Left Over BBQ Chicken Stir Fry

169 Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word! 

170 Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.  - Psalm 119:169-170

Jim n Nicks left over chicken from a whole chicken, chopped

1 t olive oil

2 carrots, matchstick cut

1 onion, sliced thin

1 t roasted garlic

1/2 cabbage, cut into strips

2 t Greek seasoning

1 t compound butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

Place oil in large skillet and heat.

Add onions, carrots,cabbage, seasonings, and garlic, stir fry until slightly tender.

Add chicken and butter. 

This dish came together very fast and was delicious!!!

Beef Sun Dried Tomatoes Eggplant and Penne Pasta Bake

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,

21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. - Ephesians 3:14-21

1 and 1/4 lb. beef, cooked and drained

1 shallot, diced

2 c cooked penne pasta, cook al dente

1 c 4 cheese Italian cheese blend

1/2 c heavy cream

1/4 c sun dried tomatoes on oil, chopped

1 grilled eggplant, chopped

1 sm. jar of spaghetti sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t garlic granules

1 t fresh sweet basil

1 t fresh oregano

1 t fresh hot and spicy oregano

1 t lemon thyme

Topping 

1/2 c Italian cheese blend

1 bag crushed BBQ pork skins

Cook pasta, drain and set aside.

Cook beef and shallot, drain and set aside.

Grill salted eggplant, spritzing with olive oil.

Place all seasonings, pasta, eggplant, cheese, beef, sun dried tomatoes, cream and spaghetti sauce in a 13x9 casserole pan. Top with topping. Bake 350 degrees for 45 min. Broil on middle rack to brown top. Yum!

Pimento Broccoli Chicken Casserole Topped With Mac's BBQ Pork Skins

13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.

15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. - Revelation 22:13-15

Topping

1 small bag of Mac's BBQ pork skins, crushed

1/2 c Italian 4 cheese blend (I used Bella Collina, found at Sam's)

2 Rotisserie chicken breasts, pulled

1 c chopped steamed broccoli

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1/4 c pimentos from a jar

1 onion, chopped

1/2 t garlic granules

1/4 c heavy cream

1/4 c sour cream

2 T water

1/2 t chicken base seasoning

Mix all ingredients together except topping.

Place in a 13x9 pan.

Top wth topping mixture.

Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Chinese Beef Unexpected Cheddar Quesadillas

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!  - Psalm 111:10

A Chinese/ Mexican fusion dish! 

These are delicious!

Chinese beef, recipe on this blog under Asian tab(makes a lot and freezes well)

Small Tortillas, brushed with olive oil

Unexpected Cheddar, slice into thin slices (Trader Joes)

Sharp Cheddar, shredded

Place oil in pan and wipe tortillas in oil, only the side that will toast. 

Place one type of cheese on tortilla then the shredded beef.

Place the other type cheese on meat and add tortilla. 

Place foil on top. 

Weight down with cast iron skillet.

Cut into quarters.

White Chocolate Mocha Latte Pecan Pie

He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.  - Psalm 111:4

2 regular pie shells

3 eggs

1 c sugar 

1 1/2 c chopped pecans

1/2 c Karo syrup

1/4 c melted butter, cooled

1/2 t cinnamon

1 t bourbon

White chocolate chips scattered loosely on bottom of pie shell after it has been pricked with a fork.

3 Dove white chocolate mocha swirls candies, per pies, chopped, sprinkled over the white chocolate.

Set aside.

Beat eggs and sugar with a whisk.

Stir in Karo, butter, cinnamon and bourbon.

Add pecans.

Divide half of the mixture between the two pie shells.

Bake 375 for 20 minutes.

Lower heat to 325 and bake 20 minutes more. 

If pie are browning too much, cover loosely with foil.

Cool before serving.

Lemon Thyme Sage Black Truffle Butter

He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he made may know it.  - Job 37:7

1 c softened Irish salted butter

1 t black truffle oil

1 t minced onion

1 t sage, chopped

1 t lemon thyme

1/2 t rosemary, chopped

1/2 t Greek oregano, chopped

1/2 t hot and spicy oregano, chopped

1 t roasted garlic, smashed

4 T Parmesan Reggiano, grated

Pinch of granulated garlic

Kosher salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Pulse in food processor.

Use on roasted veggies, bread, sandwiches or potatoes.

Fresh Herb Roasted Veggies

26 Help me, O LORD my God! Save me according to your steadfast love! 

27 Let them know that this is your hand; you, O LORD, have done it!  - Psalm 109:26-27

2 Carrots, chopped tiny

1 Onion, quartered

2 Yellow squash, chopped

1 Zucchini, chopped

1/2 bunch Asparagus, chopped

1/2 Red bell peppers, cut into strips

1t fresh Greek oregano, chopped

1t fresh hot and spicy oregano, chopped

1t fresh rosemary, chopped

1t lemon thyme, chopped

1/2 t Greek seasoning

1/2 t garlic granules

1 T Olive oil

Kosher salt, to taste

Cracked black Pepper, to taste

Toss veggies in oil and seasonings.

Bake 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

To finish, place 2 T lemon thyme sage black truffle butter on hot veggies and stir.
Recipe for the butter on this blog under compound butter tab.

Smoked Sausage Herbed and Creamed Green Beans

When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.  - Psalm 146:4

1/2 link grilled Smoked sausage, chopped

1 lb. fresh Green beans, snapped

2 c water

1 Onion, chopped

1/2 t Fresh lemon Thyme, use only the tiny leaves

1/2 t Fresh Greek oregano, diced

1/2 t Fresh hot and spicy oregano, diced

1/2 t Fresh Rosemary, diced

1 T Cream cheese

1 T Olive oil

1 t Chicken seasoning base

Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 T Heavy cream

Bring water, onions, oil and seasonings to a boil.

Add washed, trimmed and snapped green beans to water.

When water is just about cooked out, add cream cheese and cream.

Stir to incorporate.

Asian-Greek Fusion Stir Fry

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. - 2 Corinthians 5:21

1 c pulled Rotisserie Chicken, dark or light meat

1 zucchini, chopped

2 Bok Choy, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 Meyer lemon, juiced

Olive oil for sautéing 

1 t Greek seasoning

1 t Rosemary

1 T Soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Stir fry onion and zucchini in oil.

Add chicken and Bok choy, soy, along with the juice from the lemon and the seasonings.

This dish comes together pretty quick.

Pasta Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

but you, O LORD, are on high forever.  - Psalm 92:8

2 c grilled beef or chicken, cut into bite size pieces

2 c broccoli

2 T olive oil

1 onion

2 t garlic

2 t ginger

2 t sugar

3 T soy sauce

1 c chicken stock, reserve 1/4 c

2 t cornstarch 

Add oil to skillet and heat.

When oil heats, add garlic, ginger and onion to oil.

Next add steak or chicken and broccoli.

Add seasonings, 3/4 c broth, and soy.

When broccoli is tender, whisk the cornstarch into the 1/4 c broth, then add to pan to thicken sauce.