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Around the Supper Table

Print When using this recipe, Nana uses the less sugar needed SURE-JELL (pink box). She has taken the recipe from the box, but she has made the instructions easier to follow. If your sort your peppers by color before you.....
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Merry Christmas
This Christmas Eve we want to share a passage with you. It was brought to our attention from a member of one of our ministry families. This sweet woman saves passages from her daily readings to share with us when.....
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Around the Supper Table #79 – The Cost of Friendship
Check the box, ring the bell, I walked to the front of the church, prayed the sinner’s prayer, and was baptized shortly thereafter. I can remember the feel of the conviction to give my heart to Christ like it was.....
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Roasted Butternut
Print We enjoy this winter squash with other vegetables, in some dishes such as soup, or mashed and added to homemade Alfredo. Right now, we are sharing a simple way to roast a butternut squash, then you can decide how.....
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Around the Supper Table #78 – Wait on God
I think that sometimes whenever God says, “Not right now,” it’s almost more difficult than a “No.” I’m a very all-or-nothing person. I’ve always been like that, so when God says, “Not right now. Wait.” I really struggle. It’s like.....
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French Bread Topping
Print Many years ago, Nana and Pa were at their nephew's wedding, and the groom's sister, a professional caterer, served this recipe at the reception. Nana, never being one to hesitate to ask for a recipe, promptly started asking questions.....
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Microwaved Spaghetti Squash
Print The kids love this squash, but it may be because it is disguised somewhat. When served, it resembles noodles. Nana has even been known to add homemade meatballs to enhance the charade. Spaghetti squash can also be baked if.....
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Baked Spaghetti Squash
Print Due to the ease of growing and long shelf-life of spaghetti squash, we enjoy this and other winter squash such as butternut. Spaghetti squash can be used as a replacement for spaghetti noodles (with or without homemade meatballs), or.....
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Around the Supper Table #77 – Abandoning My Obligation
Jesus is my friend. I struggle to wrap my mind around that thought. It seems so audacious. God is above me. How can we even be friends? Friendship is a free association, and my religious background has always emphasized guilt.....
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French Bread
Print Aunt Alisa is our go-to person for bread making. She has a sweet dinner roll recipe and a butterhorn recipe that we often use with meals, and we are so thankful that she decided we needed a French bread,.....
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