Overcoming Discouragement

Settled now into our new home in Eastern Kentucky, we have had the privilege of having out-of-town guests as well as new friends in our new church to our home for dinner. My husband spoke yesterday about ways to overcome discouragement. I mentioned to him that one way I get my mind in a healthy frame of mind is serving others. I ask the Lord to place someone on my heart who needs encouragement. I send cards, an email note, make a phone call or make a meal. Having others into our home and sharing a meal together is another great way to lift up your heart. With cooler weather and shorter days coming soon, I encourage you to open up your heart and home to others. I know you will be blessed.

I served these biscuits recently when we had some friends over and received a great compliment when they were certain these were homemade biscuits. They are actually made from canned biscuits and are extremely easy to make--they just have a lot of good flavor.

Tiny Herbed Biscuits

1 can (10 count) refrigerated biscuits
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 t. celery flakes
1 1/2 t. parsley flakes
1/2 t. dill weed or seed
1 t. instant minced onion
1 1/2 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan. Stir in all the seasonings (except cheese). Quarter each biscuit and roll in butter mixture. Keep adding more pieces until all have been turned around and covered with mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Place plate over cake pan and invert biscuits onto plate.

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Two Broccoli Casseroles

I two have recipes for broccoli casseroles that I love. One recipe comes from my sister Sharee and the other recipe from my twin sister, Denise. They are both very good but they are very different. Sharee's recipe is a little easier to prepare. Denise's recipe isn't difficult,it just involves a little more time. I hope you'll try them both and see which one is your favorite. I thank my sisters for these recipes and for what they mean to me. I love you both and consider you two of my best friends. I am blessed to have you!

Cheesy Broccoli Casserole

16 oz. frozen chopped broccoli
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. Velveeta Cheese
Ritz Crackers
2 T. margarine

Thaw broccoli and place in 13 x 9" dish. Spread soup over broccoli then top with slices of Velveeta cheese. I just cover the broccoli with one layer of cheese. Top with crushed Ritz crackers. Dot margarine over crackers. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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Broccoli with Walnuts

3 10 oz. packages frozen chopped broccoli thawed
1 stick margarine, melted
1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 T instant chicken granules
2 c. milk
2/3 c. hot water
6 T. margarine
2 c. Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix
2/3 c. chopped walnuts

Arrange broccoli in buttered 9 x 13 dish. Melt one stick of margarine in small saucepan. Add flour and chicken granules. Cook a few minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk gradually and stir until smooth and thick. Pour this over broccoli. Melt 6 T. margarine in hot water. Add stuffing mix and toss to combine well. Add walnuts. Spoon on top of broccoli and bake uncovered in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes.

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