want your house to smell......so good this time of year...

Where do i begin???? i have so many things to share and that includes recipes,anything from peppermint patties to how to use up your leftover turkey to a simple recipe to keep your skin soothing for the winter!Plus a recipe you must have to make your house smell soooooo good!!!!
Today i will share that recipe;
1-2 quarts water;3T.ground cinnamon;2T.ground cloves;1t.ground nutmeg;1T.anise seeds(optional);1t. ground ginger...
Bring to boil-stirring occasionally.Then simmer to low
NOTE:I personally keep adding water to the spices and use it for acouple days.You will not be disappointed in this smell!!!
Matter of fact i am heading to my kitchen right now and get my potpourri started....
Before i go i will also share a recipe for:Skin-soothing bath;
In a large container(with lid),mix 1 cup light olive oil,1/2cup each honey and liquid soap and 2T.vanilla extract.Shake gently and pour 1/4 of the mixture into a warm bath.Store in a cool,dry place for up to 6 months.This neutralizes damaging radicals to fortify skin against cold-weather calamities like windburn,chapping,and dryness.

Turkey Enchiladas

2 cups shredded mexican mix cheese;1 onion chopped;1(2 ounce)can sliced black olives drained(optional);1(9ounce)can red enchilada sauce;4cups chopped cooked turkey;24 6-inch tortillas;
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9-by-13 baking dish & spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the dish.In a separate bowl,combine cheese,onion,and black olives.Add 1 T. cooking oil to a small skillet & heat tortillas,one at a time,until soft.Dip in enchilada sauce to coat.Fill with turkey & cheese mixture,roll and place in baking dish,one at a time until filled(may need to make two layers of enchiladas,if so,spread sauce between layers to prevent sticking).Spread sauce & remaining cheese mixture over the top & bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted & enchiladas are heated.ENJOY!!!!

broccoli soup

1/4 c.onions,chopped fine;2T. butter;3c.water;5 cubes chicken bouillon;10oz. box chopped broccoli; 1 1/2 c. fine noodles;3c. milk; 10oz. velveeta cheese

Saute onions in butter.Add water,bouillon and broccoli.Cook 3 minutes,then add noodles.Cook again until noodles are soft.Add milk and cheese.Stir but don't boil!Heat just until boiling.NOTE: I like to substitute 1 1/2c. water for chicken broth if i have it on hand. ENJOY!!! It is a favorite in the miller household!!

Prime Rib with Red Wine

1 prime rib-6-8 lbs.
1/2 cup red wine-cabernet savignon or pinot noir
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic-finely minced
1 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 t. cajon or creole seasoning blend
1T. brown sugar
salt & pepper
Poke several holes in the top of the roast with a sharp carving knife.Put roast in lg. food storage bag or lg. bowl.Combine the wine,olive oil,garlic,salt,pepper,seasoning blend,and brown sugar.Pour the wine mixture over the roast,seal the bag or lid on bowl 7 turn several times to coat thoroughly,refrig.2-4 hrs.
Heat oven to 400 degrees,put roast on a rack in a lg. shallow pan.Sprinkle with salt & pepper.Cover tightly with foil & roast for 45 min.
Reduce heat to 325 degrees & remove foil-continue roasting to 155* for med. rare-about 1-1 1/2 hrs.longer.
Remove from oven & cover loosely with foil-let stand for 15 min. before slicing. serves 4 to 6 ENJOY!!!!!

forgot to add...

oh i forgot to say...I never got a perm,which is awesome,that my hair look this good with no perm.haha It amazes me how truelly our heavenly Father cares about every detail of our lives,big or small!!!!
Also in the near future i will be posting my next recipe.I made a beef roast yesterday that is ..okay really really good,its worth sharing with you all.One thing i will not post any recipe that I don't like or that I haven't tried.be blessed!!!!

here i go.....rambling.....

.....another day of 70 degrees!!! must say i love this weather and will not miss that white stuff one bit,makes it easier to live here. :)
Our garden is doing very good! We have 2 tomato plants that we transplanted and they look so healthy,lettuce & radishes will be ready ere long,yummy!!!! Than i had started some tomato plants from seeds.Well,i ended up with 15 starts!!! am i crazy? what am i thinking? i transplanted them in a bigger container,if they continue to thrive i will need to either sell the plants or sell the tomatoes once their ready.One thing i need to do is ask my mom where she got the tomatoes,as thats where i got the seeds from,wonder if they are organic also....I love gardening as you may have detected!Kinda hard to believe as i recall as a young girl literally hating to weed the garden or gardens as growing up in a large family we usually had 2 huge gardens to take care and i'd rather do anything but garden! Sorry mom!!! I love it now!!!
On another note,i did something Friday that i don't remember doing but once in my life!!!I knew i needed a haircut big time,i finally did it!! Yes i did....okay its not that big of a deal!! Living in a new area where do i go???? So paul had found this place that he had gotten his last haircut and said when your ready why don't you give this lady a chance to cut your hair. So finally i decided to call & made an appointment for friday,asking for a cut and perm.So scared, i headed to her shop wondering will i be okay with the outcome,butterflies and all, in i walked,Greeted by the receptionist she said renee will be right with you.In like 10 minutes i met her,immediately felt comfortable,went to her little"area".She said so you want a perm & cut,how long since your last perm, to that i replied about 2 years,she said this is your natural curl,why a perm? SO here i go,to that remark i said,i want something different.Thats all she needed,she sat down and told me what would look good and this is what i'd like to do to your hair. People i walked out of there feeling the greatest i have in a long time!!! I love my hair,yes i do!!! She gave me the cutest cut,for the shape of my chin line,etc. etc.Okay are you still wondering what i have only done once before? I got color put in my hair and she did such an awesome job.All i can say she knew what she was doing!!! We had interesting conversation,she loves God and we had much to share!To that i need to sign off till next time.......You all be blessed till we chat again!!!!

pumpkin bars

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and sugar. Stir in beaten eggs, oil, and canned pumpkin until thoroughly combined. Stir in chopped walnuts. Spread batter into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 325*F oven for 30 minutes. Cool and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting, if desired. Cut into bars.
Makes 48 bars.

Cream Cheese Frosting

2 (3-ounce each) packages cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine frosting ingredients in a small bowl; mix until well blended.

talk about a life!!!

good morning everyone!
Is it really nov. 1,2009!! Where did 2009 go?? Seriously,am i the only one that is wondering that?While i am happily typing away here,my wonderful husband is banging away in the kitchen(did i ever tell you,how you can stand in one spot in our kitchen & reach anything you need! that would be called small space)so back to the husband in the kitchen :) :) Every sunday morning for the last couple years he makes breakfast,i stay out of the kitchen (how come i end up cleaning it afterwards??hmm!! we need to further discuss that one!!) Paul makes his famous omelet,one of a kind as its different every time,i would love to share his secret recipe but than its no longer a secret....actually its an omelet with what he decides sounds good & i have yet to not like them!!! so i am hearing the call"breakfast is being served"...........That is what i call a life!!!!!

Trash Can Supper

For 20 adults and 12 children

4-5 doz.ears of corn(take outside husks off); 3-3 1/2 lb. carrets,scrubbed(leave whole);

28 white potatoes,scrubbed; 10 sm. onions;

5 heads cabbage,quartered; celery( suite to taste);

meat: 10 links polish sausage,12 extra fat hot dogs,2 1/2 lb. smoked sausage

Build a fire. A grill over blocks works well. Place vegetables in a (new) trash can in order given. add 2 qts hot water. Cover with lid and put on fire,should be steaming in 30 min. add meat 45 min. to an hour before veg. are done. this whole meal takes 2 to 3 hours,depending on how hot the fire.

chicken lasagna

1-10 1/2 oz. cream of chicken soup , 1-10 1/2 oz. cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream ,1 cup chopped onions, 2 cups mozzaralla cheese , 1 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken, 1/2 t. garlic salt , 8 oz. lasagna noodles cooked and drained, 1 cup parmesan cheese: mix together first 7 ingred....layer chicken mixture & noodles in a 9 X 13 pan.repeat layers-end with chicken mixture on top. sprinkle parmesan cheese over chicken mixture. cover & bake @ 350 -45 min. ENJOY!!!!