One quilt and a recipe coming up...

Here is another easy, easy recipe. In fact you will probably say.... "I haven't thought of making that for a long time... I'm so glad Denise posted this...."

Broccoli and Cheese Sauce over Potatoes
I like to clean and wrap potatoes in tin foil to cook them. I spray them with a little pam. Steam a bunch of broccoli. Thin some cream of celery soup with a little milk and add some grated cheese and heat, to pour over the top of the potato and broccoli.... you can top with some vege bacon (I'm the only one who likes it that way) This meal just tastes so wholesome and nourishing. Make enough for two nights while you're at it. Ken did rebel on the third night of black bean & zucchini burritos last week.... however, his only recourse was to make his own dinner.

So, I am now officially Grandma Porters cutter outer of her quilts. I love the cutting out part, it is soothing to me and I love to use up every bit of the fabric. I have several quilts going that use 1" strips. When it's done, there will be over 9,000 pieces in it. Some people might think I have too much time on my hands.... and I do. Anyway, mom is amazing how she keeps on sewing with limited eyesight and turning out majestic quilts. She loves to show them off so I thought I'd keep you all posted on what she's making as well. Kim Peterson is now the official machine quilter, as you will notice by the beautiful quilting on it. Uncle Evan has spoken for this one.

Recipe of the Week

Ryan called me for this recipe last week and Tyler requests it every time he visits. It's an easy one (the kind I like best) and nutritious too, and you guessed it.... it freezes well. I always like to make more of things and then have a backup in the freezer for when I am too busy (ya, right) or I don't feel like cooking (more like it)...

Broccoli Chicken Casserole
Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray. Put a package of stuffing mix (Mrs. Cubbins herb mix is vege friendly) Sprinkle with 3/4 cup water, and mix thoroughly. You may need to add a little more water.... but you don't want it to get too soggy. Steam a pan of broccoli (I am generous with the amount) Layer on top of the stuffing mix. Then I use my favorite chicken substitute (Quorn Chik'n Tenders) and put on top of the broccoli. Thin a can of cream of celery soup with a bit of milk and pour over the mixture. Loosen the mixture with a fork so the soup kind of sinks down in.... sprinkle with cheese and there you have it. Cook at 350 for about 45 min.

(Attn: Stacey - did you see the recipe I posted for the fresh bean salsa?)