Sitting at His Feet
2 cans green beans (Italian style is our favorite)
2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled, reserving bacon grease
2 T. bacon grease
4 T. minced onions
1 garlic clove minced
4 T. teriyaki sauce
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
In a medium sauce pan, add beans, bacon grease, onions, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes until mixture is simmering. Serve in a casserole dish with bacon crumbles on top.
About HollyHolly loves her job as wife to Chris and mom to Noah, Kylie, Tabor and Sydney. God has gifted Holly with a love of all things creative ~ from painting and wall papering to scrapbooking and design work. In addition to co-founding and managing A Martha Heart, she designs web pages (www.crownlaiddowndesigns.com) and marketing pieces. She also authored a devotional blog, now closed, called Crown Laid Down. Holly and her family make their home within site of year 'round snow-capped mountains in Colorado. She can be reached by emailing Holly (AT) a martha heart (DOT) com or connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyGorinSmith
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