Greek Seasoned Chop

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.  - Proverbs 14:12

6 bone in center cut pork chops

Greek seasoning( I make my own, recipe under seasoning tab this blog)

Seasoned meat tenderizer

Olive oil for frying

Pound chop.

Seasoning both sides with tenderizer, it's salty so go very lightly, then use the Greek seasoning as a rub. 

Bring oil up to medium high heat and add chops, I did 3 at a time cause my non stick skillet is huge.

After they are lightly browned on both sides, cover. 

Cook until temp reaches 140 degrees.

These were delicious!!!

Coconut Flour and All Purpose Flour Biscuits

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones! 

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD, 

7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?  - Psalm 89:5-7

1 c organic coconut flour

1 c AP flour

6 T butter, cut into 1/8 inch chunks

1/4 t cream of tarter

1 t salt

1 T baking powder 

2 t sugar

Add these after mixing dry ingredients.

1 c buttermilk

Pinch of baking soda

Put all dry ingredients plus the butter in food processor and plus a few times to get the consistency of corn meal.

You will have a few tiny beads of butter, you want this.

Put into mixing bowl.

Add soda to buttermilk and add to dry ingredients.

Mix.

Mixture will be like a cookie consistency.

Pull a small amount of the dough.

Roll out in your hand and pat down.

Bake preheated oven 375 degrees 15-20 minutes.

Outside of biscuit will have crunchy texture but inside will be fluffy.

They will look like a drop biscuit.

These biscuits are delicious with a nutty flavor and a toasted coconut fragrance.

Trader Joe's Inspired Orange Chicken and Shrimp

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? - Matthew 16:26

For the marinade and sauce:

1 c chicken broth made from chicken base seasoning, 1 t base and 1 c water

1/4 c orange juice

1 t orange zest

4 T rice vinegar

1/8 c soy sauce

1/2 t turmeric root

1/2 c brown sugar or honey

1/2 t molasses 

3 roasted garlic, mashed

1 T fresh grated ginger

1/4 t cayenne pepper

3 boneless chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces

12 shrimp, cleaned and tail off

1 T plus 2 t cornstarch

2 T cold water

For the coating and frying:

2 large egg whites

1 c cornstarch

½ t baking soda

¼ t cayenne pepper

 oil for frying

To make the marinade and sauce, combine the chicken broth, turmeric root, orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey roasted garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan; whisk to blend well.  Measure out ¾ cup of the mixture and transfer it to a large ziploc bag.  Add the chicken pieces to the bag. Refrigerate and let marinate 30 minutes. Bring rest of sauce to a simmer.  In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.  Add the mixture to the saucepan and continue simmering.

For the coating, add egg whites to bowl and whisk. Combine the cornstarch, baking soda and cayenne pepper; whisk to blend, ad bowl. Drain the chicken and pat dry. Dip a few pieces of chicken in whisked eggs then cornstarch mixture, shake and fry. Add towarm sauce. 

Homemade Chick fil a Slaw

But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"-  - 1 Corinthians 2:9

This is the real deal!!!

4 t vinegar

1/4 c sugar

1/4 t dry mustard

1/4 t salt

1 c mayo

2 bags slaw mix, 10 oz size, finely shredded and chopped

1/4 c carrots, finely chopped

Whisk together, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, salt until sugar desolves. 

Add mayo and whisk.

Add in veggies.

Mix to combine.

Chill 2 hours.

Feta and Baked Greek Veggies

9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders,

10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false,

12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. - 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Carrot, cut into 1/2 inch chunks

Onion, quartered

Red bell pepper, cut into strips

Yellow squash, cut into chunks

Zucchini, cut into chunks

Feta

Seasonings:

2 T Olive oil

1 T Greek seasoning

1/2 of a Meyer lemon, juiced

Coarse Kosher salt, to taste

Black Pepper, to taste

1/4 c feta, crumbled

Toss in oil.

Season and squeeze lemon juice, toss again.

Bake 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with feta.

Greek Style Filet

For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. - 1 Corinthians 1:17

2 filets

1/4 t Greek seasoning on each side( I make my own, recipe under seasoning tab this blog)

1/2 Meyer lemon, juiced

1 t Clarified butter

Place clarified butter in cast iron skillet.

Heat until hot and add seasoned filets.

Sear on each side.

Squeeze lemon juice on both sides.

Cook until desired doneness.

Greek Boiled Red Potatoes

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18

6 medium red potatoes, quartered

1 t chicken base seasoning

Water just to cover

To finish:

Greek seasoning

1/2 Meyer lemon, juiced

Olive oil 

Boil until fork tender.

Drain and toss in oil.

Season with Greek seasoning and squeeze on lemon juice and toss. 

Salt and pepper to taste.

Broccoli Sage and Chicken Casserole

Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!  - Psalm 82:8

3 c rotisserie pulled chicken 

1 1/2 c chopped broccoli

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/4 mayo

1/4 c sour cream

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1/2 Meyer Lemon, juiced

3 T chopped fresh sage

1/2 t chicken base seasoning

1/4 c water

Topping

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1/4 c panko

1/4 c canned onion rings

Mix first 10 ingredients together and place in 13x9 greased casserole pan.

Sprinkle topping ingredients on casserole and bake  in a preheated 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Cinnamon Bun Oreo Cookie Mini Strawberry Banana Trifles

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18

Makes 6 mini trifles

1/2 pgk.cinnamon bun Oreos, crumbled (remove filling out of half)

3 c sliced strawberries 

2 bananas 

1 c sugar

1 c water

1/2 of a Meyer lemon, juiced

1 capful Jim Beam bourbon

Slurry made of 1/4 c water and 2 T cornstarch 

1/2 c chopped candied pecans

Cream topping mixture

3 c heavy cream

1/2 c sugar

1 T vanilla 

Heat the sugar, water, berries, lemon, and bourbon to a light boil.

Add slurry, stir until thickened.

Place in freezer until chilled.

Crumble cookies, remove the cream filling from half of the cookies and discard.

Add cookies to cooled berries.

Make cream topping mixture by whipping the ingredients until stiff peaks form and set aide.

To assemble mini trifles, place a pinch of candied pecans in the bottom of each trifle.

Next add 1/4 c of berry mixture, a few chopped bananas, cream topping and repeat for another layer.

End with a pinch of candied pecans.

Lower Carb Hot Dog Wrapper

1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,

4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. - Romans 13:1-4

A regular hot dog bun has 21 carbs. 

A small tortilla has 15 carbs.

It taste great and all your toppings don't fall out!!!

Beef Brats

Small tortillas

Toppings of your choice

Mesquite Greek Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 

26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 

27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. 

28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.  - Psalm 73:25-28

1 mesquite flavored pork tenderloin, rinse

Greek seasoning

1 13x9 foil pan with high sides

Bake 450 degrees for 45 minutes. 

Turn once during cooking.

Put rub on one side, cook 22 minutes then flip, put rub on the second side and finish cooking.

Internal temp should be 150 degrees.

Hash Brown Smoked Sausage Casserole

We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. - Romans 6:9

1 c hash browns, I use dehydrated

1 c grilled smoked sausage, cut into chunks

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1/4 c sour cream

1/2 t Greek seasoning

3 green onions chopped 

Smoky Chipotle Tabasco 

Topping

1/4 c panko

1/2 c cheese

1/4 c canned onion rings, crushed 

Rehydrate hash browns in hot water for 15 minutes and drain.

Mix all ingredients together except topping items.

Place in a greased pie plate.
Add toppings.

Cover loosely with foil, remove last 15 minutes.

Bake in preheated 350 oven for 40 minutes.

Stir Fry Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;  - Proverbs 2:6

Pgk. of fresh Brussel sprouts, cleaned and outer layers removed, sliced thin

Onion, cut in half, slice and caramelize in clarified butter and olive oil

6 pieces Bacon, fried crisp, reserve 1 T grease

1/2 t Smoked paprika

1 t Dry mustard

1/2 t Sugar

1 T Chicken base seasoning

1 T Red wine vinegar

1/4 c Half & Half

Caramelize onions in oil and clarified butter and drain on paper towels.

Set aside.

Fry bacon crisp, drain and set aside.

Clean sprouts and remove outer leaves.

Slice the Brussel sprouts thin, discard root.

Season with all seasonings.

Stir fry in 1 T bacon grease until tender.

Add half & half and vinegar.

When tender, add bacon and onions.

   

Peanut Butter Pie in an Oreo Crust

And he said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD." - Job 1:21

1 prepared Oreo pie crust

1 cream cheese, softened

3/4 c sugar

1 c peanut butter

16 oz. container of thawed cool whip 

Cream sugar, cream cheese and peanut butter together with a mixer.

Stir in 8 oz. of cool whip.

Fill Oreo pie crust, freeze for a few hours.

Frost with remaining cool whip. 

Keep refrigerated.

Broccoli Bacon Corn Casserole

2 O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. 

3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions.  - Psalm 65:2-3

1 bag frozen broccoli florets, chopped

1 Green Giant niblets white corn in sauce

1/2 c sharp Cheddar, shredded

1 t chicken base seasoning

2 T Celery, sliced

4 slices Bacon, diced

1 Shallot, diced

1 T Roasted garlic, mashed

1/4 c Mushrooms, sliced

1 t Clarified butter

1/4 c Smoked Gruyere, sliced

1/3 c half and half

1/4 c Cream cheese

Topping

Panko bread crumbs

Crushed Onion rings, canned

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Prepare corn and broccoli in microwave.

Place in greased casserole pan and add 1/2 c cheddar.

Set aside.

In clarified butter sauté shallots, celery, bacon, garlic, mushrooms and seasoning. 

Add to broccoli-corn mixture.

Microwave Gruyere, cream cheese and half & half until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Add to veggie mix and combine.

Sprinkle topping ingredients on casserole and bake 350 for 25 minutes or until browned.