Simple Cooking - Crock Pot Lasagna

Ingredients
1 box lasagna noodles
16 oz cottage cheese
2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
2 – 26 ounce cans or jars of spaghetti sauce
2 cups mozzarella

Directions
In bowl, stir two cheeses together until well combined. Spoon a layer of sauce in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle small amount of ground beef over top. Top with a layer of noodles, breaking to make them fit. Be sure to alternate which way the noodles go with each layer. Top noodles with a layer of cheese. Repeat process until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours
2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
2 – 26 ounce cans or jars of spaghetti sauce
2 cups mozzarella

In bowl, stir two cheeses together until well combined. Spoon a layer of sauce in bottom of crock pot. Sprinkle small amount of ground beef over top. Top with a layer of noodles, breaking to make them fit. Be sure to alternate which way the noodles go with each layer. Top noodles with a layer of cheese. Repeat process until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Top with a layer of noodles, breaking to make them fit. Be sure to alternate which way the noodles go with each layer. Top noodles with a layer of cheese. Repeat process until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.

Submitted by Tina Bledsoe of North Augusta. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, send it to john@wafj.com and include a daytime phone number. You'll get a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.

Morning Show Blog - Tuesday, March 1st

-John returned this morning after being off for a few days. He and Amy celebrated their 5th anniversary in Chicago. There were two observations John made while there: (1) You shouldn't wear sneakers on icy sidewalks. Boots would have been a smarter choice. After falling down on his behind, he knows that now. (2) Chicagoans don't talk to each other with words. They use their car horns to communicate. Imagine a concert with car horns, instead of singing and instruments, and you've a got a pretty good picture of downtown traffic. Besides all that, the food is incredible, including the deep dish pizza, and there's much to see and do in the Windy City.

-Pastor Brian Preveaux of Fairfax, SC is the latest member of Cleve's Coffee Club. He wrote a poem, in order to gain Cleve's favor, and it worked! Listen

-A survey by Intel (the computer chip people) says that our cell phone manners are worse than they were a year ago. The biggest complaint is people talking on their phone and driving at the same time. (Read more) So, since cell phone ettiquette is not where it needs to be, how can we improve? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-John's three year-old, Evan, has his own rendition of Francesca Battistelli's "This Is the Stuff."

-Coming up Wednesday: Comedienne Anita Renfroe joins us at 7:10 and 8:40 AM. You'll have a chance to win tickets to see her, along with Mandisa, at Girls Night Out on March 13th. Plus, Tina Bledsoe of North Augusta will share her quick and easy recipe for Crock Pot Lasagna in Simple Cooking with John and Cleve at 8:10.

Cheapie of the Week - February 28th

Karen Green, the Money Saving Mama from North Augusta, filled in for John on the Cheapie of the Week. The deal she chose is the 20 count Motrin IB on sale at Walgreens (through Saturday 3/5) for $3 a box. You get $3 back in Register Rewards to use on a future purchase. Plus, there is a $1 off coupon from Sunday's newspapers, so you could actually make money on this one!

Morning Show Notes - Thursday, February 24th

-Dr. David Evans is a Memphis optometrist who is the brains behind The Grace Card, which opens Friday in Augusta and Statesboro. He, along with Calvary Church of the Nazarene, produced a movie about the power of forgiveness. Listen to our conversation:
Part 1 - Birth of the movie
Part 2 - The storyline
Part 3 - Reason for the storyline
Part 4 - Public interest in faith-filled movies

-John had an interesting afternoon while picking up his kids from daycare. First, he finds out that his normally well-behaved three year-old, Evan, was placed in time out for sticking his tongue out at his teacher and refusing to cooperate. Then, he learns that his one year-old, Emma, shared her first kiss on the lips with a little boy in her class and was smiling the whole time. She's always been a loving child, but let's not get carried away!

-There was a big round of layoffs yesterday at the Savannah River Site, one of the area's largest employers. The Aiken Standard reports that anywhere between 600 and 700 workers were terminated, although exact numbers haven't been publicly released. We talked this morning about "layoff survivor" stories - people who have been through a layoff and made it to the other side. The recurring theme was that God was faithful in each circumstance to provide a better job than the one before. If you have a story, please share it and encourage others on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-The Drive-Thru Difference doesn't officially begin until tomorrow, but some listeners are getting a head start. Click here to listen to a call from someone who was blessed by the kindness of an 88.3 WAFJ listener.

-Coming up Friday: The Drive-Thru Difference begins! Also, our movie guy, Bob Waliszewski from Focus on the Family, joins us at 7:10 with the family-friendly take on the weekend's new movies.

Simple Cooking - Cola Onion Pork Chops

2 pork Chops
1 12oz can of cola flavored soda (can use diet soda as well)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix

Preheat over to 350. Place chops in backing dish. Pour soda over them. sprinkle with soup mix. Back uncovered for 30 minutes on one side. Flip over and back 30 minutes on other side.

Submitted by Jamie King of Evans. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, please send it to john@wafj.com and include a daytime phone number. You'll get a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.

Morning Show Notes - Wednesday, February 23rd

-Gas prices are on their way up in the CSRA. John saw $3.14 a gallon in Augusta this morning, and Cleve noticed prices were topping $3 a gallon in Aiken County. If you're looking for cheaper prices, try using Bi-Lo's Fuelperks and Kroger's Fuel Rewards, which can now be used at many Shell stations in the CSRA. Greg's Gas Plus, who is an 88.3 WAFJ Business Ministry Partner, is also usually priced a bit cheaper than some of the chain gas stations.

-Katie Porter from Focus on the Family joined us this morning to talk about an adoption event they are hosting this Saturday in Norcross (Atlanta area). It's called "Wait No More: Finding Families for Georgia's Waiting Kids." If you're considering adoption, it would be worth the drive to hear the information that will be presented. Find out more by clicking here.

-Jamie King of Evans provided our quick and easy recipe for Simple Cooking this morning with her Cola Onion Pork Chops. The recipe is in the post above this one.

-After a Tampa mom became fed up with her son's indifference toward his school work, she made him stand on a street corner holding a sign that said "GPA 1.22...Honk if I need an education." If you're a parent who's been in a similar situation, what have you found to be helpful in motivating your child to do well in school? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page. Read the full story here.

-This is the season for consignment sales around the CSRA. Here's a list of some coming up: WeePeats in Martinez - Now through Saturday
Pass It On in Aiken - February 28th - March 5th
ReQoop in Augusta - March 5th and 6th
Trinity on the Hill in Augusta - March 11th and 12th
Sweet Repeats in Aiken - March 18th and 19th

-Coming up Thursday: Memphis optometrist Dr. David Evans joins us at 6:10 and 7:40 AM to talk about The Grace Card, a movie that he wrote, directed and produced with help from his church family. It opens Friday in Augusta and Statesboro. You'll have a chance to win tickets tomorrow morning!

Morning Show Notes - Tuesday, February 22nd

-Trevor Bayne may be the youngest ever to win the Daytona 500, but more importantly, he is a strong Christian who feels that God has given him a platform to share his faith through racing. Read more

Trevor has promised to share his winnings with an orphan ministry called Back2Back.

-Cheryl Elms of Augusta is the newest member of Cleve's Coffee Club. She wanted to be a member so that she could use her coffee mug to tell others about the radio station that has impacted her life, especially after an incident involving a tobyMac song. Listen to her story

-Michael Higgenbottom, who plays the role of pastor/police officer Sam Wright in The Grace Card, joined us this morning. This movie combines the elements of race, grace and forgiveness in one storyline that will make you think about your relationships with others. Listen to the conversation:
Part 1 - Synopsis of the movie
Part 2 - Working with Lou Gossett, Jr.
Part 3 - What people are saying about the movie
Part 4 - Potential impact

-Coming up Wednesday: At 7:10, we'll talk about how to encourage your kids to do well in school. Also, at 7:40, Katie Porter from Focus on the Family joins us to talk about an adoption event they are hosting in Atlanta on Saturday. Then at 8:10, Jamie King shares her recipe for Cola Onion Pork Chops in Simple Cooking with John and Cleve.