Calzones

I needed a quick dinner

for Josh before he went to play

softball this evening.

I decided on calzones.

What a good choice- you

would have though I was the

Queen of England. He ooooeedd

and aaahhhddd over them for a while.
So if you want to make your husband
happy after a long day- try these
He might even start asking for 
calzones instead of taco salad.

Divide dough recipe into four lumps.

Roll out and top half of the circle with pizza sauce and toppings.

Fold in half and pinch edges shut. Place on greased tray.

 Bake at 375 until done. Around 15 minutes.

 Serve hot with whatever you please.

I just used my stromboli dough recipe,

that I use for lots of things.

Go here recipe.

Here is a classic photo of summer...

 Austy loves Uncle Josh's tree swing.

Blessings,

Hope

Broccoli and Ham Puff

Sorry for the recipe drought.

 

I had left-over ham from

Sunday lunch and wanted 

to use it up. I thought of a

ham and asparagus recipe

from a local cook book and

used broccoli instead of asparagus.

 Saute broccoli and ham in butter until broccoli is slightly soft.

Mix together puff and bake until golden brown.

 Add your creamed filling on top of the puff

and poof you have a meal.

Simple and delicious.

Broccoli and Ham Puff

Puff

1/4 cup butter

1 cup flour

4 eggs

1 cup milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

 Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet

or 9 x 13 dish. Beat remaining ingredients together

and pour into dish. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes

until puffy and golden brown.

Filling

3 Tbsp. butter

4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped

2 cups cooked ham, chopped

2 cups milk

3 Tbsp. flour

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp hot sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in a skillet and add broccoli and ham. Saute

until broccoli is slightly soft. Whisk together milk and flour.

Add to skillet and stir until thickened. Reduce heat and

add sour cream, lemon juice and hot sauce.
Sprinkle in some salt and pepper if it needs it.

Pour into puff and top with cheese.

Return to the oven for a few minutes

to melt the cheese. 

Enjoy,

Hope


p.s. Please note this is not like puff pastry-
It's more like a fluffy pancake.

 On another note...

I am happy to be a vendor at this local event.
Hosted by Roller Mill Farms. A real sweet gal.

 BARN SALE: Coming this fall! Mark your calendars
for the last Saturday in September.

Amy from Amelia Bedelia Designs and

Ruby from Diamond Designs 

will be coordinating the event with Roller Mill Farms 

and will be joined by some great vendors, still to be announced! 

:: Vintage home goods and select furniture.

:: Homemade doughnuts and sweet treats. 
:: Pumpkin decorating for kids! 
:: Amelia Bedelia Design's accessories, whimsical party decor, and photography props. 
:: Typography decor and products by Diamond Designs. 
:: Handmade journals and paper goods

:: Pumpkins, Mums, plants and fall decor

:: Better Life Coffee  

Eat apple fritters // Shop handmade/vintage // Linger over coffee

Here is a small taste of what I will have there.

More previews to come.

Come join the festive fun!

Blessings,

Hope

Belize

Things are still getting back to 

normal since our trip to Belize.

After missing our first flight we 

finally arrived in Belize the next day.

We attened the wedding and

were planning to head to the Cayes

on Monday. Well, hurricane Ernesto

had other plans for us. They were 

evacutating the island and advised

us not to go. So we backed our flights

up to Sunday and were able to head

to the Cayes on Wednesday.

Then on the way home we missed a connecting

flight due to our plane having mechanical

erros and leaving late from Houston.

Amidst all this we really did have a good trip.

Not to mention the heat-

90 degrees with 90 percent humidity.

 The cute church were the wedding was held.

Getting ready for the bride.

The blushing bride.

In love. Mr. and Mrs. Harris.

Altun Ha Ruins

 

 Our cozy resort.

The beautiful reef.

Now back to work...

Blessings,

Hope

Vacation Awaits

We are heading out tomorrow 

morning for a wedding in Belize.

The girl I claim as my sister, Lynette,

well... her sister is getting married.

If you are lost I understand.

We are heading to San Pedro Cayes

on Monday and will stay until Thursday.

Needless to say I'm super excited.

I hope to post recipes someday.

Until then...

 Belize has the 3rd largest coral reef in the world.

Yes, snorkeling is on our to do list.

Blessings,

Hope