Italian Style Beef Shank Osso Buco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:25-28

    [25] My soul clings to the dust;

        give me life according to your word! 

    [26] When I told of my ways, you answered me;

        teach me your statutes! 

    [27] Make me understand the way of your precepts,

        and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 

    [28] My soul melts away for sorrow;

        strengthen me according to your word!

Preheat oven 345 degrees 

After searing

Cook in Large Dutch oven for 1 hr

2 T olive oil

3 beef shank (Costco carries these most of the time, $5 something a pound)

Trim some of the fat off

1 t Trader Joe's Aglio Olio seasoning on both sides of beef shanks 

Sear in oil

Remove

Add the following ingredients 

1/2 c Cotes-Du-Rhône Red Wine

1 c beef stock 

De-glaze pan then add

1 diced Shallots

1/8 c chopped Celery 

1 T roasted Garlic

2 T tomato paste concentrate 

Sauté 5 minutes 

Add beef shanks back 

Cover with a lid and a parchment round

Cook 1 hr 

Remove 

Add veggies 

Cook additional 1 hour

Veggies

6 small  Carrots, chopped 

6 small Potatoes, chopped 

1 Onion, chopped 

Lightly salt and pepper veggies

Place on top of shanks

Serve with crusty bread and collards

Do not skip this!! 

Wow! The pop of that lemon is amazing!

Gremolata 

zest of one lemon

1/2 t lemon juice

1/4 c finely minced parsley or cilantro 

4 t roasted garlic, mashed 

Salt and pepper 

1 t Olive oil 

 

English Muffin Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:37

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

        and give me life in your ways.

Dough made in bread machine and baked in oven!! 

Thank you Jo Ann for sharing!

Don't freak, during the bread cycle, this dough is very sticky and loose.

It will get more structure towards the end of cycle during the final rise.

3/4 c warm milk

2 eggs, room temp and lightly beaten

1 t kosher salt

2 T brown sugar

2 T softened butter

2 1/2 c AP flour

1 1/4 instant yeast

cornmeal for dusting top of loaves 

Add ingredients in the order to your bread machine

Select Dough Cycle

Afterwards, cut in half, roll into 2 balls

Spray plastic wrap with non stick

Cover with plastic and towel and let rise 15 minutes

Butter 2 loaf pans

Shape the loaves by pressing into rectangular 

Rectangle should be as long as bread pan 

Roll like cinnamon rolls 

Pinch seams and tuck in ends

Sprinkle cornmeal in a plate

Wet hand and rub top of loaves

Roll top of each loaf in cornmeal 

Place seam side down and cornmeal dusted side up and scooted to one side

Let loaves rise covered in warm place for 1 hr

I used oven with light on 

Remove loaves before preheating oven to 350 degrees

Bake 30 minutes

Rest in pan 15 minutes 

Rest on rack 1 hour

 

Mama's Southern Soulful Collard Greens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:11

    [11] I have stored up your word in my heart,

        that I might not sin against you.

Water just even with the greens after putting in large pot

2 lb collards, washed, stemmed and cut in strips

1 Onion, chopped 

1 c Ham pieces

2 t Chicken base seasoning 

2 T brown sugar 

1 T Bacon grease

2 t Season salt

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T Apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t Red pepper flakes 

1 T Roasted garlic

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

1-2 t additional white sugar if still bitter

Boil until tender 

 

Keto Cheese Wrap Breakfast Sandwich

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 37:31

    [31] The law of his God is in his heart;

        his steps do not slip.

1/4 c skim milk mozzarella shredded cheese, spread on parchment to a make a round flat 

1 T Parmesan sprinkled on top of mozzarella 

Air fry 350 degree for 8-9 minutes until browned around edges 

Cool 

Drain on paper towels 

Fill with toppings 

Topping

Crisp Turkey bacon pieces 

Fried hard egg

Perry's Steakhouse Knock Off Chocolate Tower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

keeping watch on the evil and the good.

Crispy Crunchy Crust

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped 

1 c Trader Joe's cookie butter 

2 c Frosted Flakes

Melt chocolate and cookie butter in microwave for 30 seconds increments until you can stir it smooth 

Add frosted flakes 

Mash into a parchment lined 13x9 pan

Freeze for 30 minutes 

Chocolate ganache 

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped 

2 oz dark chocolate chips, chopped 

8 oz heavy cream

1/4 c (2 oz) Butter, chopped into bits

Heat cream in microwave just till hot

Stir in both chocolates

Let Chocolate melt in hot cream for 2 minutes 

Whisk until smooth 

Add butter

Whisk until shiny

Pour over Crust 

Top with crushed toasted macadamia nuts

Put in freezer for 1-1/2 hrs

Remove parchment sheet with the bars to a cutting board

Cut to serve 

You can stack if you like but not needed 

Must store in fridge

So good with coffee