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Tasty Tuesdays: The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook Giveaway

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I received a surprise in my mailbox a couple of weeks ago — a copy of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook.

I often get cookbooks to review on my Tasty Tuesday posts — and I’m more than happy to give you my honest review. I also get to offer most of them as giveaways to my readers.

Enter to win a giveaway of The Everything Mediterranean Instant Pot Cookbook -- it runs from 2/18/20 - 3/3/20.

This book I do not remember asking for — and to be honest, Mediterranean food is not my favorite kind of food. There probably won’t be many recipes in this cookbook that will excite me, but maybe they will excite you.

There are 300 recipes included in this cookbook, so there are some I want to try such as Baked Eggs with Ham and Kale, many of the bean dips and hummus recipes, Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Feta and Shrimp, Mini Turkey Loaves, Easy Pesto Chicken and Potatoes, and Pork and Cabbage Egg Roll in a Bowl.

And we all know that the Mediterranean diet has been proven to be one of the most successful diets in the world for those looking to improve their health, lose weight, and boost energy. The first chapter in this book shows how to put the Mediterranean diet into practice.

Of course all of these recipes can be made in an Instant Pot.

Not only are the recipes good for you to eat, they will be easy and quick to make! Now there is no excuse to use processed foods. The first chapter also includes Instant Pot directions for those who are new to using an Instant Pot.

If you want to try some Mediterranean recipes or if you are already a fan of Mediterranean dishes, enter to win a copy of the cookbook below!

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Winner must reside in the United States. Creative K Kids is not responsible for the fulfillment of this prize. Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 285

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Jehovah Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts, Part 2

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Last week, I shared the story behind the first time the name of God, Jehovah-Sabaoth was used in Scripture. We saw how Hannah ran to the Lord of Hosts when she was being attacked by her adversary. The Lord of Hosts rescued her and gave her a son.

Even though this name was used in the Old Testament, God is still our Lord of Hosts.

Jehovah-sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts. What does this name of God mean? Come read the post and get free printables for many names of God.

How is God our Jehovah-sabaoth today? How can we apply the knowledge of who God is as Jehovah-sabaoth to our everyday lives?

  • The Lord of the hosts of heaven will always fulfill His purposes, even when the hosts of His earthly people fail.
  • We need to run to this name when we find ourselves failing and powerless. This is a name for those who find their resources inadequate in the midst of a struggle.
    • But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 1 Corinthians 1:27
    • Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7

“Do you feel weak, insignificant, and without resources to face your impossible situation? You are in the exact place where Yahweh Sabaoth can do a mighty work.” Catherine Martin

  • This name helps you overcome giants in your life.
    • Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. I Samuel 17:45
  • Our God is a Warrior, He is a fighter, and we are in His army.

“As children of the Lord of Hosts, we are following after the One who wins every battle. A struggle is not bad if it’s for a good purpose. God wants warriors who stand up for Him in the face of the enemy so that the lost may be saved.” Lester Sumrall

  • We are in a spiritual battle. We need to follow the Lord of Hosts, the Almighty God, who will have the victory.
    • Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

Here are some more references for Jehovah-sabaoth:

  1. Jeremiah 20:11-13
  2. Isaiah 6:3, 8:13, 31:5, 48:2, 54:5—for those alone
  3. Psalm 46:7, 11; 84:12
  4. Malachi 1:10-14
  5. Romans 9:29 and James 5:4 – 2 times in KJV where we see Lord of Sabaoth translated “Lord of Hosts.”
  6. Zechariah 8:22 – Zechariah 8 could be called the the “Lord of Hosts” chapter as this name appears 18 times.

Even though Jehovah-sabaoth is an Old Testament name for God, we can see how Jesus is our Jehovah-sabaoth of the New Testament:

  • Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37
  • I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Here are the printable worksheets I used when I taught this lesson. You can print out the verse graphic here.

Here are free printables for the name of God, Jehovah-Sabaoth. Come study this wonderful name of God, The Lord of Hosts.

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Tasty Tuesdays: Two Delicious Appetizer Recipes

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Pasta Fits asked if I could share some of their recipes that are perfect for parties, but I wasn’t able to share them in time for the big game.

However, appetizers are always good. These two recipes could even be the main dish for a meal! The one recipe is Crispy Ravioli with Marinara Dipping Sauce, and the other recipe is Mini Meatball Pasta Cups.

I especially like the Crispy Ravioli recipe because it is easy to make! Look at the recipe below:

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Crispy Ravioli with Marinara Sauce recipe
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Crispy Ravioli with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
 

Baked, breaded ravioli

Course: Appetizer
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2  lb.  cheese ravioli
  • 1  cup  bread crumbs
  • 3  tbsp.  grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4  tsp.  each salt and pepper
  • 1/4  tsp.  each garlic powder paprika and dried oregano
  • 1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 2  eggs beaten
  • 2  tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1  cup  marinara sauce warmed
Instructions

  1. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain well. Arrange in single layer on tray; let cool completely.

  2. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Lightly coat large baking sheet with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and oregano.

  3. Dredge ravioli in flour and shake off excess. Dip in beaten egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. Transfer to greased parchment paper­–lined baking sheet, spacing about 1-inch apart in single layer. Lightly coat tops with cooking spray.

  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Recipe Notes

Add 1/4 tsp. chili flakes to bread crumb mixture for a spicy addition. Makes 8 servings.

A Pasta Fits original recipe.

I would like to make these Mini Meatball Pasta Cups for a main meal. It sounds delicious!

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Mini Meatball Pasta Cups
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Mini Meatball Pasta Cups
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
 

This mini meatball appetizer version of pasta and meatballs is fun for kids and adults alike. The meatballs are made with ground chicken, but you can experiment with ground turkey or pork.

Course: Appetizer
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
  • 5  7.5 oz. lasagna noodles
  • 8  oz.  extra-lean ground chicken
  • 1  egg
  • 1/4  cup bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley divided
  • 1  clove  garlic minced
  • 2 tsp.  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp.  each salt, pepper, and dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup  tomato sauce
  • 1/2  cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 3  tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions

  1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely; cut into 24 (3-inch) squares. (Reserve scraps for another use, such as adding to soups.)

  2. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Combine chicken, egg, bread crumbs, 1 tbsp. parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and oregano. Shape and roll into 24 mini meatballs.

  3. Lightly grease 24-cup mini muffin pan. Cut small slits into each corner of lasagna noodle square. Fit squares into muffin cups. Place meatballs inside and top evenly with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.Bake for about 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.

  4. Bake for about 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes

A Pasta Fits original recipe.

 

Thank you, Pasta Fits for letting me share these recipes! I hope you can try them out.

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 284

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Jehovah Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts

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I have been sharing the notes that I handed out in the ladies’ Sunday School class I taught using Kay Arthur’s book, Lord I Want to Know You. The ladies read just that book, but I prepared the handouts after studying several books. You can find a list of those books I used by clicking the “Names of God” post on the bottom of this post.

So far, I have shared posts for 11 of the chapters in that book which brings us to the name of God, Jehovah Sabaoth.

Jehovah-sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts. What does this name of God mean? Come read the post and get free printables for many names of God.

Jehovah-sabaoth appears over 250 times in the Bible. We see it used many times in the prophets and the Psalms.

The name Sabaoth means “armies” or “hosts.” It could also be translated “The Lord of Armies” or “The Lord Almighty”.

One meaning of the name is that God is superior to any human army, no matter its number. (Judges 7:12-25) Another possible meaning is that God exercises control over all the hosts of heaven, or the heavenly bodies (the sun, moon, and stars).  Psalm 148:2-3

The name of God, Lord Sabaoth or The Lord of Hosts, does not appear in the Bible until I Samuel.

In I Samuel 1 we see this name of God two times. We see it in verse 3: “And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh.”

Then we see Hannah actually using it when she prays to God in verse 11, ” And she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. “

When I study a name of God, I love to see how it is used for the first time and the story that surrounds that name of God.

With this name of God, we look at the life of Hannah. Here is the poor woman who was loved by her husband, but she was barren. In her culture, it was a huge disgrace to be barren. Not only that, her husband’s other wife mocked her for being unable to bear children.

In this chapter, Hannah has gone to the tabernacle for their once-a-year trip to offer sacrifices to the Lord. In verse 10, it says, that Hannah “was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.”

Then she prays a vow to the Lord. She prays to Jehovah-Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts and promises that if He will give her a son, she will give him back to the Lord.

Here Hannah is facing an insurmountable obstacle. She could not have a child. Her womb was closed, and only the Lord who is greater than all of the armies, the Lord who controls the setting and rising of the sun, could give open her womb and give her a son.

Not only does she realize that it is only God who can open up her womb, she knows that God can defeat her adversary. She is being attacked by her rival, so she calls upon The Lord of the Mighty Armies to be her protector.

The Lord of Hosts comes to her rescue. He opens her womb, and she gives birth to Samuel.

Who do you run to when you face insurmountable obstacles? Who do you call upon when you are attacked by enemies? When you have a spiritual battle, do you ask The Lord of Armies to fight the battle for you?

Run to Jehovah-Sabaoth!
Call upon The Lord of Armies!

Next week, I’ll share the printable handouts that go with this lesson as well as how we can apply this name to our everyday life.

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Tasty Tuesdays: Favorite Recipes from January

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Today is the day I get to share the favorite recipes linked up to the Tasty Tuesday parties in January.

Favorite recipes from January!

No Sugar Date Oatmeal Bars from Treat & Trick had the most views from January 7th’s party.

There were so many posts that had the same number of view from January 14th’s party. I chose these two posts to be featured from that party:

Lemon Poppy Seed Butter Bundt Cake from Faith, Hope, Love & Luck had the most views from January 21st’s party.

3 different recipes had the most views for January 28th’s party:

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 283

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Thoughtful Thursdays: The Lord is Peace, Part 2

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Last week, I shared the first post for the name of God, Jehovah-Shalom, The Lord is Peace.

That post mainly shared where we see this name of God being used in the Bible and what this name of God means. Today, I would like to share a few ways that we can apply this name of God to our everyday lives.

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  • Only Christ can give us true peace. Peace (shalom) follows righteousness (mekoddishkem). This name was given to the Israelite people in Exodus. We don’t see the name of Jehovah-shalom until the book of Judges. Those who are not righteous do not know the way of peace. (Romans 3:11, 17)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

I love this quote by Marilyn Hickey:

God gave Gideon peace within his spirit before he had even won the battle. That’s what God does! Peace does not come because of outward situations. Peace comes because of Him who is inside you. God is greater than anything you may encounter in this world. God wants you to make Him your peace – not circumstances.

  • Perfect peace comes to those who trust in God.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

  • His peace is to rule, govern, and control our hearts.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3:15

  • When we become people of prayer, we will experience His peace. We can have peace despite our circumstances.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Here are some other encouraging verses about the peace of God:

  • Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
  • Psalm 119:165 — Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
  • 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
  • John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
  • Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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Tasty Tuesdays: Chocolate Eclair Cake

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I love a good chocolate eclair cake.

This delicious, easy-to-make chocolate eclair cake dessert is perfect for guests as both kids & adults love it and it can be made the day before.

I published this recipe three years ago, and since then I have changed hosts a couple of times. I also have changed recipe plugins. I decided to make this recipe for some guests that we had, and I only had the recipe (I thought) here on my blog. However, the recipe had disappeared. I had the pictures, but not the actual recipe. When I came to fix it, I found it in some of my files.

Through all of the searching, I pulled out my grandma’s recipe boxes, and found her recipe. It says that she got this recipe from my aunt. Recipes that are handed down in the family are special!

The fudgy topping and pudding filling is perfection! We think the french vanilla pudding is better than using regular vanilla pudding. The homemade fudge topping beats canned frosting for sure! It’s a dessert that all ages love and can feed 15-20 people.

Here is how I made our Chocolate Eclair Cake:

This delicious, easy-to-make chocolate eclair cake dessert is perfect for guests as both kids & adults love it and it can be made the day before.
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This delicious, easy-to-make chocolate eclair cake dessert is perfect for guests as both kids & adults love it and it can be made the day before.
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Chocolate Eclair Cake
Servings: 15
Ingredients
For Pudding
  • 2 3 ounce packages instant french vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 16 ounce package chocolate graham crackers
For icing
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Different icing recipe
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c cocoa
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. sugar (white/granulated)
Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 2 cups milk; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Put in refrigerator for 5 minutes.

  2. In a buttered 9″ x 13″ inch baking dish, spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over crackers, then top with graham crackers. Spread remaining pudding over crackers; top second pudding layer with another layer of crackers.
  4. To make topping: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine milk, cocoa and sugar and allow to boil until sugar is not grainy. I was stirring almost constantly so that it would not burn, so it was almost boiling for 3-5 minutes and then boiling for a couple of minutes. It may need less time if your icing gets to a rapid boil quickly. Watch carefully and stir so that it does not burn. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Mix well and cool.
  5. Carefully spread icing over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.
Recipe Notes

I followed most of the recipe found here for the first set of instructions for the chocolate icing:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/17172/chocolate-eclair-cake/

The second set of ingredients for the chocolate icing was from my grandma’s recipe. Her directions say to bring the ingredients to a boil and stir until smooth. Cool before putting on cake. I did not boil the ingredients for long. Once they got to a good boil, I turned it off and let it cool.

Just use one of the chocolate icing recipes.

The selling point for me is that chocolate eclair cake can be made the day before you need it. In fact, it tastes better if you make it 24 hours before you want to eat it. A couple of weeks ago, I had guests over for Sunday dinner. I made my Baked Ziti recipe a couple of days before and made the Chocolate Eclair Cake the day before. Sunday was stress-free and the meal was delicious!

One wonderful feature of Chocolate Eclair Cake is that it can be made so many different ways. Chocolate pudding could be made instead of vanilla pudding. Chocolate graham crackers could be used instead of honey graham crackers. Both flavors of pudding could be used as there are 2 layers of pudding, and it would be fun to make a checkerboard pattern using both flavors of graham crackers. Instead of making the icing, store-bought frosting could be used. The frosting would just have to be warmed up in the microwave and spread on top of the cake.

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