Sow in Peace

James 3:17 "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness". Doesn't this verse just some up every attribute we would like to possess?? Let this be our daily reminder of the power of God and the transformation of our hearts that only He can accomplish. If we ask, according to His will, we will receive. Therefore we can walk through our days with purity and peace, being considerate, submissive, merciful, sincere, and impartial to all those we encounter. What better way than to show people the love of Jesus than with the wisdom that can only come from our Heavenly Father!

Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken

From: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast

14.4 oz can Rotel

15 oz can black beans

8 oz frozen corn (I just had canned so I stirred it in for the last few minutes to heat through)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I omitted)

14.4 oz can chicken broth

3 scallions chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste...I used this amount and it was pretty spicy)

Salt to taste

1. Combine chicken broth, beans, corn (if frozen), Rotel, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt in bottom of crock pot. 

2. Season chicken breasts with salt and lay on top.

3. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half an hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot and stir in. (I added a scoop of sour cream and stirred it in at this point to make it super creamy. Adjust salt and seasonings if needed.

4. Serve over rice, in a tortilla, or on top of chips!

This was an absolute winner for the two of us and I want to make it about every week or so. And I love not having to do anything for dinner when I get home from work other than lifting a fork!

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Three Cheese Manicotti

From: Family recipe

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

1 cup light ricotta cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

8 manicotti shells, cooked to package directions

2 cups spaghetti sauce

1. In large bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta, parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, 

and parsley. Stir gently.

2. Stuff cooked manicotti shells with cheese mixture.

3. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce in bottom of 2 quart casserole.

4. Arrange shells on top, pour rest of sauce over manicotti.

5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

6. Bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Enjoy!