Wednesday, March 5, 2008

My Birthday and a Recipe

Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 34. This is the first time that I can think that aging has bothered me. I've started noticing crows feet around my eyes when I smile and when I look in the mirror I can tell my age is starting to show. It almost brings a melancholy sort of feeling over me to think that my body is changing while my mind doesn't feel old at all. Time stops for no one.(except Joshua and Hezekiah) But time is not gonna slow down for me. Funny, how I think I'm aging yet I'll only be 34. I've barely started living to some, and maturity has barely begun. If you're a returning visitor to my blog, this would be a perfect opportunity to leave a comment. It would bring on a smile, and brighten me up.

Jalapeno Chicken (it really needs to be Spinach Chicken at our house because it doesn't even have jalapenos in it most of the time when I make it.)

2-4 chicken breasts (boiled and cut up in small pieces)
1 clove of garlic
A few slices of jalapenos w/o the seeds
1 med. onion
2 Tbs oil
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 can cream of chicken soup( 10 oz)
1 frozen pkg. of chopped spinach
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pt. of light sour cream
1 pkg. tortilla chips (8oz)
About 2 cups of your favorite shredded cheese like Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack

Simmer garlic and next 7 ingredients in oil. Add spinach and cook a few minutes till spinach is tender. Stir in chicken and sour cream. Heat through and remove from heat. Pre-heat oven to 350* In a 2 qt. casserole layer in the amount of 1/3 corn chips(keep that bottom layer the lightest), 1/3 cheese, 1/2 of chicken mixture. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Bake 30 minutes, uncovered.

Serve with biscuits, rice and if you want more veggies, a salad.. Delicious!

5 comments:

Suzanne said...

Well Happy Birthday, Dear Linda!

I have so enjoyed all the posts of yours I have read this morning. I could have commented on all of them if I had more time:)

I am 38, and I wouldn't go back to 34 if given the chance. Too many wonderful things have happened in that time, more children, more wisdom, more maturity. Yes, more lines, and yes, I feel young at heart too.

But today when you celebrate, thank the Lord for another year you were here for your loved ones, and in His service.

I hope to see my grandchildren married- it won't come free of aches, gray hair, and wrinkles. We are but grass of the field. And He knows we are but dust. Praise the Lord for 34 years, and many more to come I pray.

Blessings,
Suzanne

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! That recipe looks yummy! ;) Hey we all age and I already have some wrinkles at 28 lol. It is a little depressing but that is life and good thing is...we are closer to Heaven each year that passes! PRAISALUJAH! =0

P.S. 34 is NOT OLD!! 100 is old but not 34 lol

Linda said...

Thanks, Ladies. I had a wonderful day. And your post did bring a smile to my heart.

Suzanne said...

Linda,
Tag! You're it!
You can veiw the rules at my blog.
Have fun!
Suzanne from The Beauty of It All

Nina said...

I'm sorry I missed your birthday. I'm glad it was a good one! You'll never be old if you'll just compare yourself to me! :)
I've enjoyed catching up on your posts. Talk soon.