Layered Ice Cream Cake by the Duggars

Makes a 9x13 pan.

24 ice crem sandwiches
8 oz. Cool Whip
1 chocolate syrup bottle
1 caramel syrup bottle
2 king size candy bars, chopped up

1st layer - 12 ice cream sandwiches
2nd - half of Cool Whip
3rd - half of candy bars, caramel and chocolate syrup

Repeat layers and freeze.

**I made this over the weekend for a camping trip. It was great! The recipe suggests Butterfingers but I prefer Snickers. I think it would be excellent with Skor or Heath bars too. A cool summer dessert that serves a crowd.

Mashed Potato soup by Yours Truly

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1 cup diced celery
4 cups milk
2 cups cold mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
1 can evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cubed potatoes, water and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add milk, mashed potatoes, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.

*I actually found this recipe at allrecipes.com because I was looking for a way to use up leftover frozen mashed potatoes from Christmas. As usual, I left out the onion, but I did use some minced onion. I never peel my potatoes either. Joy likes soup to be very thick so I didn't add the 4 cups of milk. This really is a hearty, chunky soup. Great with grilled cheese!

Sloppy Joes by the Duggars

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 tsp. liquid smoke

Brown and season meat. Add all other ingredients and heat through. Serve on buns.

**I got this recipe from the Duggar's website (18 Kids and Counting on TLC). It was wonderful and I like it better than the sloppy joe sauce that comes in a can. This has a smoky/BBQ flavor that is really yummy.

Chicken & Noodles by Ginia Oehlschlager

1 chicken, cooked and deboned (or canned chicken)
2 cups chicken broth
1 pkg. frozen egg noodles
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup.

Mix all ingredients and simmer. Can also add frozen veggies if you like.

**You would not believe how fantastic this turned out. I could have eaten the whole pot all by myself! I bought one of those rotisserie chickens from the store and there was plenty of meat. I can't wait to fix it again!

Grilled Turkey Club Quesadillas by Kraft Food & Family

2 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip
1/4 tsp. chili powder
4 slices turkey breast
1 slice bacon, cooked
1 slice of cheese

Spread tortillas with dressing; sprinkle with chili powder. Layer turkey, bacon and cheese. Grill for 2-3 minutes.

*This recipe is originally meant for a BBQ grill but I did it on my George Foreman with ham, Swiss cheese and that bacon you can buy that is already cooked. Joy really liked it and I didn't have to heat up the kitchen to cook during the summer. Always important because we haven't turned on our air conditioner yet!

Crockpot BBQ chicken by Jennifer Carter

4 chicken breasts
1 bottle of BBQ sauce

Put chicken in crockpot. Pour BBQ sauce on top. Cook on low for 6 or 7 hours.

It doesn't get any easier than this one! I shredded the chicken, added more BBQ sauce and we ate it like sandwiches. So simple and so yummy!

Psalm 30:1-12, in our words

SUNDAY SCHOOLERS: My "version" is below. Make a comment with your "version" so we can all enjoy!

I will exalt You, Lord, because you have made my life worth living and have not allowed me to live without purpose.

Lord, my God, I cried to You for help, and You rescued me.

Lord, You bright me out of my sin habits; You spared me from great personal losses.

Sing to the Lord, you His faithful ones, and praise His holy name.

For His allowed hard times last only a moment, but His favor, a lifetime.

When I was secure, I said, You are my Redeemer.

Lord, when You showed Your favor, You made me fruitful despite my barrenness; when You did something I couldn't understand, I was terrified.

Lord, I called to You; I sought favor from my Lord:

"What gain is there in worldly entertainment?"

Lord, listen and be gracious to me; Lord, be my helper."

You turned my barrenness into fruitfulness; You removed my scarlet sin and clothed me with a white garment fit for a bride so that I can sing to You and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise You forever.