Lentil Soup with Ham

This is a really simple crock-pot meal using my ham from Angel Food Ministries.

Into the crockpot went...
- chopped ham
- 1 pound lentils
- water (according to lentil bag)
- chopped onion
- chopped potato
- 2 bay leaves
- salt (to taste)
(you could also throw whatever other veggies you have on hand or add more spices if you like)

Cook it high for a few hours or on low for longer, stir and serve.

Posted on Tasty Tuesday
and Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
and Tuesdays at the Table

Pulled Pork

Here's a Really simple recipe (if you consider it a recipe, it's so easy) for one of my Angel Food meals.

Either roast the pork roast with a couple inches water at 350 degrees till done (it had a pop-up button, so easy) or put in the crock pot for a couple hours with some water. Shred the pork.

When done - put your water in a sauce pan till boils, whisk in some flour and any seasoning you like and you're done, add it to the shredded pork, and serve it up on a roll.

Another option is to skip the gravy and add BBQ sauce, which my husband thought I meant when I said we were having pulled pork so he was a little dissapointed. Sorry, Hun:)

Meals made with Angel Food Ministries Food

Chicken Quesadillas - with chicken strips and tortillas from Angel Food

I figured since I posted about I might as well show you what I got - I did not take pictures of the chicken tenders or fish sticks but my kids ate thos right up on our busy nights. I will follow up with some of these easy recipes.

Steak Dinner - there were four portions of steak about this size and the lima beans were from Angel Food as well.

Lentil soup using the ham from Angel Food

Pulled pork Sandwiches using the pork roast - I even had some left over.

Again - if you do order from Angel Food please feel free to use me as a reference - janinenfleming@gmail.com (I'm not ashamed to take free food:)

Angel Food Ministries Food review

Just thought I'd let everyone know how my first Angel Food Ministries box went. First off - getting it was nice and simple, the place that we went to was very fast an efficient.

The box was made to feed a family of four for one week (at least for dinners) though you still needed to make some extra sides etc. We are a family of six (though baby boy is still nursing, so it's just me just eating a little extra:) so I did have to adapt some of the meals, and stretch the meat (which is what I usually do to save money anyway) but some required no stretching.

Though I usually strive to make my family homecooked meals the chicken fingers and fish sticks were easy fixes after a TaeKwonDo belt-test and to give to the baby-sitter on our date night when I made my husband take me to see "New Moon".

So over all - our first angel food box was a helpful addition to our meals and food budget. I will be ordering in January as well and keep you updated. In the meantime - you may want to try it for yourself and lower that food budget.

Pics of some of the meals I made here

Help for your holiday and grocery budget

Check out Angel Food Ministries to help your food budget this Holiday season (or any season). There is no income level required, anyone can order, too many of us are effected by todays economy. You can even order food to bless another family this season. There are many sites nationwide. Check out the site to find a pick-up and order location near you.

They have a monthly menu. This month their signature box provides food for one week for a family of four for only $30 (You can order multiple boxes. (Box includes 2 lbs NY Strip Steak, 1.5 lb boneless pork roast, 1 lb chicken breast fajita strips, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1.5 lb all white meat chicken tenders, 1 lb bake or fry fish sticks (32 count), 1 lb hickory smoked center cut ham, 1 lb frozen baby lima beans, 1 lb frozen green beans, 2 lbs frozen french fries, 2 lb bag fresh apples, 10 ct flour tortillas, 2% shelf stable milk, one dozen eggs and a dessert, pretty good for $30!)

They also have a senior/convenience box for $28 which provides prepared meals for seniors or people on the go (this months includes meals like...roasted chicken with red potatoes sugar snap peas and carrots, swedish meatballs with sides, meatloaf with sides etc. check the site for a full listing.)

On the December menu is also an allergen free food box, a 6lb assorted grill meat box, a special 2" 4.5 lb steak combo, a 10 lb IQF assorted poultry box, meat and cheese Christmas gift box, premium fruit and veggie box, and an assorted Christmas fruit box.

Hurry to place your order for December - my local site's orders are due today.

Please use me as a referal (janinenfleming@gmail.com)