Easy Chicken Pan Pie

Happy Friday! Today I'm keeping the post simple with a easy recipe for chicken pan pie. This recipe is so simple and yummy! I love to make it when it's chilly outside, it's very comforting.

Ingredients:

1 can chicken

1 can cream of chicken

1cup frozen mixed veggies

1cup self-rising flour

1cup milk 

1 stick butter

9x9 pan

If you double the recipe just use a 9x13 pan. 

 

You can also use a can of Veg-all, I like frozen vegetables better. 

 

I open the chicken, drain it, and chop it up a little more and then add it to the pan. There is no particular order to this, I just usually add the chicken first. You can cook your own chicken, or use leftovers but to be quick and easy I use can chicken.

 

Next I add the vegetables, you can add whatever kind you like, I prefer the mixed. 

 

Then add the cream of chicken soup, spread it all over.

 

Now for the crust. Melt 1 stick of butter.

 

Add the cup of self-rising flour and the cup of milk, stir well. 

Pour it evenly over the other ingredients. 

 

Bake on 350 for an hour or until golden brown. 

 

Serve and enjoy!! 

 

P31W Wednesday #3

This week Sara gives P31W a name, she is calling her Martha 31 from now on. She thought of P31W as a modern day Martha Stewart, and I kind of agree. Sara tries really hard to cook more, and to get dinner done before her husband comes home. She achieved that goal, her husband was happy, and her son cleaned his plate. She felt like an accomplished Martha 31.

This week the questions are:

How do you prepare to receive your husband when he walks in the door? 

- I always try to have a smile on my face. I'll greet him with a hug, a kiss and a "how was your day?" I have learned to leave work at work, especially if I have had a bad day. I will eventually tell my husband what happened but I don't want to greet him with a bad attitude and put a damper in the rest if the night.

Do you notice a difference with him when your happy or cranky? 

- I have noticed a difference. There have been times when I was in a bad mood when my husband got home and his smile disappears, and the night is just blah. I didn't like that, eventually we would talk about what happened that day but time was wasted that could've been joyful and happy. I now, try to have a positive attitude all the time. My husband usually always comes home with a smile on his face so it makes it a lot easier. I just love him and his smile!!

What are some things you might do differently? 

- I wouldn't say I would do anything differently because I have already learnd my lesson. I would love to have dinner ready when my husband gets home but we both get off at the same time, so that's hard to do. 

Her children arise, and call her blessed; 

her husband also, and he praises her:

"Many women do noble things,

but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31:28-29

Martha 31, as Sara calls her, is a women if many wonderful traits. Reading this book makes me strive to be a better wife and to learn and do more. I'm not sure if I will ever live up to Martha 31 standards but I will try my best and as long as my husband is happy and I'm happy I think I'm doing a good job. 

I hope some of you are also reading the book and are learning to become the P31W! 

This Little Light of Mine

I'm gonna let it shine. A childs song that I have never given much thought to as an adult, has so much meaning. In our small group at church yesterday morning we talked about letting our light shine. I couldn't get that topic out of my head, so I took it as Gods way of telling me I should do my blog post on that. So, I'm obeying him. 

Some of the verses from the song:

This little light if mine, 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Hide it under a bushel -NO! 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Don't let Satan blow it out.

I'm gonna let it shine. 

Let it shine till Jesus comes.

I'm gonna let it shine. 

This little light if mine, 

I'm gonna let it shine. 

If we call ourselves Christians, then we should be shining bright for Jesus! We can't sit on the couch and do nothing and expect people to see Jesus in us. We have to let our light shine, whether it's being a prayer warrior in your church that people trust, singing, and helping in children's ministry at church. Those things are amazing, but your light needs to shine outside of church as well.

14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 

Serving others is a great way to spread the love of Jesus, working at a food pantry, or serving food to the homeless, when you're checking out at a store tell the clerk to have a blessed day with a smile on your face. Just having a positive attitude, and not complaining. You could speak at events, or start a small group out of your home, call people or send out nice cards of encouragement. There are so many ways to shine your light for Jesus, our precious savior! I have chosen to let my light shine through my blog, I'm not a speaker, maybe God will bless me with the courage to do so one day, but for now I will blog. 

I think also being an encouragement to others who are trying to be a light as well, tell them they are doing a great job, and that you are proud of them! 

I think non-Christians watch everything we do. If we act in ways we shouldn't, or say things we shouldn't say, they will wonder how we are different than them, and why they should be a Christian. If they see us joyful, humble, and full of love, their curiosity might get them thinking being a Christian must be great, they are so happy, I want to be like that. 

Our job here on earth is to first love Jesus, and then to love others. I'm sure Jesus never stayed still, he was always out helping others. So why should we sit still, Jesus loved us enough to die for us and we can't even tell other people about him, and shine our light! Don't discourage yourself or let the devil get you down and make you think you can't do it, or that's silly, or why would you do that. Believe me, it happens, a lot, every time I write a post, I think; is it good enough, did I say the right words, what will people think and say, I should delete this, it's not good. But I know if I listen to my thoughts, satan would have blown out my light or it would be hidden under a bushel. After I click publish, even though I had those thoughts, I feel accomplished, and proud of myself. Especially if people comment and I know I have touched others makes me feel great. 

So however you want to shine your light, shine it as bright as you can!! Don't hide it under a bushel or let satan blow it out. Jesus is watching us and he is proud if what work we do for him. 

Much Love,
Teaya

27 Years

27 years ago my sweet, wonderful, loving parents stood at the alter and said "I do". Marriages now days hardly last 27 months, much less 27 years! It's such a blessing to have parents that love each other for better or worse, sickness and health, till death do them part!! Parents that don't give up on each other, that can joke around and have fun. Even though I was an only child, there was never a dull moment at our house. Both of my parents have worked hard their whole life for what they have, never asking for handouts, and if we didn't have the money for it we didn't get it. I'm so greatful to have picked up on these lessons and values and now I use them in my life with my husband. God truly blessed me with amazing parents, I thank him everyday for both of them!  I am a daddy's girl, but my mom is my best friend. I love them both so very much, I don't know where I would be without them! 

The crazy thing is, 27 years ago tomorrow, my husbands parents got married too!! I was truly blessed with some amazing in-laws. Most people can't say that, but I can. 

Happy 27th Anniversary to my parents and to my in-laws! I love you all very much! 

 

P31W Wednesday #2

 

In chapter 2, Sara talks about stepping up to the plate of becoming a P31W. Sara knew she couldn't take on the 21 characteristics of the P31W, so she takes baby steps to do so. Her first step was catching up on some cleaning she hadn't got around to and the next step was to cook something. Sara mentions that her husband is a great cook, so she doesn't cook much. She decides to make a banana pudding, she had everything she needed and she even made it homemade pudding even though she wanted to use instant pudding mix. She made it and she was proud of herself, taking her first step to become a P31W! So, the discussion questions this week is about cooking. 

How would you describe yourself as a cook? 

-Most meals I make are pretty good. I haven't burnt anything or set the smoke alarm off yet. We usually have enough left over for me to take to lunch the next day and that's it, so I guess that's a good sign that my husband likes it. My husband is honest if he doesn't like it, he'll tell me but he hasn't told me he hadn't liked something yet. He has said maybe to add something or use less of a certain spice the next time I make it. I like to try new recipes I think we both will like. 

Are you gourmet, short-order, or fast-food? 

-I would say a little bit of all 3. I think I cook nice meals, but sometimes I like them to be quick and easy. I'm always up for a yummy crockpot meal where there is little to now work involved, but i could also spend 1 or 2 hours cooking, just depends oon the day.

Do you love it or hate it? 

-I love it. There are somedays I want to cook more than others, but I generally like to be in the kitchen. 

What's your favorite thing to cook? 

-I like to make chicken and/or shrimp fajitas with homemade salsa and guacamole. {I'll have to put the recipe on the blog} I love Mexican food, its so easy to make too. I guess that's one if my favorites, I don't have an absolute favorite meal. 

Who taught you to cook? 

-Mainly my mom, just watching her and helping in the kitchen when I could. She is a great cook and I am glad my Ma and Pa let my husband and I come eat with them once a week.

Think about these questions yourself, and answer them. If you already love to cook and have no problem with it, what can be your first step to becoming a P31W? If you don't like to cook, try to find simple recipes to try out once or twice a week, don't overwhelm yourself with the task, Sara did say baby steps.

X Marks the Spot

Sometimes I feel like we are on a scavenger hunt to find joy. We find {all kinds} of clues that lead us closer and closer, but we never find the big X, the main treasure... true joy!! 

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 

John 15:11

There is always something's holding us back from truly being happy. We always want more, even though we most likely have everything we need. I think a lot of people are good actors and put on a happy face around everyone and then when they are all alone the sadness and/or depression starts to sink in again. I know I have been an actress before, infront of friends and family smiling and {acting} happy, but then crying myself to sleep at night.  

Family and material things can make us happy, and then most if the time that happiness fades away. Like a cone of ice cream on a on day,that'll make you happy, it's so nice, cold and sweet but it will soon be gone. Or a new pair of jeans, those jeans will eventually fade and get worn out and you'll have to buy a new pair. 

True joy didn't happen for me until my relationship with Jesus grew and I became closer to him. I personally don't think you can have true joy without Jesus Christ, knowing he lives in your heart and that he is with you where ever you go. Just knowing that he is by my side, that he loves me for me, I can trust him, and tell him anything and he won't judge me. Also knowing that all of my family and the material things I do have are because of Him. He planned and molded my life, so I should be joyful knowing that. 

There is joy even in bad situations, I know it's hard to realize it that moment. For example finding something wrong with your car. Yes, it's bad and it'll cost to get fixed but at least it's fixable, and you found the problem before it got worse and you could've possibly had a wreck. That is something to be happy about!! 

Don't let your wants and fears overcome your joy, try to be happy and thankful with what you do have Jesus will take care of us. Life is so sweet and precious, I want to live it with a joyful and thankful heart, and you should too. 

 

 

Here is a great song to listen to, get it in your head, and let it fill your heart with joy.

Chocolate Chip Pie

I make this pie a lot for family or church gatherings. It's a big hit, I always have an empty pie dish with a few crumbs to take home. It's really easy and yummy!!

Chocolate Chip Pie

1 deep dish pie shell

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 stick of butter (melted)

1 cup pecans

1 cup chocolate chips

 3/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Preheat over to 325 degrees. Melt the stick of butter, let it cool before adding to other ingredients, or it will melt the chocolate chips. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake for 1 hour. Let it cool, serve with ice cream, or just a cup of milk (that's how I like it) and enjoy!!

Sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla

Add pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut 

Don't forget the butter & mix it all together

Pour it into your pie shell & bake

Wah-La, yummy pie ready to eat!

 

Hope you enjoy!

 

Much Love,

Teaya