My Big Plans for Creations_by_Char! Please join me!!!

"I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength." PHILIPPIANS 4:13 I am very excited!! I have recently had some big changes in my life. Found myself living in a very different house...not really an empty nest but pretty close. Most certainly an atmosphere I hadn't experienced in … Continue reading My Big Plans for Creations_by_Char! Please join me!!!

Please Don’t Forget the Joy of Thanksgiving…

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven" Those of you who have followed me through the years know of my love for Thanksgiving. I really can't remember how many years I have been hosting it but it's been … Continue reading Please Don’t Forget the Joy of Thanksgiving…

Chunky Chicken Meatballs

Love this recipe! Thought it was time for a revisit!

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img_20161110_123248This is similar to my other chunky meatball recipe but with ground chicken..LOVE.. and lower in sodium and just so much healthier! These meatballs are so versatile. You can have them with pasta, rice, pasta sauce, white sauce, or just by themselves. I love to add mushrooms to them but my daughter wouldn’t stand for that…so I don’t have them in this recipe. Try to add them if you are a fan or for variety. And for large groups you can double or triple the recipe very easily. Enjoy! 🙂

You will need:

  • 2 lbs. Perdue ground chicken
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1- 1/3 TBS Olive Oil
  • 10 saltine crackers crushed
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion chopped a little “chunky”
  • 1/4 c fresh chopped Basil ( chop a bit more for garnish)
  • (I prefer Simply Organic or Olde Thompson herbs and spices in my recipes)
  • 1-1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp…

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PRODUCE TIPS! *Ways to extend the life of your produce and save money!*

The ever frustrating world of produce! We love to eat it and we know how healthy it is but dealing with it is sometimes a job! We walk through the produce section amazed by all the vibrant colors and the great fresh, healthy feeling we get by looking at God's beautiful bounty all around us. … Continue reading PRODUCE TIPS! *Ways to extend the life of your produce and save money!*

Grandma’s Cookbook-Recipe Refresh #2 Yorkshire Burger (with mushroom gravy) *1954

This recipe really intrigued me. It's like a big meatball biscuit casserole thing! LOL!  Refreshing these recipes right now is a little challenging with us being in this quarantine but It's a great time to learn the "art" of substituting ingredients in recipes. I LOVED this dish with the mushroom gravy but I will say … Continue reading Grandma’s Cookbook-Recipe Refresh #2 Yorkshire Burger (with mushroom gravy) *1954

Egg White, Basil & Bacon Sandwich with Avocado

I have been putting fresh herbs in my egg whites lately and I ordered this new spice blend from Tastefully Simple and thought I'd give that a try. It's called Si Si Cilantro. I LOVE cilantro already so that was easy but boy O boy is this blend delicious! So, of course the wheels in … Continue reading Egg White, Basil & Bacon Sandwich with Avocado

Ham Burrito/Bowls (Leftover x2 Meal)

If you made a ham for Easter chances are you have some left. Ham is so yummy leftover but I wanted to change it up a bit. I went with ingredients I had on hand but you can use many different substitutions with this recipe. It is about mild to medium heat so feel free … Continue reading Ham Burrito/Bowls (Leftover x2 Meal)

Grandma’s Cookbook-Recipe Refresh #1 Jack Pot Casserole (1948)

Choosing recipes for this series is hard enough with so many to choose from within this wonderful book but adding to it the challenges we are facing right now, made it even more difficult with our limited pantries and shopping trips. BUT, let's face it...it pales in comparison to what people are enduring and dealing … Continue reading Grandma’s Cookbook-Recipe Refresh #1 Jack Pot Casserole (1948)

My Journey Into My Grandma’s Cookbook

  I can't even remember how long I have had it. It's just kind of always been there. Through all the moves, packing and unpacking, on this shelf, in that cupboard... just always around. I am almost ashamed of that. Like it's the lost or forgotten of Andy's toys...dusty, under all the newest and more … Continue reading My Journey Into My Grandma’s Cookbook