Mexican Lime Dill Pickle Juice Marinade

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.  - Psalm 55:22

Marinade

1/4 c dill pickle juice

1/2 fresh lime, juiced

1 t sugar

1 t smoked paprika

1 t cumin

1 t ancho chili powder

3 T olive oil

1 t Jim Beam

This chicken was delicious!!!
I was unsure of the flavors when I started developing this recipe, but they definitely work well together.

Chicken tenderloins, cut in half and chopped

Onion, sliced

Bell pepper, sliced

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Make marinade in a gallon size plastic bag and place chicken in the bag. 

Marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat a skillet with a small amount of oil.

Drain marinade from the bag and dump chicken in the hot oil.

Add peppers, cilantro and onions

Sauté until chicken is done.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Serve with salsa and chips.

Drunken Shrimp Andouille Pasta

1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 

2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 

3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 

4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.   Psalm 51:1-4

This was delicious!! 

It took me awhile to get this written up. 

When I'm developing a recipe, I get so excited.

I kept changing things but I'm delighted with the way it turned out!!

1 T clarified butter

1 shallot, diced

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

1 T fresh ginger root, minced

12 large shrimp, cleaned and tail off

1 c Asparagus, chopped

1⁄8 c Limoncello

Splash Jim Beam 

1 T honey

1 t molasses 

1⁄4 c heavy cream

1/2 c Andouille sausage, diced 

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

Fresh lemon thyme

Fresh angel hair pasta, cooked and set aside.

In a large skillet,  over medium-high heat, add shallots, butter and andouille cook until soft.

Add the garlic, asparagus and ginger, salt and pepper, then saute for 1 minute.

Add the shrimp, limoncello and whiskey to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink.

Add the honey, molasses and cream to the pan and cook until thickened.

Sprinkle fresh lemon thyme over the top.

Serve immediately over pasta.

Two Squash Stir Fry

The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!"  - Psalm 50:23

2 zucchini 

2 yellow squash

1 c Baby Bella's

1 onion

1 T Roasted garlic, mashed

1 t Greek seasoning

1/8 c Clarified butter, Trader Joe's 

2 T fresh cilantro 

Pinch of Red Pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

Place clarified butter in skillet, heat, add seasonings and cilantro.

Add veggies, onions and mushrooms, sauté until slightly soft.

Add salt and pepper. 

You could add rotisserie chicken to make a meal.

Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Beef

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.  - Psalm 42:11

1 lb. chunks of beef cut from a chuck roast, I buy a two pack from Costco and cut up and freeze

2 T Ghee, clarified butter

1/2 t Ancho chili powder

1/2 t Cumin 

1/2 t paprika 

Few turns cracked black pepper

1 Leek, chopped

1/4 c Cilantro, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 Celery stalk

1/4 c Whiskey

2 T Tomato paste 

1 T liquid smoke, mesquite flavor

1 Roasted jalapeño, seeded and chopped 

1 heaping teaspoon of chicken base seasoning

1/4 c mango, chopped

1/4 c water

Add ghee to instant pot.

Heat the instant pot on the sauté setting.

Put the beef in a bowl.

On a plate squirt the tomato paste, add all the seasonings, mix and then add to the meat and toss, making sure the meat is covered.

Set aside.

When the pot is heated, sauté meat, then add veggies, cilantro, mango, whiskey, liquid smoke and water. 

Sauté for 5 minutes.

Cut off pot and change setting to meat/stew, pressure to on setting and set time to 45 minutes. 

The aroma of this cooking was incredible and the taste was so good.

I served mine with tostada chips and fresh mango salsa but it would be good served on crusty bread!

Fresh Mango Salsa

3 The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health. 

4 As for me, I said, "O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!"  - Psalm 41:3-4

1 mango, sliced

1 onion, quartered 

1/2 t salt

1/4 c Cilantro 

1/2 of a Roasted jalapeño, seeded and chopped

1 t Sugar

1/2 t Smoked paprika

1/2 t Cumin

1/4 t Garlic

1/2 t Ancho chili powder

1 - 28 oz. can of whole peeled tomatoes, I love the 3 pack from Costco, Nina brand

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Add the onions, jalapeño, and mango into a food processor, pulse until desired size.

I did 3 - 4 pulses. Then add the seasonings and the tomatoes along with the juices. Pulse another time 3-4 pulses. This makes 2 1/2 pints of fresh salsa. Yum!!!

Sonoma Chicken Salad Makeover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 "There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.

20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores,

21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.

22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried,

23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.

24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.'

25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.

26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'

27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house-

28 for I have five brothers-so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'

29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.'

30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'

31 He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'" - Luke 16:19-31

This recipe was generously given years ago by Whole Foods!

I use rotisserie chicken instead of baking chicken.

Dressing 

1 cup mayonnaise 

4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 

5 teaspoons honey 

2 teaspoons poppy seeds 

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

Salad 

2 chicken rotisserie breast, chopped

3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted 

2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half 

3 stalks celery, thinly sliced

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. This can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. 

Dice chicken breast into bite-size chunks and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, grapes, celery and dressing.

Serve on crackers or toasted croissants.

Mojo Cuban Style Pork Tenderloin

8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! 

9 For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. 

10 The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. 

11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. 

12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! 

13 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; 

14 from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, 

15 he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.  - Psalm 33:8-15

Cuban Mojo Marinade:

1/4 c Orange juice

1/2 of a Lime juiced

1/8 c Honey

2 T Greek Oregano

1 t Dill

1 Onion, chopped

1/4 c Olive oil

Pork tenderloin

Cracked black pepper

Alderwood Smoked salt

Cut pork tenderloin in half, pound with a mallet.

Place marinade in a ziplock and add loin.

In the fridge, marinate loins for 2 hrs flipping every 30 minutes.

Grill or bake until internal temp is 150 degrees. 

Let rest, covered with foil for 20 minutes.

Carve on the diagonal. 

Yum!!