Hello, I’m Rachel I am married to my husband, Jimmy and mom to three children and three four legged fur babies. My family is my greatest blessing and I owe everything to Jesus, my Lord and Savior. A former elementary teacher and currently a stay at home mom I am passionate about cooking and hope to share some tried and true recipes to add to your collection (while also saving money by cooking at home 😄).

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Chicken Fajitas Sheet Pan

Ingredients: Fajita Filling: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken (sliced into ½ inches thick) 3 colored bell peppers (cored & sliced into strips) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice Seasoning: 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions:

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Ingredients: Chicken & Gravy: 1 whole chicken (save chicken drippings) 1 beef bullion cube 2 chicken bullion cubes Flour/water mixture Potatoes: 5 medium potatoes, peeled 1/4 cup milk 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste Directions: Chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F Remove all gizzards from cavity and place chicken in a deep pan Bake chicken at 350°F (20 minutes per pound) Gravy:

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Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 12 Tablespoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 12 (1-inch) slices Italian or French bread Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F Beat butter, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper in small bowl until combined. Spread butter mixture evenly over both sides of bread. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes then flip and bake 5 more minutes on the second side.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, raw 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 5 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons parsley (fresh or dried) 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart chicken broth, low sodium 5 cups water Optional add ins: 2 cups rice (prepared separately) Directions: Remove skin from chicken and add the whole raw chicken to a large stock pot.

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Seasoned Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice 2 and 1/4 cups water 1 tsp chicken powder or 1 cube chicken bullion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 Tablespoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter (mix in at the end) Directions: Combine all rice ingredients (except for the butter) in a saucepan and give it a brief stir. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.

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Classic Red Chili

Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 2 teaspoons salt 2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 4 cans (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained 46 ounces tomato juice 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup (8 ounces) ketchup 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup water 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 Tablespoons brown sugar Directions:

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Welcome to Grace 4 Moms! This site is dedicated to all the moms out there who are passionate about Jesus Christ, family life, and cooking. We understand the joys and challenges that come with being a mom, and we want to share our experiences and recipes with you. Our goal is to provide families in the Melbourne, FL area with delicious, healthy meals that are easy to make and perfect for busy families on the go. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next family meal or just want to connect with other moms who share your passions, you’ve come to the right place! Join us as we explore the world of cooking, parenting, and faith, and discover the grace that lies within each of us.

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