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Recipes & Family Table

Around every table there’s laughter, prayer, and the gentle work of building connection. These recipes and ideas are about more than food—they’re about slowing down, gathering close, and savoring God’s goodness in every meal shared together.

Creamy Chicken & Herb Soup

Creamy Chicken & Herb Soup

A bowl of comfort that reminds us to slow down and savor the simple things.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 2 cups chopped carrots and celery
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add vegetables, chicken, broth, and herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in cream and season to taste. Simmer another 5 minutes and serve warm.
Honey Wheat Bread Loaves

Honey Wheat Bread Loaves

Every loaf tells a story—of patience, kneading, and prayer. Bread baking reminds us how God shapes us with care.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups warm water
  • ⅔ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mix water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.
  2. Add butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth; rise 1 hour.
  3. Shape loaves, bake 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
Garden-Fresh Pasta Salad

Garden-Fresh Pasta Salad

In the summer, we make this from whatever’s ripe in the garden. It tastes like gratitude.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • ½ cup diced peppers
  • ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt & pepper
  • Optional: Black Olives
  • Optional: Feta Cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta, rinse cool.
  2. Toss with vegetables, oil, and vinegar. Chill before serving.
Sunday Brunch Quiche

Sunday Brunch Quiche

We started our ‘Sunday Brunch’ tradition years ago—it’s about joy, not perfection.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 1 cup spinach or vegetables
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 375°F. Whisk eggs, milk, and mix-ins.
  2. Pour into dish and bake 35–40 minutes until set.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

These little bites never last long. They’re perfect for after-school snacks or sweet memories together.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients. Roll into small balls.
  2. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

This stew has become a Sunday staple. By the time we gather, peace fills the home.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 potatoes, 3 carrots, 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine in slow cooker. Cook low 7–8 hours.
  2. Serve with warm bread and gratitude.

Family Connection at the Table

These moments aren’t about gourmet meals—they’re about grace, laughter, and conversation. Try a few of these ideas:

  • Go around the table and share one blessing from your week.
  • Let your children help plan the menu—then pray together before cooking.
  • Play “Two Truths and a Thank You” instead of “Two Truths and a Lie.”
  • Rotate who chooses a family devotional verse to read before dinner.
  • Take turns telling a story of something kind you saw someone do today.
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