish into pencil-size strips. Season cooked rice with salt and sesame oil and gently mix.
  5. Place seaweed on a bamboo mat and thinly spread seasoned rice on it.
  6. Add all ingredients in the center and roll. Coat the roll with sesame oil and cut in to bit -size pieces.

Quick Microwaved Beef Stew

GRANDMA’S BEEF STEW

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1 1/4 lb. beef stew meat
  • 1 lb. red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 can (16 oz.) whole kernel corn, well drained
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon instant beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in water-soaked clay pot. Cover with water-soaked lid.
  2. Microwave 15 minutes on HIGH. Stir well and recover.
  3. Microwave 55 to 60 minutes on MEDIUM (Simmer), or until meat is fork tender.
  4. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
    4 to 6 Servings

Delicious Dessert Recipes: Pies, Tarts, and Cobblers

Pies, tarts, and cobblers are great. Here are some great recipes to get you started.

Homemade Cherry Cobbler: Step-by-Step Guide


Cherry Cobbler is great in the summertime with ice cream. I have been making this recipe for years.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine or butter
  • 1 cup milk or 1 cup of the juice from the can of peaches.
  • 2- 15 once cans of cherries (drained) or about 4 cups of frozen cherries.
  • ice cream (optional) as a topping for eating

Directions:

  1. Melt margarine in 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Then mix sugar, flour and milk together well.
  3. Pour cherries into the pan.
  4. Pour the batter over the cherries.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

Homemade Blueberry Cobbler: Step-by-Step Guide


Blueberry Cobbler is great in the summertime with ice cream. I have been making this recipe for years.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine or butter
  • 1 cup milk or 1 cup of the juice from the can of peaches.
  • 2- 15 once cans of blueberries (drained) or about 4 cups of frozen blueberries
  • ice cream (optional) as a topping for eating

Directions:

  1. Melt margarine in 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. Then mix sugar, flour and milk together well.
  3. Pour blueberries into the pan.
  4. Pour the batter over the blueberries.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

Engaging Children’s Books, Fun Facts and Delicious Recipes

Children’s Bible books

  • For older kids
    • THE CHILDREN’S SIX MINUTES by Bruce S. Wright: The Children’s Six Minutes by Bruce S. Wright features a collection of themes exploring growth, kindness, faith, and life’s lessons through various engaging stories and reflections.
    • The Wonder Book of Bible Stories: “The Wonder Book of Bible Stories” by Logan Marshall shares simplified biblical narratives for children, conveying essential moral lessons through engaging tales from the Bible.

Children’s books

  • For younger kids
    • McGuffey Eclectic Primer: textbook focused on early literacy, teaching reading and writing through simple lessons and moral stories for young children.
    • McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader: educational textbook for young readers, combining phonics, sight words, moral lessons, and simple narratives to enhance literacy skills.
    • MCGUFFEY’S SECOND ECLECTIC READER: educational book for children, promoting literacy and moral values through engaging prose, poetry, and vocabulary exercises.
    • The Real Mother Goose: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
    • THE GREAT BIG TREASURY OF BEATRIX POTTER: The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter features beloved stories like The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, celebrating whimsical animal adventures.
    • The Tale of Solomon Owl is a whimsical children’s book by Arthur Scott Bailey, exploring themes of friendship and adventure through Solomon Owl’s humorous encounters with forest animals.
    • THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN: follows a young bird’s adventures as he learns life skills, values friendship, and explores youthful curiosity through humorous encounters in the wild.
    • Peter and Polly Series: The content describes a series of stories for 1st graders featuring Peter and Polly, exploring seasonal adventures, imaginative play, nature, family, and interactions with pets and animals.
    • The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad: recounts Old Mr. Toad’s humorous nature-filled journeys, emphasizing lessons on friendship, humility, and personal growth amidst various animal encounters.
    • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: follows Dorothy’s adventures in Oz as she seeks to return home, meeting memorable friends while exploring themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
  • For older kids
    • Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children retells key adventures from Cervantes’ novel, preserving its spirit while engagingly presenting them for young readers in a cohesive narrative.
    • Heidi by Johanna Spyri follows a young girl adapting to life in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, highlighting themes of family, love, and the power of nature.
    • Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss: is a beloved adventure novel by Johann David Wyss about a Swiss family stranded on a deserted island, relying on their creativity and teamwork to survive and build a new life.
    • Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm: follows the spirited Rebecca Randall as she navigates life with her aunts in Riverboro, experiencing adventure, growth, and identity exploration.

Children’s history book

  • For younger kids
    • Great Stories for Little Americans: introduces young readers to American history through engaging tales, fostering national pride and knowledge of heritage via accessible storytelling.
    • The Bird-woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Supplementary Reader for First and Second Grades- tells Sacajawea’s vital role in guiding the explorers, emphasizing her contributions and experiences during this historic journey.
    • The Story of Mankind: chronicles human history from prehistory to the modern era, highlighting key events, cultures, and figures that shaped civilization.
    • A First Book in American History: A first book in American history: with special reference to the lives and deeds of great Americans. This book chronicles pivotal figures in American history, from Columbus and John Smith to Franklin and Lincoln, highlighting their contributions and the nation’s expansion.
  • For older kids

Poem and stories

  • THE PLYMOUTH HARVEST by Governor Bradford
  • The Real Mother Goose Poems Book: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
  • Top Poems for Children by Famous Authors: A list of children’s poems organized by author, with future additions anticipated, includes works by notable poets and authors. [Coming soon]
  • Poems and stories by Bell: Bell, a young poet, shares her love for God through inspiring poems and stories centered on nature, love, and faith, aiming to bless and bring joy to readers.
  • Explore Heartfelt Poems and Stories for Inspiration: Poems and stories to warm your heart.
  • Heartfelt Tales of My Beloved Pets: The author shares stories of various animals that have impacted their life, encouraging love for pets and providing comforting Bible verses for grieving pet owners.

Children bible study

Different Types of Breads

Winter Themes: Bible, Cooking, Educational, Poems, and More

Bible / Christian

Stories/ Books

Hanukkah

Various Ways of Cooking Turkey

Turkey thanksgiving dinner

For the leftover Turkey from Thanksgiving,

Turkeys Sandwich

Turkey Burritos

Pasta Dishes