Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Chicken with Mushrooms and Yellow Squash in Wine Sauce





And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. - 1 John 5:20







5 Chicken tenderloins, chopped fine
5 large Mushrooms, sliced
1 Shallots, diced
1 Yellow squash
3 Baby bell peppers, seeded, cut in half and sliced
1/4 c White wine ( I used Sauvignon Blanc)
1 T Chicken base seasoning
1/4 c half and half
3 T Sweet basil compound butter
1 t Olive oil
Sauté chicken base seasoning, mushrooms, shallots, peppers, and squash in oil and compound butter. Remove, and add chicken to juice and brown. 
Add veggies back in. Add wine and cream, simmer until sauce thickens. Could serve over rice.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Brownies with Sticky Mounds Filling






9 My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. 
10 If favor is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he deals corruptly and does not see the majesty of the LORD. 
11 O LORD, your hand is lifted up, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people, and be ashamed. Let the fire for your adversaries consume them.  - Isaiah 26:9-11




1 box of brownies with chocolate chips, baked according to box and cooled( place in freezer to slightly harden)

Filling:
1 c Coconut
1/8 c Eagle brand
1 cap full Jim Beam
1/2 c Powdered sugar


You may have to add more powdered sugar. Mix well, will be sticky. Place on plastic wrap, fold wrap over the whole thing and mash until you get a really thin layer. Place in freezer to harden. Cut into squares. Slit cooled brownies and sandwich in the filling. Really rich but oh so good!!!

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Delicious Filets with a pat of Compound Butter






O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.  - Isaiah 25:1








2-4 filets
Evelyn's rub, this blog under rubs tab.

Grill to your liking.
Add a thin pat of compound butter on top of filet while it's warm.

Compound Butter for Filets






And this is the promise that he made to us-eternal life. - 1 John 2:25






1 stick of softened salted butter
2 T fresh sweet basil, chopped
2 T roasted garlic
1 T chives, chopped

Bring butter to room temp,
Clean and chop basil and chives.
Mash roasted garlic.
Mix together and place on plastic wrap.
Mound into a log shape and refrigerate.
After your filet is cooked and still warm, add a small pat to the top.
Yum!
This could be used on all kinds of meats, fish or veggies.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Crispy Mongolian Shrimp and Chicken Over Rice











24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,
25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. - 2 Timothy 2:24-26






Shrimp and chicken seasoning:
1 t salt
1/2 t brown sugar
1/2 t of granulated garlic powder

Dipping batter for shrimp and chicken 
1/4 c soy sauce
1/2 c cornstarch 
1 egg, beaten
Whisk together, will be very thick

Oil for frying.

1/2 Bag of shrimp, cleaned, tail off
3 chicken tenderloins, chopped
Prepared brown basmati rice
2 baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced lengthwise
3 baby bell peppers, sliced matchstick style
1 t fresh ginger, minced
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 c Mirin
1 t roasted garlic, minced
1 leek, sliced thin


Preheat the oil to hot.
Add the shrimp and chicken to a bowl and season with salt, brown sugar and granulated garlic. Mix well.
Add shrimp and chicken to dipping batter and coat.
Fry the shrimp and chicken separately in the oil until golden brown. Then, remove the from the oil and let the shrimp and chicken drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. To the hot oil, 
add the ginger, bok choy, peppers, carrots, onions and garlic.


Sauce:
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c honey
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c water
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 T 
oil

Cook the sauce ingredients over medium high heat 
stirring occasionally. Once the sauce thickens, it’s ready for use.











Monday, May 18, 2015

Roasted Yellow Cauliflower







8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. - 1 Peter 5:8-10








1 head of yellow cauliflower, cut out root, separate into chunks
Olive oil, spritz or drizzle on pieces
1/2 t Garlic granules 
1/2 t kosher salt
1/4 t Cajun seasoning
1/4 c White wine, drizzle over
1 c Italian cheese blend

Roast 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Spritz pieces with oil, season and drizzle with wine. 
When done, sprinkle cheese, return to oven but turn off the heat. 

Meatball Stroganoff







He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. - 1 Peter 2:24





8-10 Meatballs, cut into quarters
1 Leek, sliced
3 small banana bell pepper, sliced
6 Mushrooms, sliced
2 T Roasted garlic
2 T fresh Parsley
1 t olive oil
Pinch sugar
Pinch nutmeg
1 t Chicken base seasoning 
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Splash of cream
1/2 c Water 
1/2 c White wine


Add these in last.
1 c Sour cream
1/4 c Water mixed with 1 t cornstarch 
Egg noodles or (cooked angel hair, broken into 2 inch pieces)

Sauté leeks, mushrooms, roasted garlic and peppers in oil, add meatball pieces.
Season with all seasonings and parsley.
Cook until meatballs are done.
Add wine and water, simmer 5 minutes. 
Add sour cream and cream, stirring to incorporate.
Add cornstarch water mixture and stir until sauce gets thickened. 
Add noodles.



Monday, May 11, 2015

Avocado Topped Chicken Cheesesteak with Half Sours







17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. - James 3:17-18









1 Rotisserie chicken breast, chopped
1 t butter, for sautéing onions
1/2 sliced Onions 
1 t roasted garlic, mashed
2 slices Munster cheese, torn into strips
1/2 t Cuban seasoning
1 cap full Jim Beam
2 t Yellow mustard
Onion Buns, toasted



Half Sours

1 sliced English cucumber
3 T red wine vinegar
2 T kosher salt
1/2 t granulated garlic
1/2 onion, sliced
Pinch pepper flakes
1/2 t pickling spice
1 t dill weed
Water
Quart size jar

Place seasonings in jar, add vinegar and 1 c water.
Shake.
Add onion and cucumber slices.
Add more water if needed so you have 2 inches empty head space at the top.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours, turning and slightly shaking frequently. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Maple Ham Waffle and Potato Bake






And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. - Hebrews 11:6






1 1/2 c Ham, chopped
2 cellophane pkgs. from Mini Maple flavored Waffle, baked crisp and quartered
1 c Shredded potatoes, fried with onion, salted and peppered 
1/2 onion
1 1/2 c Cheese, reserve 1/2 c for top
4 Eggs, beaten
1/4 c buttermilk
1/4 c milk
1/4 c Maple syrup

Optional:
Drizzle bourbon white chocolate sauce on top!!

Bottle of white chocolate sauce with a capful of bourbon.
Shake.


Fry potatoes and onions together in a little olive oil. Drain.
Toast waffles.
Chop ham.
Grate potatoes and mash between paper towels to remove water.
Put little chunks of the potatoes. 
Layer waffles in a casserole, followed by ham, then potato mixture, then cheese and repeat layer.
Beat eggs and add milks.
Pour over layers.
Cover with plastic wrap and top with heavy skillet.
Set in fridge for 30 minutes.
Set on counter for 15 minutes so you will have even baking.
Top with 1/2 c cheese.
Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Jim Beam Mustard Sauce Philly Cheesesteak






18 "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. 
19 If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; 
20 but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."  - Isaiah 1:18-20



1/2 lb. Sliced no nitrate beef
6 slices Muenster cheese
2 t roasted garlic
1 sliced Onion
2 capfuls Jim Beam
2 t yellow Mustard
Sliced Avocado
Lettuce 
Pickles slices, sweet or dill
Onion rolls, toasted

Sauté onions and garlic in a little olive oil. When they are translucent, add beef. Now add whiskey and mustard, stir to incorporate. Chop cheese and melt into beef mixture.
To build sandwich, toast bun, add lettuce, then beef mixture and pickles.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Cuban Salmon Cakes

























And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, - Hebrews 5:9





2-6 ounce cans salmon
1 c crushed Butter flavored crackers
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 onion, diced

1/2 shallot, diced
1 stalk celery, minced
1/8 t pepper flakes

1 T lemon juice
2 t dry mustard
1/2 t kosher salt
1 t Cuban seasoning
1 t garlic granules
1 t onion powder
2 T fresh cilantro 
olive oil for frying


Drain salmon and set aside. In a large bowl add crackers, minced vegetables, all the spices, juice and mayo mix well. 
Add salmon. 
Make salmon patties and roll in panko. 
Add more lemon juice if desired.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add patties and brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve with smoky remoulade found on this blog under the sauces tab. 
You can also bake these, preheated 425 degrees.
Drizzle with clarified butter, 15 minutes on each side, if not browned enough, put under broiler on middle rack for 1 minute or until desired brownness.