April 9, 2012

************************************************************************ 2 Nephi 31:20 "Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ and endure to the end, behold thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life."
***************************************************************** Alma 13: 28-29 "But that ye would humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear, and thus be lead by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble, meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-suffering. Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest."
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Lesson

April 8: Presidency Message by Louise Lyman
April 15: Lesson #7 "The Immortality of the Soul" by Karen Hoag
April 22: "A Witness" by Robyn Steed
April 29: Lesson # 8 "Temple Blessings for Ourselves and Our Ancestors" by Tricia Cowan

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Announcements

April 11: Cutural Cooking Night at 6:30 p.m. Come and learn about other cultures, and samplle some of their best dishes! (This is not a dinner, just sampling.)
April 15: Fast Sunday

If you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share, please email it to tacy.harrison@pdotson.org Thanks!

Look on the back of the Sunday Bulletin for each week's recipe!
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April Birthdays

1-April Allgaier 2-Kristine Kirk 4-Kelsey Potter
8-Katie Gilbert 9-Leann Binks 11-Stephanie McDonald
22-Yolanda Davila 23-Ruth Gonzalez 26-Ashley Cook
27-Deanna Carpenter 28-Kathleen Sorensen 30-Amber Johnstun

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Recipes

Oreo Cookie Truffles

1 package Oreo Cookies, crushed fine
1 8oz. Package cream cheese, softened
Chocolate

Mix cookie crumbs with cream cheese. Make small balls and put into the freezer for about 20 minutes. Dip in melted chocolate or melted white chocolate. Let set to firm up.

Chocolate Eclair Cake

1 box of Graham crackers
1 12 oz. Cool Whip
3 small boxes of French Vanilla instant pudding
3 cups of milk
1 can of Chocolate Frosting

Place 3 packages of pudding and 3 cups of milk in a large bowl and blend. Fold in the Cool Whip. Place a layer of whole graham crackers on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with half of the pudding mixture, then graham crackers, then the rest of the pudding mixture, ending with a layer of graham crackers on top. Frost the top of the crackers and place in the refrigerator to set for several hours of overnight.

From: Summer King
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

3-4 cups, cubed cooked chicken or turkey
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 1/2 lbs. Swiss Cheese, part cubed, part grated
1 small diced onion

Sauce:

4 Tbs. butter
1/8 cup flour or cornstarch
2 cups half & half
1 Tbs. prepared mustard (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

Topping:

3 cups crushed Corn Flakes
1/4 cup butter

Grease 9x13 pan and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, ham chunks and chopped onion along with 1 pound of the Swiss cheese chunks.

Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt the 4 Tbs. of butter. Add the flour (or cornstarch) and whisk to mix. Pour half & half into flour and butter mixture. Cook to a thick gravy consistency.

Pour over chicken/ham mixture. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into the greased pan.

Grate remaining Swiss cheese and set aside.

Topping:

In a small bowl melt 1/2 cube butter and pour into the Corn Flakes.
Add the rest of the Swiss cheese and mix well.
Toss over the meat and cheese mixture.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the casserole is heated all the way through.

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Pepper Steak

2 lbs. Sirloin Steak
2 Tbs Butter
1 Tbs Paprika
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 bunch green onions (sliced the long way)
1 or 2 green peppers (sliced, seeds and ribs removed)
4 cut-up tomatoes
1 cup cut-up mushrooms
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup water
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs soy sauce

Sprinkle steak with paprika and allow to stand.
Cook steak and garlic in butter until browned
Add onions and green peppers. Continue cooking until veggies are wilted
Add tomatoes, mushrooms and broth. Cover and simmer about 15 min.
Blend water, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Stir into steak and cook until thickened.

Serve with Noodles, Mashed potatoes or Rice.

Submitted by: Louise Lyman