Provident Living: Gift Swap/Exchange/Giveaway



Have brand new or 'gently used' items that you don't like/need/wan't? Then drop it off at Sister Scott's home before Dec. 8th to donate it to Relief Society's 'Giftable' Open House, where you too may come back and shop for gifts for family or friends! What a great way to find gifts in this economy than to swap with others you know!!

After dropping gifts off during this next week join us for the Open House on Tues. Dec. 8th. You never know what you may find!! Everything is free and we will also have a wrapping station before heading home.


'Giftable' Open House
Tues. Dec. 8th
6:30 pm
Scott Home


We hope to see you there!!!



(You may leave items on Sister Scott's porch or contact her at 559.312.7326 to make arrangements this coming week for drop-off of items.)

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Clovis 2nd Ward RS Leadership

  • President: Linda Saunders ~ 559.298.3528~E-mail: steve.saunders@sbcglobal.net
  • 1st/Education Cnslr: Susan Tanner ~ 559.299.1520~E-mail: suzyq152@hotmail.com
  • 2nd/Enrichment Cnslr: Robin Scott ~ 559.312.7326~ E-mail: crabby_cakes@all.net ~or~Robin.W.Scott@irs.gov
  • Secretary: Gerry Merrill ~ 559.298.3669~ E-mail: kgmerrill@gmail.com
  • Enrichment Leader: Sandy Humann ~ 559.301.5714~E-mail: sandybeach_21@hotmail.com

Fresno LDS Temple

Go to the Temple!

Temple Recommend Interviews
~ Bishopric: every Sun. after church
~ Stake Pres.: 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm

Fresno Temple Information
559-437-9451

Tuesday–Friday:
8:00a, 9:45a, 11:30a; 5:00p, 6:15p, 8:00p

Saturday:
7:00a, 8:45a, 10:00a; 12:00p, 1:15p, 2:30p

Soup Recipes

Taco Soup
Single recipe
1+ lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
1 pkg. Taco seasoning mix
1 C. water
2 14.5 oz cans Del Monte diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
2 15 oz cans pinto beans
1 15 oz can black beans
1 15 oz can cream style corn
-Brown beef with onion in medium size soup pot. Drain off excess grease.
-Add remaining ingredients...mix well.
-Bring to a boil and then lower hear and simmer for about 1 hour.
-Can be done in crock pot also. Freezes well. (Karen Miles)


White Bean Chili Soup

2 - 14.5 oz. cans of chicken broth

2 – 15 oz. cans of navy beans drained

3 cups chopped cooked skinless chicken breast

1 medium onion finely chopped

1 green bell pepper finely chopped

1 – 16 oz. package frozen white corn, thawed

1 – 4 oz. can diced Ortega chilies – mild

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

Sauté onion and bell pepper in 2 T. olive oil in a Dutch oven. Place all the other ingredients in and bring to a boil. Turn down heat, cover with a lid and simmer 30 minutes.

Garnish with shredded jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Serve with a crisp green salad and sour dough bread. (Valerie Hill)


Pasta Fagioli

(Makes 10 qts.)(Can half for smaller size)

3 tsp. oil

2 lbs. ground beef

12 oz. chopped onion

14 oz. slivered carrots

14 oz. diced Celery

48 oz. Tomatoes (diced petite)

2 cups Red Kidney Beans

2 cups White Kidney Beans

88 oz. of Beef Stock

3 tsp. Oregano

1 tsp. Basil

2 ½ tsp. Pepper

5 tsp. fresh chopped Parsley

1 ½ tsp. Tabasco Sauce

48 oz. Spaghetti Sauce

8 oz. dry pasta shells (small shells)

Saute beef in oil in large 10 qt. pot until beef starts to brown. Add onion, carrots, celery, and tomatoes and simmer for about 10 mins. Drain and rinse beans and add to pot and also add beef stock, Basil, Oregano, Pepper, Tabasco, Spaghetti sauce. Add chopped parsley and simmer 15 minutes. Cook noodles in a separate pot and add to soup and simmer another 30 mins. until carrots and celery are tender. (Stefanie Adams)


Taco Soup

2 (15-0z.) cans beans (any type), rinsed and drained

2 (15-oz.) cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, with liquid

1 (4-oz.) can diced mild green chillies, drained

2 c. water

1 pkt. Ranch dressing seasoning mix

1 pkt. Taco seasoning (or less, depending on how spicy you like)

Combine ingredients in soup pot. Bring to boiling then simmer for about 5-10 min. Serve with tortilla chips, sliced olives, sliced green onions, cheese, sour cream, avocados, etc. Can also be cooked in crock pot on low for 3-4 hours. (Christi Budge)


Olga’s Albondigas Soup

1 ½ lbs. ground beef

1/3 cup raw rice

1 egg

1 Tbs. chopped mint

1 ½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

Form mixture into 1 inch balls and drop into 2 qts. stock (chicken stock suggested). Add desired vegetables and cook for ½ hour, or so. Garnish with onion, cilantro, and/or lemon. Serve with tortillas.

Me gusta mucho!!! (Olga Coleman)







RS Christmas Dinner Recipes

SPINACH SALAD

2 bunches spinach

1 red onion, sliced and separated

¾ c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

½ lbs. sliced mushrooms

1/3 c. cottage cheese

5 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled


Wash and tear spinach, add all ingredients.

Dressing: (make 24 hours in advance to blend flavors)

Add to salad just before serving

½ C. sugar ¼ tsp. dry mustard

½ C. oil ¼ C. vinegar

1 ½ tsp. poppy seed ½ tsp. salt



Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

5 pounds baking potatoes

2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup milk

2 teaspoons onion salt

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

Garnish: paprika or chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook in a medium saucepan in boiling water to cover 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain and place into a large mixing bowl.

Add cream cheese and next 5 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not overbeat). Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish.

Bake, covered, at 325° for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated; garnish, if desired.

Note: Unbaked mashed potatoes may be chilled up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, and bake as directed


Roast Pork with Raspberry Sauce

1 boneless pork loin (about 3-4 pounds)
1 tsp pepper and salt - really rub into roast
1 tsp rubbed sage
Rub roast with spices and roast for 1 1/2 hours. Internal temperature 155-160 degrees

Raspberry Sauce

1 12 oz package frozen raspberries (I used fresh)
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 Tb lemon juice
1 Tb butter
3-4 drops red food coloring, optional (I didn't add)

Drain raspberries, reserving juice. Add water to make 3/4 cup. (with fresh berries just add 3/4 cup water) Combine 1/2 cup raspberry liquid with sugar, vinegar, cloves, ginger and nutmeg in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered about 5 minutes. Blend corn starch (2 Tbl.) and remaining 1/4 cup liquid, add to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in raspberries, lemon juice, butter and food coloring.

Slice roast, pour some sauce over the carved roast and serve with remaining sauce.