2 weeks as a Pinterest Pin-tester!

Have you ever noticed how you tend to do the same things over and over because their easy and require little effort?...Well I certainly have...and I noticed it especailly in my cooking. My poor family lol You know it was bad when even I noticed how boring our weekly menu's were becoming! So I decided to put Pinterest recipe's to the test and didnt make a single thing that my family would consider "normal" for 2 weeks (well I skipped the weekends a little because we are always on the go lol) 

So here is a list of what I made and of course whether it would be something  I would ever make again lol I did change a few things on some of them so keep your eyes open for that! Hopefully all my hard work not only benefitted my family but might help all of you decide what to make for dinner in the coming days.

1.Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
http://allrecipes.com/Cook/19368039/Photo.aspx?photoID=810239
This was simply AMAZING!!! I winner for everyone in my family! The only thing to make sure if that you use a leaner cut of ground beef...If not then your gravy is very fatty lol

2.Chicken, Bacon and Cream Cheese Taquitos
http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/2011/03/chicken-bacon-and-cream-cheese-mini.html
These were very good!! I did change it because Im not big on frying things and frankly it was much easier to make this full size reather than cutting them into small circles and then frying them... So I made the filling as they suggested only I added some garlic :) And I used whole wheat tortillas and didnt cut them, I just put the filling in the tortilla and rolled them up and put them in my baking dish. It made 10 full sized taqutos(They were very full, more like an enchilada or burrito) I then drizzles olive oil over them and used a basting brish to spread the oil to cover the tops of the taquitos. And baked them at 425 for about 20 minutes. They were perfect!

3.Crack Potatoes(or so they're called)
http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/01/crack-potatoes.html
Extremely delish! Just like the Hashbrown Casserole my family has always made, but with a twist! A big hit with the family!

4.Pork Tenderloin.
http://chefmommy-brandao.blogspot.ca/2012/03/pork-tenderloin-with-pan-sauce.html
This was very good and I made it for Fathers day. It was a huge success! I did buy a can of chipotle peppers and chopped about 3 of them finely then heated them with the garlic and topped the pork with the mixture and it was amazing(just thought it needed a subtle kick) Even the kids who arent big on hot stuff loved this!! They even had seconds!!!

5.Hawaiin Sweet Roll Ham Sliders
http://beyerbeware.net/2011/04/hunk-of-meat-monday-game-time-favorites.html
Oh, I was so disappointed...Dont get me wrong they werent horrible...But they were kinda bland and not much different then then kisy a plain ham and cheeses sandwich that someone warmed up. I liked it but it was FAR from my favorite!

6.Brown Sugar Wings with red pepper dipping sauce.
http://damndelicious.tumblr.com/post/23983558996/baked-brown-sugar-chicken-wings-with-roasted-red-pepper
Ok so I changed this one a little and it did not at all look like the picture on the site nor did it taste like I had imagined in my head. I used chicken breast and cubed it because Im not a huge fan of meat with bones it it(call me weird, but I just dont like it...lol) But it should have worked the same way, right? wrong...it didnt brown up at all. It wasnt crispy or anything! It was just ok... nothing I would make again. BUT the dipping sauce...OMG! I did use the rest of the chipotle peppers instead of the red peppers because I had them and well they arent as hot so I knew my girls would like them. Thats stuff was amazing! I made extra and froze it for a rainly day :)

7.Crock Pot Cube Steak and Gravy
http://thepost-itplace.com/2012/01/crockpot-cube-steak-and-gravy/
This was so easy and it was , well, it was good...nothing spectacular but good...Make sure you use a big pack of cube steak! It sort of tears apart so you will need rice or potatoes to pour the mixture over when its all done.

8.Pesto, Bacon and Moz Panini
http://threemanycooks.com/recipes/meaty-mains/sisters-sandwich/
Ok so this is one of my favorite things...My husbands and kids loved it too... I did not make it into a Panini...Just used a great bread like Sour dough and heated them in the oven...these are Awesome!

9.Easy Garlic Chicken
http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-garlic-chicken-5478
The title says it all...this was SO Easy and it was shockingly great! We all loved it!

10.Scooters Baked Spaghetti
http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/family-recipes/scooters-spaghetti
OMG!!! This was simply...well, Fantastic!!Who would have thought adding Cream cheese and french fried onions to your Spaghetti and baking it would make a difference...But wow! You have to try this one :)

11.Nutella Cookies
http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/nutella-cookies/
These were pretty good for something with just a few ingredients...Very easy to make on a whim. Everyone enjoyed them!

12.Arkansas Green Beans
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Arkansas-Green-Beans/
I make the Green bean bundles every year around the holidays and this is something that is so much easier...and they are wonderful. They have such a different tast...sure to please even the pickiest Vegitable eater!

13.4 Cheese dipping Biscuits!
http://richestoragsbydori.blogspot.com/2012/05/four-cheese-dippin-biscuits.html
These were simple and good! Nothing that made me say OMG I need to eat the whole pan lol but they were good and a twist on just having a dinner roll with your meal.

14.Chicken Crecent Roll Casserole
http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1881796-Chicken-Crescent-Roll-Casserole
This was Oh so good!!! Everyone loved it! I used can chicken because I got a great deal on them at Sams! I changed nothing else but we all loved it!!!!

Stay tuned because I have some more new recipes Im trying...Maybe Ill try some more desserts lol

judgement

There are some people who make claims to be better than you and more of a Christian than you...but the truth is...that God is our judge. The bible says that whosoever believes in him has eternal life... that eternal life is for anyone who believes. No amount of "works" can make anyone more or less of a Christian. You accept Him, ask Him into your heart and immediately...you are a Christian. So why is it that people judge other Christians based on what God has chosen for them? God has a different plan for all of us. And His plan for you was meant for you and only you...

Why do we judge ourselves based on what others do? God has called them to do something special but his plans for you may or may not be as significant in your eyes, but never doubt that His plan is what He knows is right for you. Only He knows the future. I dont know how many times Ive taken a look back on my life and had this "ah ha" moment when I realized how it all came together. There cant be 500 ministers or Sunday school leaders or Heads of church programs...we all have a part and just because you dont see your part as something of importance, doesnt mean that it isnt.

Judgement...whether its you judging others, or the other way around...or maybe its even you judging yourself...The bible says not to judge. So just be all that God wants you to be, and leave the judgement up to God :)