I will remember...

Our Daily Bread
For someone that has a scary memory, meaning I remember way too many details that I shouldn't remember, I have trouble remembering stuff about God sometimes.

I haven't disciplined myself to memorize scripture as much as I should.

I haven't disciplined myself to remember to pray each morning and each night.

I haven't disciplined myself to always remember God's promises and how he wants to work in my life.  Here is a silly example from this morning.  I saw a chocolate long john in the pastry display in the cafeteria.  I really, really wanted that pastry.  I decided to go to the bathroom before picking it up and taking it back to my desk.  I jokingly prayed "Lord, if you don't want me to have that pastry, then have someone else buy it before I get back".  IT WAS GONE when I got back!  Sometimes I wish every problem or question was answered that easily and directly.  Sometimes I am glad they aren't.

What are you forgetting today?

Lord, I want to always remember the things you have done for me and the things you promised me.  I thank you and praise you in advance for answering my prayers.

Foodie Friday
I have two recipes for today.  The first is the grilled green bean recipe I made for the dinner group last Sunday.  The other one is the baked chicken recipe I am going to make this weekend.  I hope you enjoy!  I am making a new breakfast casserole recipe tomorrow.  I will post that recipe next Friday (if it turns out OK!).


Tasty Grilled Green Beans 

2 lb        green beans (stem ends trimmed)
3/4 tsp        kosher salt
1/4 tsp        black pepper
2 tsp        sherry vinegar (you can use balsamic vinegar or vinaigrette as well)
1             yellow pepper, sliced
1             red pepper, sliced
1 1/2 tbsp  olive oil
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Lightly coat the green beans and peppers with olive oil.  Grill till al dente

Mix the other ingredients together.  Pour over green beans and toss.  Top with sliced almonds.  Serve warm or chill and serve cold.  



Buttermilk Baked Chicken

Ingredients
2 cups buttermilk
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
5 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry
2 cups crushed corn flakes
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Fit a sheet tray with a wire rack and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix together buttermilk, lemon juice, hot sauce, onion, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Add chicken and coat with mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or up 12 hours.

Mix corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and thyme together. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and dredge through the corn flake-Parmesan mixture, pressing to help it adhere.

Place on the wire rack-fitted sheet tray and bake for 45 minutes until golden and crisp.

Cook's Note: Remove the skin to save calories. Soaking chicken in buttermilk leaves the chicken incredibly moist with a delicious flavor.


Other Stuff
I had a nice evening last night.  I went to the gym after work.  Had a quick supper at Oodles of Noodles.  They had General Tso's chicken on special.  MmmMmmmmm!  I got to church early to say my prayers for the church prayer requests and the Emmaus team.  I practiced my devotional as well.  The technology committee meeting went well.  I was a little nervous since it was my first one.  I am excited about the stuff we are looking at.

I went to the grocery on the way home to get stuff for my breakfast casserole and pico de gallo for breakfast tomorrow.  Should be good!  I have to make it up tonight, and then pull it out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking tomorrow.  Whew!  I don't think the pico de gallo will take too long to make.  I might bake some brownies as well.

I received a text that a close friend received confirmation that he was accepted into Seminary yesterday.  Woohooooo!  I am so proud of him.

I scheduled my next big adventure for Saturday afternoon.  I am getting my first tattoo.  I will post pictures of it after it heals up.  It will be a representation of the Holy Spirit.  I am getting it on my left arm.  I am excited and a little scared.  hehehe

Hang in there, my friends!  I will be upbeat and steady.  That is what I do...