Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Recipes from Birthday Dinner

Here are the recipes we used for our Cafe Rio inspired dinner at the Relief Society birthday dinner.


Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
1 pkg. Traditional Ranch dressing powder mix (not Buttermilk dressing)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
2 tomatillos, remove husk and quarter or dice
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic (I use more)
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno (with our without the seeds)

Mix everything in a blender. Easy!

Cafe Rio Pork
1 Tbsp cumin
1 cup brown sugar
1 can Coke
1 cup enchilada sauce

Pour over pork roast and cook in crockpot 4-6 hrs on High. Shred with fork and cook for another hour. (I like to drain the fat from the sauce and thicken it slightly with cornstarch.)

Black Beans
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. ground cumin
3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 cup tomato juice (I sometimes use tomato sauce diluted w/ water)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

In non-stick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add everything else except cilantro. Stir continually until heated through. Stir in cilantro just before serving. (We sometimes add a can of corn too...YUM!)

Cilantro Lime Rice
2 cups uncooked long grain rice (not minute rice)
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. lime juice
1 15oz can chicken broth
2 cups water (maybe more)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp sugar
3 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (I use more!)

In a saucepan combine rice, butter and garlic. Saute together for a minute. Add 1 tsp. lime, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 mins, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice an mix in as you fluff the rice.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Reverence Reminders

Here are some reminders about Sacrament Meeting reverence from the Relief Society Presidency.


* Please arrive and be seated 10 minutes prior to Sacrament Meeting start.
* If you have business to discuss with someone, please do so in the foyer.

Lesson Synopsis of 3/4/12

Relief Society, March 4, 2012

REVERENCE

It is important that we have a reverent attitude in every sacrament meeting.  We should be the happiest, most thankful people on earth.  We have the gospel, temples, families, the priesthood, and the blessings they offer; therefore, we should be the most reverent.

During sacrament meeting our thoughts should include our Savior and the work of missionaries.  Arriving ten minutes early allows us to ponder and think about reverence prior to taking the sacrament.  The foyer is the place for visiting.

Reverence is expressed differently at different ages.  Our young people show reverence outwardly by folding their arms, speaking and walking quietly.  As we grow reverence is experienced inwardly.

Reverence is a profound respect and love for Heavenly Father and our Savior.  Reverent behavior follows the attitude.  As reverent attitudes increase, we can be more receptive to spiritual promptings.

Our homes may also become a place where reverence is felt.  Music, pictures, thoughts and speech can be peaceful.  It may not be easy, but it is possible.