EJ's Beer Chili

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith-more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire-may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. - 1 Peter 1:3-9

1 lb and 1/4 lb ground beef, 80/20 from Sprouts

1 Onion, chopped

1/2 of a large can of beer, I used Miller Highlife

1 chipotle in adobo, mashed

1 T roasted garlic, mashed 

1/2 t garlic granules

1 t each smoked paprika, chili powder, smoked cumin

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

1 t mesquite liquid smoke

1 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T double strength tomato paste 

1 can tomato sauce

1/2 can water

Pinch of sugar

1 can black beans, drained 

Brown meat, garlic, liquid smoke, chipotle, pinch of sugar, all seasonings and onions.

Add Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste to browned meat.

Next add beer, water, drained beans and tomato sauce.

Simmer 20 minutes.

Toppings

Cheese

Onions

Tomatoes

Avocado 

Sour cream

Serve with crispy tostada chips.

Chicken Fried Pork Sandwich With Chipotle Mayo And Guacamole Spread

8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. - 1 Timothy 1:8-11

4 cuts out a Pork tenderloin

Cut into 2 inch chunks, cut again in the middle and butterfly.

Place in ziplock and pound really thin.

Dredge

2 c Flour

2 Eggs, beaten

Do a dip in egg then flour and repeat.

Seasoning for pork 

On one side sprinkle the Tuscan seasoning and on the other put the salt, pepper and tarragon.

Tuscan seasoning

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

Tarragon 

Olive oil for frying pork

Toasted bread

Chipotle mayo

3 T Mayo

1/2 of a Chipotle in adobo sauce

1 t Roasted garlic, mashed

Guacamole spread

Avocado, mashed

1/4 of a Onion, diced

1 small Tomato, chopped

Korean Chicken Lettuce Wrap

17 my soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; 

18 so I say, "My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the LORD." 

19 Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! 

20 My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. 

21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 

22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 

23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 

24 "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." 

25 The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. 

26 It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.  - Lamentations 3:17-26

Marinade

1/4 c low sodium soy sauce

1/4 c brown sugar

1/2 t chili oil

1 t toasted sesame oil

1 diced shallot

3 T roasted garlic

2 t fresh ginger, grated

2 c chopped chicken breast, squeeze a lime over the chopped pieces

1 lime, juice over chicken breast

1 c Cooked rice, set aside

1 butter lettuce, washed and dried

In a large ziploc bag add the marinade ingredients.

Add the lime juiced chicken.

Place in fridge for 45 minutes.

Pour the marinade and the chicken into hot lightly greased skillet.

I used 1 t grape seed oil and 1 t clarified butter.

Stir fry until the chicken is done. 

Take the lettuce leaf, add rice then the chicken.

Yum!!!

Chunky Pico De Gallo

4 But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you. The Work of the Holy Spirit "I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.

5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'

6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.

7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:

9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me;

10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer;

11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. - John 16:4-11

1/2 onion, diced

1 tomato, chopped

1/4 of a jalapeño, diced

Salt and pepper

Juice of 1/2 of a lime

Mix together and chill.

Adobo And Lime Shrimp Fajitas

30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,

31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead." - Acts 17:30-31

Marinade for shrimp:

Zest of 1 lime

Juice of 1/2 of a lime

1 t smoked cumin

1 t smoked paprika

1 pepper in adobo sauce, diced and mashed

2 t roasted garlic, mashed

1/4 c olive oil

1 t cilantro, I used dried

Mix ingredients and place in a ziplock bag.

Add shrimp to marinade and mash around to coat.

Marinate 30 minutes, flip a few times.

Drain most of the marinade off.

1 1/2 lb. shrimp ( don't overcook) I used pink shrimp Costco

1 sweet onion, cut into rings ( I used a Vidalia )

1 red bell pepper, cut into rings

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t cilantro

1/2 t smoked cumin

1 t olive oil

1 t clarified brother

1 cap-full Jim Beam

Place oil and butter in skillet, sauté, add seasonings, whiskey and onions and peppers.

Remove to a plate.

Add a splash of oil and cook shrimp. 

Add onion mixture back in.

Serve on warm flour tortillas dressed with cheese and pico de gallo.

Rustic Bread Baked In A Cast Iron Dutch Oven

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23

My daughter GiGi made this bread and was delighted with the results.

I will be trying this recipe too.

Here's the link.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6DBmQckQNG0

Really Good Roasted Potatoes

36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,

37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." - Matthew 12:36-37

Make this glaze and set aside.

1 t sesame seeds

1 t smoked paprika

3/4 t smoked salt

1/2 t poppy seeds

1/2 t celery salt

1/4 t garlic granules 

A few turns cracked black pepper

Pinch of cayenne

2 T Parmesan cheese 

3 T olive oil

1 t balsamic vinegar

Juice of lime

Microwave 4 large red potatoes until tender.

Leave skins on.

Cut into chunks.

Pour a little olive oil in the bottom of a 13x9 pan.

Add potatoes, drizzle glaze over potatoes and roast in toaster oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes crisp up.

Scratch Coconut Sheet Cake On Bottom Chocolate Chip Ice Cream On Top

30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

31 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

32 And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. - Matthew 12:30-32

Sheet cake recipe:

Using a 17x12x1 greased sheet pan baked in pre-heated 375 degrees oven for 18 minutes.

1 c butter

1 c water

2 c AP flour

2 c sugar

2 large eggs

1 c coconut 

1/2 c full fat sour cream

1 t vanilla 

1 t almond

1/2 t salt

1 t baking soda 

Chocolate chip ice cream, softened 

Boil water and butter, just till butter melts.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the butter-water mixture. Let cool slightly and add to bowl ingredients. Combine until all is incorporated. Spread evenly in pan.

Cake is done when tooth pick comes out clean and cake is lightly browned.

Let cool before building ice cream cake.

Cut out a layer to fit your container. This cake will make 5 ice cream cakes. I used the to go plastic ones that Costco carries. I made these to give away. After cake layer you can add nuts, fruit etc. Now add the softened ice cream spreading with a spoon. Drizzle caramel, chocolate or other flavored ice cream syrup. 

 You can also serve this cake with spray whip topping and it's great!