Hey Ya'll

I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

DIY Barbacoa Chipotle Bowl

































Psalm 71:17-19


    [17] O God, from my youth you have taught me,

        and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. 

    [18] So even to old age and gray hairs,

        O God, do not forsake me,

    until I proclaim your might to another generation,

        your power to all those to come. 

    [19] Your righteousness, O God,

        reaches the high heavens.

    You who have done great things,

        O God, who is like you?


 

An ej original recipe!


 

Cooked sticky Rice, set aside


 

Barbacoa *

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2020/02/barbacoa-beef-for-crunchy-loaded-tacos.html


1 ear fresh Corn, kernels shaved off

Cucumbers, chopped 

Onions, sliced thin

Zesty garbanzo beans

Pico de gallo 

Lime 


Tortilla Chips 


Zesty garbanzo beans

Drain beans, add oil, fry

Season with steak seasoning, cilantro, lime juice, toasted cumin

Cool


Saturday, March 29, 2025

Black Pepper Brown Sugar Molasses Ham






























John 7:38


[38] Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”



An ej original recipe!



Preheated 325 degree oven for 3-31/2 hr until internal temp is 140


Turkey size baking bag

1 T flour

Place flour in bag

Add mini coke


14-15 lb. Publix brand smoked semi Boneless whole ham(not sliced)

Set ham in bag

Place in doubled foil heavy duty pan

Place in a sheet pan


1/2 c yellow mustard

1 t black strap Molasses 

Mix and set aside

Smear on top of ham

Pat sugar on mustard mix

1- 1/2 c Light Brown sugar

Sprinkle with pepper 

Cracked coarse black pepper 

Tie up bag with the zip tie that's provided 

Cut 2-3 slits in top of baking bag

Bake

Slice to serve

I cook mine ahead of whatever holiday, slice and freeze

To reheat, use smaller baking bag, add desired amount of ham for your crowd and add 1 mini coke

Easy Knock Off Chick Fil A Biscuits


































Psalm 119:37


    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.



Cheese biscuits 

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2022/10/triple-cheddar-chive-biscuits.html


Chicken nuggets from Sam's

Member Mark Southern Style Frozen Chicken Bites(prepare in Air Fryer)


Sunday, March 23, 2025

Calabrian Pepper Dried Butterbeans
































Psalm 67:1-3


To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.


    [1] May God be gracious to us and bless us

        and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 

    [2] that your way may be known on earth,

        your saving power among all nations. 

    [3] Let the peoples praise you, O God;

        let all the peoples praise you!



An ej original recipe!



1 lb dried butterbeans, picked and rinsed


Using a Dutch Oven

Cover beans with water, bring to boil, turn to simmer

Add these ingredients below


1- 2 T coarse kosher salt

2 t sugar

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

Drizzle of olive oil 

1 t mashed jarred Calabrian peppers

1/2 t cracked coarse black pepper

1 link of smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, fry in skillet, drain


Cook 45 minutes partially covered stirring  frequently 

Add water again to almost cover, return to simmer

Cook until beans are soft 

Total cook time 1-1/2 hrs



Saturday, March 22, 2025

Buttery Maple Buffalo Breast





























 

 

 

Psalm 68:19-20


    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah 

    [20] Our God is a God of salvation,

        and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.



375 degrees 40 minutes 

Then under broiler to crisp


2 large chicken breast, pounded to 1/4 inch and cut into pieces


1 hr brine

1 qt water 

3 pieces Parmesan rind 

2 T kosher salt 

2 T Honey

1/2 c Sweet Baby Ray wing sauce

2 T peppercorns 

2 medium lemons, cut in half

3 T roasted garlic 

2-3 bay leaves

2 T extra virgin olive oil

Boil 10 minutes

Cool down and add ice to speed cooling 

Using large container add chicken pieces and pour brine over 

Brine 1 hr.

Dry chicken pieces with paper towels



End Baste sauce (slurry) for crispness 


2 T oil

1 T cornstarch 


Cooking Sauce

1/4 c Butter, melted

1/2 c Maple syrup

1-1/4 c Wing sauce


Bake preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes, each side, or until internal temp is 165.

Use foil pan and rack with 1 c water in bottom of pan.

Dry chicken with paper towels.

Drizzle with sauce.

Bake.

Baste at the end with slurry, put back in oven, under broiler to crisp.

Watch closely.