Chive & Dijon Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli

Posted on August 28, 2017 by rgcornish

1 lb. crabmeat
1/2 c. bread crumbs (I use homemade crumbs from GF Trader Joe’s Bread)
2 tbs. parsley
2 tbs. heavy cream
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. chives
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 c. egg beaters or 1 egg
1/3 c. bread crumbs (I use Gluten Free)

Combine first 10 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir until well blended. Shape into 8 patties; set aside. Place dry bread crumbs in a bowl and dip each of the 8 patties in the crumbs. Cover both sides well. Saute over medium-high heat in a non-stick pan in half olive oil and half butter. Cook 5 minutes or until golden, turning once.

We like this served with either horseradish sauce or garlic aioli:

Garlic Aioli
3 cloves garlic
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

Crush the garlic cloves with the flat of a knife, and remove the skin. Then mince the garlic very fine. Add a pinch of salt, and using the flat of the knife again, scrap and press the garlic against the cutting surface to make a very smooth paste. It’s making this paste from the fresh garlic that gives aioli its intense garlic flavor.

Add the garlic to a small bowl, and whisk together with the rest of the ingredients. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Serve cold.

Enjoy!

Menu Plan Monday – August 28, 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017 by rgcornish

Again, this week, this week’s menus include many of the ideas from last week’s menu. The nice thing about being retired is that we can decide to change plans and eat out or bring home take out as the mood strikes. Friday, I enjoyed a lovely day out with a friend ending up at Red Lobster having our mutual favorite meal of Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce and Tossed Salad. Rick enjoyed steak on the grill at home. It certainly is nice to be a bit flexible.

MONDAY
Ham & Scalloped Potatoes
Orange Tapioca Salad
Tossed Salad

TUESDAY

GF Salmon Patties with Garlic Aioli
(I use crushed cheerios or Trader Joes’ GF Bread Crumbs in lieu of crackers.)
Red Potatoes
Tomato, cuke salad

WEDNESDAY
BBQ Wings
Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Lemon Pie Parfaits

THURSDAY

Light Dinner of Coastal Cobb Salad
My Homemade Italian Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar or equiv. sugar substitute
1 tbs. chopped parsley
1 tsp. oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste

FRIDAY

Spaghetti & Meatballs/Sausage
Tossed Salad
Garlic Bread
Italian Ice

SATURDAY

Tuna Pot Pie
L/O Tossed Salad
Stuffed Eggs
GF Brownie Pie

SUNDAY
Eat Out or Leftovers

Have a Yummy Week

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Orange Tapioca Jello Salad

Posted on August 28, 2017 by rgcornish

Orange-Tapioca-Jello-Salad

1-3 oz. package Orange Gelatin
1- 3.5 oz. package Tapioca Pudding
1-3.5 oz. Vanilla Pudding (Not instant)
1 can crushed pineapple (large)
Mini marshmallows (if desired)

Drain pineapple, reserving the liquid. Mix the gelatin and puddings together in a large saucepan. Add enough water to the reserved juice to make 3 cups and stir into the dry mixture. Slowly bring to a boil. Allow to cool a little and mix in the pineapple. Transfer to serving dish. Top with mini marshmallows. Refrigerate.
This recipe was given to me by my friend, Cindy DeJong. This orange creamsicle salad is such a great add to any meal.

Menu Plan Monday – August 21, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by rgcornish

Last week ended up being much busier than we thought. We made three trips to Phoenix for various needs, including computer clean-up and updates, etc. at Best Buy, so we chose to get lunch out and have lighter, quick evening meals. Therefore, this week’s menu will be a repeat of some of last week’s menu.

MONDAY

Chicken Napoli
Tossed Salad
GF Garlic Bread
Paleo Chocolate Brownie Skillet Cake

TUESDAY

Pot Roast with
Potatoes, Onions, Celery, Carrots
GF Biscuits

WEDNESDAY
Roast Beef Hash
Eggs
Left over GF Biscuits with Jam
(Thanks to our friend, Shirley, for the homemade Blueberry/Rhubarb Jam.
Sooo Delicious!)

THURSDAY
GF Salmon Patties with Garlic Aioli
(I use crushed cheerios or Trader Joes’ GF Bread Crumbs in lieu of crackers.)
Red Potatoes
Tomato, cuke salad

FRIDAY
Crock Pot Pork Chops with Awesome Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Applesauce

SATURDAY
BBQ Wings
Potato Salad
Corn on the Cob
Lemon Pie Parfaits

SUNDAY

Light Lunch of Coastal Cobb Salad
My Homemade Italian Dressing:
1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar or equiv. sugar substitute
1 tbs. chopped parsley
1 tsp. oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste

(Celebrating Christian’s 13th Birthday after Church Tonight!)
Pulled Pork, etc.
Bring GF Cupcakes

Have a Yummy Week

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Creative Corner – Card Making

Posted on August 16, 2017 by rgcornish

How I enjoyed creating this Noah’s Ark card for my friend, Sue’s baby shower.
Her son Noah is due any day now. Wished I had taken pictures of the nautical-themed shower decorations done by friends, Crystal and Heather.
Designed on my Silhouette Cameo importing the clipart from disc. Font: LW Sugar
The clipart for this card is from Rebecca Carter’s Electronic Clipart CD, “Garden Party” from Provo Craft which I purchased years ago. I fortunately have both of her clipart CD’s (Garden Party & Winter Weather) which I am not sure are available any more.

The card below was made for friends who are going through some really tough times right now, and we wanted them to know that we were thinking of and praying for them. When one in the family of God suffers, we all suffer with them. Background, Sizzix Lovely Lace embossing folder; Sentiment, Inspired, Prayer Mini Stamp Set from Papertrey Ink; Origami Bow (3″x3″) instructions can be found here.

Happy Birthday slider card for a beloved senior saint, Pastor Patrick. How very dear he is to us, and we couldn’t love him more! We so appreciate his ministry to us and so many others over the years. He truly is an amazing man of God!

Lots of birthdays this past month! This is one of my favorite cards, and I have made this so many times. Rose dotted paper and craft paper from JoAnn’s; Birthday salutation designed on my Silhouette.

Wishing a sweet friend enjoyment on her special day. Even though I do not get to see her often, I want her to realize how very special she is to me and that I miss seeing her so much! Background, Darice Brick Wall embossing folder; Flowers from Silhouette #183346; Salutation stamp by Papertrey Ink , Think Big Favorites #24, Item #2620.

Card and paper crafting is definitely therapy for me. I find myself getting lost in the creative moments abandoning the stressful demands of life. Yes, I definitely like to drink coffee and make stuff.

Have a creative day,

Menu Plan Monday – August 14, 2017

Posted on August 14, 2017 by rgcornish

MONDAY
Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

TUESDAY

Meatloaf BLT’s
Pickles & Chips
Chicken Vegetable Soup

WEDNESDAYGF Salmon Patties with Garlic Aioli
(I use crushed cheerios in lieu of crackers.)
Red Potatoes
Tomato, cuke salad

Garlic Aioli
2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1/4 teaspoon (or more) coarse kosher salt, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled and flavors meld.

THURSDAY
Errand Day-Eat Out

FRIDAY

Chicken Napoli
Tossed Salad
GF Garlic Bread
Paleo Chocolate Brownie Skillet Cake

SATURDAY

Philly Cheese Steak
on Peppers
Tossed Salad
Italian Ice

SUNDAY

Grilled Petite Sirloin Steaks
Boiled Red Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole

Have a Yummy Week

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Creative Corner – Card Making

Posted on August 8, 2017 by rgcornish

Can I tell you that staying inside and crafting has been no chore this past July. Temperatures and humidity here in the low Arizona desert have been soaring. I rather enjoyed being inside creating special cards for the special people in our lives.

First card making priority….our grandson’s 9th Birthday card! I thought he might enjoy birthday slider card made on my Silhouette Cameo. I used Lori Whitlock’s circle penny slider card #42685. I did later discovered via a Youtube video that cutting an additional large circle atop the folded card would have made the chopped off top disappear. Oh well, next time!

Another slider card designed on my Silhouette Cameo for a male friend who does never seem to age. He truly is one-of-a-kind friend, and we cherish his friendship dearly. Car clipart from Google images.
I made this card for such a dear friend who is always such an encouragement to me. I so look forward to her hugs every week at church! Love the new dimensional hex embossing folder from Stampin Up! SU Stamps: Kinda Eclectic, Flower Shop, Butterfly Basics and Butterfly punch and dies. Circle and greetings designed and cut on Silhouette.

When I saw this quote by Kolette Hall , Design ID #49148, in the Silhouette store, I knew exactly whose life this phrase reflected. This cherished friend is such a joy and blessing to everyone around her. God truly made her special, and I couldn’t love her more! Background, Recollections-Fashionably Chic Paper; SU Flower Shop & Flourish Thinlits. Tag-Papertrey Ink Tag Sale, Quilted Die.

This card was designed for my dear friend who just loves entertaining friends. She always has a great assortment of teas created by herself. She is so outgoing and friendly that she seems to know and be known by everyone in our community …we call her co-mayor of our city! Teapot stamp and die from Papertrey Ink; Leaves from SU Kinda Eclectic; Background from SU Moonlight Paper Pad; Circle, Scalloped Circle, and sentiment designed on Silhouette Cameo.

This card was designed for a hurting someone who needed a bit of encouragement.
Inside: May God hold you in His arms, as we hold you in our prayers.
Verse designed on Silhouette Cameo; Tag, Papertrey Ink;
and SU Flowers shop stamps and Flourish dies.

I did create a few more cards in July but forgot to take pics of them. Well, I will most likely be making them again so will post the remakes in the future.

Have a creative day,

Love in a Box – August 2017

Posted on August 8, 2017 by rgcornish

Our monthly “Love Box” to our grandson has been in New York for a week now. I just wanted to make sure that he had received it before I posted it’s contents.

Always first and foremost, the Call to Glory, devotional booklet. How very important it is for us to encourage our grandson’s spiritual growth.

And for a bit of fun and a tasty treat:

I put this Summer Fun card together on my Silhouette Cameo and tucked in a bit of cash perhaps for an ice cream treat.

This month two packages of tic tacs. One for our grandson and one to share with a friend (Kid Act of Kindness.) Love these cut little ice cream pins I found at Michaels.

Seems as if in my personal devotional time, messages heard online, in conversations with others and even in posts on Facebook, the theme of kindness has been coming up over and over. I saw a post on Pinterest for Kids Acts of Kindness from Coffee Cups and Crayons , and I knew this would be the theme for this month “Love Package.” KINDNESS! So I put together is Kids Acts of Kindness Kit for our grandson, using the ideas from Coffee Cups and Crayons and putting my own little twist on the items to be included. So here we go…

A notebook to contain all the goodies…color book page and colored pencils, 100 acts of kindness idea sheet, calendars for August and September, calendar buttons, wall tack, Hug cards, and Happy notes (free printables found on Megan’s blog here.)

The Free Hug Cards and container (above) and calendars and calendar buttons (below) were designed and cut out on my Silhoutte Cameo.

I found this great back-to-school” prayer online and decided to include it on the September Calendar.
“Dear Lord, use my eyes to see new friends.
Open my ears to hear my teacher.
Open my mind to learn new things,
Let my heart remember You are near when I am afraid.
Help me to love others like You do.
I want to shine Your light so bright in my school. Amen.”