Limoncello Sauced Smoked Turkey and Andouille Over Zucchini Zoodles

But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. - Luke 11:20

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. - Luke 11:23

Drizzle of olive oil

1 c Smoked turkey breast, chopped

1 inch piece Andouille sausage, diced 

1 Shallots, diced

1 t Roasted garlic

Veggies

10 Left over Greek seasoned baby potatoes, quartered 

1 zucchini, make zoodles( zucchini noodles made with a hand held julienne tool)

Sauce

1/4 c Limoncello 

1/4 c cream

Salt and pepper to taste

 In the oil, sauté the shallots and sausage until tender, next add garlic, and turkey.

Sauté just to heat turkey.

Quickly add cream, limoncello and seasoning to make sauce. Reduce to sauce consistency.

Add veggie mix. Yum!

Cornbread and Croissant Southern Style Dressing

1 Peter 1:

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 10 inch cast iron skillet of cooked buttermilk cornbread 

4 toasted croissant, cut in half to toast, after toasting, dice

1 can cream of celery 

1 can cream of chicken

3 T fresh chopped sage

1 leek, sliced

1/4 c heavy cream

2 stalks celery, sliced thin

1 1/2 -2 c smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken

1 1/2 quarts Chicken stock, reserve the rest for gravy

In a 13x9 deep dish pan, crumble cornbread. Add the toasted croissant, soups, sage, leeks, cream, celery and chicken. Now add stock. Drizzle cream on top, bake 450 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until browned.

Sun Dried Tomato and Pancetta Pasta

Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered, "The Christ of God." - Luke 9:20

Prepared pasta, 2 cups

4 oz chopped pancetta

Drizzle olive oil

1 shallot, diced

3 T julienned Sun dried tomatoes

1 T Lemon juice

1/4 c White wine 

1/4 c Water

1 t Sugar

1 t roasted Garlic

2 T Heavy cream

1/2 t-1 t Ted's special spice mix, under seasoning tab this blog

Cracked black pepper

Sauté shallots, sun dried tomatoes and pancetta in a drizzle of olive oil, drain.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Add all liquid ingredients and seasoning, reduce to a gaze.

Add pancetta mixture back in.

Toss in pasta.

Serve with garlic bread.

Smoked Turkey Leg Green Beans

26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law,

28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

29 "Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 

30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 

31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."  - Luke 2:26-32

2lbs Fresh green beans

1 Onion, sliced

1 T Chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules

Drizzle Olive oil

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

Cracked black pepper

1 Smoked turkey leg, cut meat 

2 c Water

Boil until green beans are tender.

Carb Friendly Fake Creamed Potatoes

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." - Matthew 28:18-20

1 head of cauliflower, cut out stems

2 c Water

1 T Chicken base seasoning

1/2 t garlic granules

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

Cracked black pepper to taste

Whipping ingredients:

2 T cream cheese

1 pat butter

1 t Parsley

2 T Parmesan Reggiano 

1 T heavy cream

This is one of those things you see and don't believe but say what the heck, I'll give it a try.

They were delicious! 

I had a 4 inch head which had only 13 g of carbs.

Boil the cauliflower in the seasoned water for 10 minutes.

Drain all the water.

While the cauliflower is still warm, add the whipping ingredients.

Beat with mixer until fluffy.

Bourbon Brown Sugar Bananas on Belgium Waffles

3 O LORD, what is man that you regard him, or the son of man that you think of him? 

4 Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow.  - Psalm 144:3-4

3 bananas, sliced 

1 pat butter

1/4 c brown sugar

2 T bourbon

1 T vanilla

2 T heavy cream

Belgium waffles, recipe under breakfast tab 

Melt butter in a sauté pan, add brown sugar, vanilla and bourbon.

Cook 2 minutes.

Add bananas and cream. 

Sauté until sauce slightly thickens.

Sausage and Spicy Pimento Cheese Croissants

I cry to you, O LORD; I say, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living."  - Psalm 142:5

Cook sausage patty till crisp.

Toast croissant.

Spread pimento cheese on croissant.

Yum, enjoy.

Smoked Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is near, and as destruction from the Almighty it comes.  - Joel 1:15

1/2 of a jalapeño, chopped

1 shallot

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

Drizzle of olive oil for sautéing pepper and shallot 

1 box of elbow macaroni, cooked al dente

1 c velveeta

1/2 c smoked Gouda

1/4 c Gruyere 

1/4 c mozzarella 

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dry mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

1 c half and half

1/2 c heavy cream

Extra half and half

Topping

2 beaten eggs

1 c sharp cheddar

Place the cooked and cooled macaroni in a 13x9 foil pan.

Drizzle oil in sauce pan, add shallot, peppers and garlic and cook until shallots are soft.

Place the half and half, cream, and all the cheeses in the sauce pan with the pepper shallot mix.

Melt the cheese to make the sauce.

Add the seasonings.

Pour sauce on the macaroni and add more half and half so that the macaroni and cheese is creamy.

Sprinkle 1/2 c cheese on top, take a fork and swirl in the beaten eggs. Add the rest of the cheese.

Smoke for 2 hours on 250 degrees.

EJ's Citrus Bourbon BBQ Sauce

But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless!  - Psalm 141:8

44 oz Heinz ketchup

1/2c to 3/4c white vinegar (according to taste) 

1T Garlic Herb seasoning

1T smoky chipotle Tabasco

2T McCormick Cajun seasoning

1/2c to 3/4c white sugar (according to taste)

1/2 of lime squeezed for the juice

1 T molasses

1/2 t Salt

Cracked black pepper

Dash Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c of Jim Beam

Simmer for 15 minutes.

The flavor of this is tart, sweet and slightly spicy hot with an undertone of yummy bourbon flavor!!!

Taste by dipping a spoon in, shake off excess.

You can adjust the flavor, more sugar or more bourbon etc. as you simmer the sauce.

Limoncello Creamy Sauce Lobster and Shrimp Pasta

I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise;  - Psalm 138:1

4 oz of cooked Langoustine Lobster

10 cooked and cleaned Shrimp 

5 Mushrooms, sliced

1 Leek, sliced

1 pat Butter

Drizzle Olive oil

Cooked Pasta

1/4 c Limoncello 

1/4 c Parmesan

1/4 c pasta water

1/8 c Half and half

1/2 t Chicken base seasoning

Cracked black pepper

Sauté leeks and mushrooms in butter/oil mixture with seasoning base.

Add limoncello, half and half, Parmesan, pasta water and pepper.

Let sauté until thick, add shrimp and lobster.

Heat through.

Toss in pasta.

FIREBIRD'S KNOCK OFF LOBSTER SPINACH QUESO DIP

But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior.  - Hosea 13:4

1 T OLIVE OIL

1/4 C GARLIC/SHALLOT MIX 

1/2 BAR CREAM CHEESE

1/2 BAG SPINACH

1 T SHRIMP BASE STOCK, RECIPE UNDER FISH/SHRIMP TAB

1/2 CAN TOMATO SOUP

3/4 C EVAPORATED MILK  

1 C PEPPER JACK CHEESE 

1/4 POUND LANGOUSTINE LOBSTER( PUBLIX FROZEN SECTION)

CHOP SPINACH AND LOBSTER. 

IN OIL, SAUTÉ GARLIC/SHALLOT MIXTURE UNTIL SOFT. 

ADD CREAM CHEESE, TOMATO SAUCE, MILK AND JACK CHEESE AND SHRIMP BASE. 

MELT CHEESE AND WHISK TOGETHER UNTIL BLENDED. 

ADD LOBSTER AND SPINACH. 

SIMMER ABOUT 10 MINUTES UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.

Shrimp Base Stock

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.  - Psalm 138:8

shrimp tails, I used 10 tails 

2 c water

1 t chicken base seasoning

1/2 c chopped leeks

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

4 mushroom stems

1 bay leaf

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon crushed

Fresh cracked pepper

4 parsley stems

Bring water to boil.

Add all ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.

Strain, reserve liquid and freeze.

Smoked Chicken Noodle and Veggie Stir Fry

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! 

6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.  - Psalm 126:5-6

2 c Smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken

Asparagus 

Mushrooms

Leeks

Carrots

1/4 c 1/2 and 1/2

Chicken Ramen noodles, discard flavor pgk and reserve 1 c pasta water

1/4 c White wine

2 heaping T Chicken base seasoning 

Make ramen and set aside.

Veggies:

1 bunch tiny stalk Asparagus 

6 Mushrooms, sliced

1 Leeks, sliced

2 Carrots, matchstick cut

Stir fry in a few drizzles of olive oil until slightly tender.

Add chicken, then add wine, 1/2 and 1/2 , seasoning, and pasta water.

Sauté until sauce reduces and thickens.

Add cooked and drained ramen.

This is an original ej creation. Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!  - Psalm 128:1

Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets

Cinnamon sugar mixture

Butter in tub 

Glaze 

1/2 c Powdered sugar

1 t Milk

Drop 1/2 & 1/2

Drop Vanilla extract

Needs to be thick but pourable.

Bake 20 minutes on 375 degrees.

Roll out dough.

Sprinkle sugar/cinnamon mixture from end to end.

Take a fork and scrape the butter into tiny shreds.

Scatter over sugared dough.

Roll tightly. 

Slice into rolls.

Pour glaze on top.

Pot Likker Greens

Happy New Years!!!

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.  - Psalm 128:4

Mixed greens, kale-turnip greens mustards roughly 32 oz

1 Onion, sliced

5 Mushrooms, sliced

1 t roasted Garlic

1 link grilled Smoked sausage

1 t Cajun seasoning

1 T Chicken base seasoning

2 T Sugar

2 t Pepper sauce

Olive oil for sautéing 

Water

Sauté, onions and mushrooms until softened, add roasted garlic.

Add dry seasonings, pepper sauce, sausage and then the water.

Start with 3 c of water.

Add greens next and stir.

You want enough water to come 3/4 of the way to the top of greens. 

Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes. 

Greens should be tender.

Serve with cornbread.

Chimichurri Sauced Smoked Chicken And Broccoli Casserole

Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he has mercy upon us.  - Psalm 123:2

4 c Smoked Chicken or rotisserie 

1 can cream of Chicken soup

2 T Chimichurri sauce, recipe on sandwich tab

1/4 c White wine

1 c Broccoli florets

1/4 c Mayo 

1/2 t Garlic granules

1/2 t Greek seasoning 

1/4 c Sour cream

1/4 c Cheddar

1 Onion, sliced

Topping

1/4 c Panko 

1/4 c Onion rings in a can

1/2 c Cheddar 

Place Chimichurri sauce in skillet, add onions, broccoli and sauté.

When onions are tender add wine and sauté.

Cut off heat.

Set aside.

Place chicken, soup, mayo and sour cream in a casserole and mix well.

Add seasonings.

Add veggie mix with wine drippings.

Sprinkle Panko, then onion rings and finish with cheese.

Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes. 

This is an original ej creation!! Enjoy.

EJ's BBQ Sauce Sprite Chicken

Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.  - Psalm 124:8

Pat of butter

3/4 c BBQ sauce, I make my own

3/4 c Sprite 

6 chicken tenderloins

Melt butter, add Sprite and sauce.

Bring to a boil and add chicken.

Cook covered on medium heat for 10 minutes on each side. 

Keep flipping every couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Yum!!