A&P Grocery Store Spanish Bar Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 24:1

A Psalm of David.

    [1] The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof,

        the world and those who dwell therein,

3/4 c black raisins 

1/2 c Milk

1 t Bourbon 

Heat, stir and soak

1 c toasted walnuts, chopped

Set aside

Sift dry ingredients 

1 c bread flour

1 c cake flour

1 c white sugar

1/2 c dark brown sugar 

2 T cornstarch 

1/4 t Salt

1 t baking soda 

1/2 t baking powder

2 t Cinnamon 

1 t nutmeg

1/2 t Allspice

1/2 t Ginger

1/2 t cloves

Sift twice

Wet ingredients 

3 Eggs room temp, beat then add rest of ingredients 

3/4 c Canola Oil

3 T Molasses 

2 t Vanilla 

3 t Almond extract 

Beat 2 minutes 

Make a well in middle of dry ingredients 

Using a spatula fold in ingredients 

Add milk mixture/raisins, egg mixture and nuts

Rest 5 minutes 

Split equally between pans

Bake preheated oven 

325 degrees 30-35 minutes 

Bread (8-1/2 x 4-1/2) pans, greased and lined with parchment 

Cool on wire rack

Frost

Frosting

2-1/4 c Confectioners sugar

1/3 c Crisco

1 t Vanilla extract

1/16 t Almond extract

2-3 T heavy cream

Beat till thickened 

Wine Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Onions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Psalm 38:22

    [22] Make haste to help me,

        O Lord, my salvation!

7-8 chicken thighs, bone in skin on ( salt and pepper according to your taste) I used Boneless skinless cause that's what I had

1 t bacon grease

1 c chopped Onion

1 c sliced fennel bulb

2 t roasted garlic 

1/4 Sauvignon Blanc

1/2 c olives(Castelvetranos)

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

4 thin strips of lemon peel

1-2 t sugar

1 bay leaf

1 t dried thyme

1 c Chicken stock

Sear chicken on medium heat in bacon grease 6 minutes without flipping 

Flip then 1 minute

Remove to plate

Add onions and fennel, sauté on medium low heat until tender

Add herbs, sugar, olives, pepper flakes, lemon peels, sauté 1 minute

Add wine sauté 1 minutes

 Add stock sauté 3 minutes 

Place in preheated 375 oven for 15 minutes uncovered till chicken reaches 175 degree

Put under broiler for 5-10 minutes to brown

Toasted Walnut and Milk Chocolate Cookie Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 25:4-5

    [4] Make me to know your ways, O LORD;

        teach me your paths. 

    [5] Lead me in your truth and teach me,

        for you are the God of my salvation;

        for you I wait all the day long.

9 inch spring form pan

Bottom covered with parchment round

Sprayed with non stick 

350 degree preheated oven

25-30 minutes 

Edges will be firm but middle will slightly soft

Let cool completely before removing and cutting 

3/4 c softened butter

1/4 c white sugar 

3/4 c packed brown sugar 

1 egg plus 1 yolk

1/4 c sour dough discard

2 t vanilla 

Cream sugars and butter in mixer 3-5 minutes until fluffy

Beat whole egg in

Beat yolk in 

Add vanilla 

Add flour mixture 1/4 at a time

Beat just till mixed

Spoon in nuts and chocolate chips 

Stir

Spoon in pan

Use offset spatula to smooth out

Bake

Flour mixture 

2 c aerated AP flour

1 T cornstarch 

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

Mix and set aside

Add ins

1 c milk chocolate chips

1 c toasted walnuts

Boulangere Potatoes Seasoned with Rosemary and Gruyere

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 23:1

A Psalm of David.

    [1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

 

 

This French dish was amazing!

 

 

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 

1 large onion

1 T roasted Garlic

1/2 t sugar

2 T butter

1 T dried rosemary 

1-1/2 c chicken stock 

Salt and pepper

Drizzle of olive oil 

1/2 c grated Gruyere cheese

1 t fresh Cilantro for garnish 

350 degrees preheated oven

Bake covered 1 hour

Sauté onions and garlic in 1 T butter and sugar for 5 minutes 

I used my cheese grater with the slicer attachment to do the potatoes really thin

I used a 13x 9 foil pan

I did 3 layers starting with potatoes, then 1/3 of onion mixture and salt, pepper and rosemary

Pour stock mixture over top and mash down potato mixture 

Light drizzle of olive oil

Add remaining butter in thin slices to the top

Add cheese 

Cover and bake

Bump up oven to 425 degrees 

Uncover cook 25 minutes to crisp up top potatoes 

Put under broiler for 5 minutes if necessary 

Turn oven off

Add cheese

Let sit for 5 minutes in hot oven to melt cheese

Pan Seared Italian Seasoned Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John 10:11

[11] I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

 

3 salmon Filets 

1 T Italian seasoning 

Black pepper and salt to taste

Sauce

1 T olive oil

2 T butter

1 T roasted garlic

2 chopped green onion

2 T capers, rinsed

1 t lemon zest

2 t lemon juice

Finish with a little cilantro 

Dry salmon off with paper towels 

Grease salmon with a tiny bit of olive oil 

Season salmon

Melt butter in skillet 

Add seasoned side down in hot butter

Cook 4-6 minutes and flip

Cook additional 2-3 minutes 

Remove to plate

Add garlic, onions, capers, zest to butte

Sauté 3 minutes 

Add juice

Remove from heat

Spoon over salmon

Garnish with cilantro