December 13, 2010
December 13, 2010
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Christmases Past: Remembering Kimberly

Every year about this time I have a special tradition that I do just for me (well, mostly, though my family always notices if I skip). I make “Kimberly Fudge,” in memory of a Bethany friend who died in a car accident a few years ago while she and her husband were missionaries in China. I don’t have a picture of Kimberly. But in my mind’s eye I can see her at the stove in the basement of the Old Ad building (also now the stuff of memories, as it was recently demolished), stirring the sugar syrup for a full 12 minutes before adding it […]
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December 17, 2008
December 17, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Seafood Newburg Chowder

This one is a bit dear to make with all the fish and shellfish — I like to make it for Christmas Eve or New Years’ Eve, served with cheesy bread. The shellfish adds up fast … but then, it’s only once a year. Make it part of your Christmas tradition! Enjoy! 1 lb fish (haddock or flounder, fresh or frozen) 1 lb med. shrimp, thawed and drained 1 lb scallops (tiny ones) 1/2 lb crab meat (NOT “krab”) 4 Tbls butter 1/3 C flour 1 qt half-and-half 1 C milk 1 pkg tiny peas 1/4 C dry sherry (aw… don’t bother measuring) 3/4 C […]
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November 26, 2008
November 26, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Rose Sunday Tea Cake

In just a few  more days — right after Thanksgiving — we will be entering the season of Advent. These four weeks before Christmas are about more than buying presents and baking cookies … They are about getting our hearts soft and warm with thanksgiving, ready to receive the Newborn King! Every year on the third Sunday of Advent, I host a special tea party at my house for a group of truly extraordinary friends. We met when we were all still single … a dozen years later, three of us are married, and three have become adoptive parents. One hosts an exchange student every year. Each […]
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November 12, 2008
November 12, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Corn Spoon Bread

This moist and fluffy corn bread is a favorite at potlucks and casual family dinners. Tastes great with turkey, too! If your crew isn’t fond of Swiss cheese, cheddar works well, too! Kids enjoy mixing it together and sprinkling the cheese. I like eating the leftovers for lunch with clam chowder or tomato soup. Heidi’s Corn Spoon Bread 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1-8 oz can cream-style corn 1-8 oz can whole kernel corn, drained 1 C sour cream 1/2 C butter or margarine, melted 1 pkg Jiffy corn bread mix 1 C shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese Combine all the ingredients except the cheese. Mix well, spread […]
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November 5, 2008
November 5, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Best-Ever Brownies

This recipe seemed particularly apt today … Those of us (myself among them) who are feeling down about last night, well the chocolate will boost that endorphin level!  And Governor Palin, if you’re reading this, know that this is one mother who still thinks you’re extraordinary, and if I had to do it all again I’d STILL vote for you!  I have a hard time finding the right words — it’s just too sad — so I’ll turn you to this lovely tribe I found, courtesy of Sarah Reinhard, by Carter Clews at GetLiberty.com. This morning at “Aussie Coffee Shop,” Therese also offers some consoling […]
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October 29, 2008
October 29, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Chicken Divan (“Chicken Stuff”)

When I was in junior high, I was into what could best be called “experimental cooking.”  I eschewed cookbooks, preferring to mix and match whatever was in the cupboard to put dinner together. One of my concoctions (the precise ingredient list I’ll spare you here) involved pork chops, curry, apple sauce, and brown rice. Dad took one bite, then turned to me and said, “Someday, my dear, your husband is going to have to thank me for this … Thanks to you, I have a cast iron stomach!” Eventually — when my father’s caustic commentary finally got through to me — I turned to my […]
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October 22, 2008
October 22, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Real Caramel Apples

If you love picking fresh country apples in the fall … but hate unwrapping all those little caramels to cover ’em up, this recipe is for you! (Note: Do not double this recipe; make multiple batches instead.) In my last newsletter, I told the story of my first kiss, which I received when I was twelve at my family’s “Harvest Party,” over a pot of bubbling caramel for apples. (To subscribe to the newsletter, just drop me a note at hsaxton@christianword.com). So this “Real Caramel Apples” recipe has a special place in my heart. I make them almost every year for my little gobblins. I hope you […]
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October 15, 2008
October 15, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Southwestern Cowboy Pie

Are you always on the hunt for quick, kid-friendly recipes you can whip up at the end of a busy day? Welcome to Wee Cook Wednesdays! This will feature ready-set-eat recipes that the whole family will enjoy. For our inaugural effort, I’d like to share a recent favorite, which features “Newman’s Own Black Bean and Corn Salsa,” in honor of the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, who recently died at age 83. “Cowboy Pie” is like Shepherd’s Pie — only with a little kick in the ol’ giddyap. To make… Heidi’s Southwestern Cowboy Pie In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown 1 chopped onion in […]
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