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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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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bread Machine Made Dough Mountain Sourdough Oven Baked

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew 28:18-20


[18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”



1 c cool water

1/3 c sourdough Discard 

1-1/2 t sea salt

1-1/2 t sugar

1-1/2 T olive oil

3 c aerated bread flour

1-1/2 t instant yeast


Add ingredients to bread machine in order listed 

Start dough cycle (1-1/2 hr)

Check dough ball a few times to see if it's pulling away from sides

Add water or flour a teaspoon at a time if needed

Mine was perfect 

When cycle is done, it should have doubled

Lightly flour parchment 

Shape into ball by pinching and pulling dough on bottom 

Cover and rest 10 minutes 

Shape dough into rectangular 

Short side just slightly wider than bread pan

Roll like cinnamon rolls

Seal seam really well

Tuck ends

Grease 9x5 pan with non stick

Place seam side down

Cover and rise 45-50 minutes until rise is 1 inch taller than pan

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Lightly dust loaf with flour 

Adjust oven to 425 degrees

Carefully make 3 slits in top using sharp knife 

Bake 25 minutes until internal temp is 200 degrees

Cool 10 minutes in pan

Remove to rack and cool a full hour before cutting

Bread top will be hard but will soften as loaf cools

Oh my goodness!! 

Delicious!



Monday, March 23, 2026

Pineapple Toasted Coconut Bundt Poke Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 69:34


    [34] Let heaven and earth praise him,

        the seas and everything that moves in them.



Ingredients

1 c unsalted butter

2 c granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 t coconut extract

1 t vanilla extract

3 c aerated all-purpose flour

1 t  baking powder

1/2  t salt

1 c crushed and drained pineapple

1 c coconut milk (unsweetened) or pineapple juice

1 c sour cream

1 c toasted sweetened grated coconut


1 can sweetened condensed milk

Pour in holes of warm cake


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a bundt pan generously.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. 

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Stir in the coconut and vanilla extracts.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.

In a third bowl, combine sour cream, coconut milk, and drained pineapple.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the pineapple mixture.

Fold in the shredded coconut gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the surface.

Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before un-molding.

Using a wooden spoon, poke holes in warm cake.

Pour condensed milk over cake.


Sunday, March 22, 2026

Hatch Chile Ground Chicken Cheese Dip Over BBQ Fritos

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!



2-3 ground seasoned chicken patties or (1-1-/2 c ground chicken seasoned) 

I used frozen patties I keep made up for burgers

1 t olive oil

Brown and chop up

Place in plate 


1/4 c chopped button mushrooms 

2 large green onions, chopped 

1 t olive oil

Using same skillet chicken was cooked in

Add oil and veggies

Sauté 


Add 

1/4 c half and half 

1 c milk

1 tiny can chopped hatch chilies

1/2 c water

Sauté until slightly reduced

Add cooked ground chicken 

Season with salt, pepper and toasted cumin

Add 

1/2 c Velveeta, chopped 

1/4 c pepper Jack cheese, shredded

1/4 mozzarella, shredded

Stir until cheese is melted 

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro 



Quick Easy Fish Nachos


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 69:3


    [3] I am weary with my crying out;

        my throat is parched.

    My eyes grow dim

        with waiting for my God.



Frozen Tilapia Filets cut into strips, thawed (Aldi) season

Cornmeal dust to roll fish in 

Lemon slices

Seasoning of your choice (I used Cajun, salt and pepper) 

Avocado creama

Pico de gallo

Tortilla chips

 

Dust 

Grind cornmeal in grinder to make a dust

 

Avocado creama

Mayo

Sour cream

Salt, pepper, and toasted cumin

Mash together


Pico de gallo

Diced Ripe tomatoes 

Diced Onion

Diced Jalapeño 

Salt, pepper and toasted cumin

Mix

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread Dough

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 68:19


    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah



Make dough in bread maker, easy 

Bake in oven, easy


2/3 c milk

2 large eggs

1 T vanilla extract 

3 T butter chopped 

1/4 c sugar

1-1/2 t salt

1/2 t cinnamon 

3 c aerated bread flour

2-1/4 t instant yeast

Into bread machine in this order

Set to dough cycle

Dough Cycle is 1hr 30 minutes 

Check a couple of times to make sure a ball is forming and pulling away from sides


Set aside 

2/3 c light raisins


Set aside for filling

1/3 c powdered sugar

2 t cinnamon 

1/8 t ground cloves 

Mix


Set aside for glaze of the loaf before baking

1 egg 

1 T water

Whisk

Brush bread top


After dough cycle is complete

Place on lightly floured parchment 

Pull dough over and pinch bottom to form ball

Cover and rest 10 minutes 

Flatten out dough and kneed in the raisins 

Shoot for a 10x14 size rectangle 

Lightly mist flattened dough with water

Add filling leaving a 1/2 inch border 

Tightly roll beginning with short ends, like making cinnamon rolls

Pinch edges and ends tightly together

Give a gentle roll to set seam

Place seam side down in a greased 9x5 inch loaf 

Let rise, covered 45-90 minutes until doubled in size

Brush with glaze wash


Bake preheated 375 degree oven middle rack 35-45 min until instant read thermometer reads 190 degrees 

Cool 10 minutes in pan

Move to rack and cool 20 minutes 

Slice and butter to serve