Marinated Radish Cucumber Salad

6 For affliction does not come from the dust, nor does trouble sprout from the ground, 

7 but man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward.  - Job 5:6-7

1 large English cucumber, sliced with a mandolin

1 tomato, chopped

1 onion, sliced with a mandolin 

6 radishes, sliced with a mandolin

Dressing

4 T Olive Garden salad dressing

1 T sugar

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 t dried dill

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix dressing and set aside.

Take sliced and chopped veggies and add to bowl.

Pour on the dressing and stir.

Nuts and Bolts Party Mix

5 Out of my distress I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. 

6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?  - Psalm 118:5-6

1 box Crispix cereal

1 c pecans

1 c dry roasted peanuts

1 c almonds

Sauce

6 T butter

1 T seasoned salt

4 T Worcestershire sauce

Melt butter in microwave and add seasonings.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Place cereal and nuts into 2 13x9 pans.

Drizzle sauce over mixture, stirring really well.

Bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

EJ's Beef Tenderloin

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!" 

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful.  - Psalm 116:4-5

First you must get a good cut of beef. I recommend Costco and get the one that's trimmed and ready to cook. It's pricey but worth every dime!!!

1 trimmed beef tenderloin 

Kosher salt

Coarse Cracked Black Pepper, I love Malabar from Costco

Herb butter

1 stick butter, softened 

1 T snipped Fresh chives

1 t Fresh Greek oregano

1 t Fresh Rosemary

1 t Roasted garlic, mashed

1 t Fresh Lemon Thyme

Add to butter and stir.

Place unopened tenderloin on counter 3 1/2 hours before cooking.

This allows meat temp to become even to allow for even cooking.

After 2 hours, open, rinse, place on a cutting board lined with parchment.

Using cotton kitchen twine, tie meat every 3 inches tucking under the end that's thin.

Being careful not to tie so tight that it digs into the meat.

Liberally salt and let sit 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Using a drizzle of olive oil, in a skillet, sear beef.

Let rest 15 minutes to allow for cooling.

Now cover the beef with the herb butter.

Sprinkle with coarse pepper.

Place on a rack so that the heat will be distributed evenly around all sides.

Cook until internal temp is 140 degrees.

Do not go over 140, it's a perfect!!!

Remove from oven, loosely foil and rest, in the rack for 15 minutes.

Remove to cutting board.

Snip strings and remove.

Be prepared for comments like "this is better than a restaurant", and "can I have the recipe?

Glazed Chicken in Marsala Creme Fraiche Sauce Over Long Grain and WildRice

Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. - John 13:16

6 chicken tenderloins sauteed in butter/olive oil mixture, chopped

1/4 c Marsala, sweet 

2 T Creme Fraiche 

2 Sage leaves, diced

1 sprig fresh Lemon thyme

1/2 t fresh Greek oregano

1 sprig Rosemary, diced

1 c Water

Cornstarch slurry 1/4 c water 1/2 t cornstarch 

1/2 t Tuscan Seasoning for the chicken

Cracked black pepper

Rice A Roni Long Grain and Wild rice, cook and set aside

Pound seasoned tenderloins and chop.

Saute in butter/oil mixture. 

These cook quickly.

Add water and Marsala, reduce by a third and add cornstarch slurry.

This makes a glaze.

Add all the fresh herbs and the Creme Fraiche.

Serve over long grain and wild rice.

Quickie Spinach Dip for Two

Fast, easy, delicious!!

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 Peter 1:8-9

1 Green Giant Creamed Spinach, cook in microwave according to directions 

1 c  Full Flavor Irish cheese, shredded ( I use Kerry Gold)

1 tomato, chopped

1/2 t  taco seasoning

2 slices of cooked and chopped sausage

Fry sausage and set aside.

Cook spinach in microwave.

Open bag and place in a pie plate.

Add cheese, taco seasoning, tomatoes and the cooked sausage.

Microwave for 1 minute.

Serve with tostada chips. 

Mascarpone Buttermilk Sausage Balls

Seriously, these are delicious!!!

44 And Jesus cried out and said, "Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me.

45 And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.

46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.

47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.

48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

49 For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment-what to say and what to speak.

50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me." - John 12:44-50

1 1/4 c Pioneer baking mix

8 frozen sausage patties, thawed or 1 lb. roll of sausage 

1 1/4 c Cheese, I used Kerry Gold full flavor 

4 T mascarpone

2 t buttermilk

Shred cheese, thick shred.

Mix 1/2 of the ingredients in food processor.

Roll into balls and bake preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.

BBQ Sauce Thousand Island Dressing

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. - 1 Peter 1:3-5

1/4 c light mayo

1/8 c BBQ sauce

2 T sweet pickle relish

Mix together.

Dressing should be slightly pink, if not, add a tad more BBQ sauce.

Apple Bourbon Pork and Filet of Beef Rueben Sandwich

31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.

32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." - John 12:31-32

I created this recipe from leftovers.

I had been craving a Rueben but didn't want to go shopping, so I improvised!

The result, delicious!!!

Really thin sliced Apple bourbon pork tenderloin

Really thin sliced filet of beef

Kraut 

Sweet slaw, recipe on this blog under slaw/salad tab

Thin sliced Parmesan Rosemary Bread, Costco bakery, toasted 

BBQ Thousand Island Dressing* recipe under sauce tab this blog

Cheddar Cheese Soup Creme Fraiche Chicken Casserole

Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! Bless the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!  - Psalm 104:35

2 rotisserie chicken breast, shredded

1 c broccoli florets

1 cheddar cheese soup

1/2 c creme Fraiche 

1/2 c water

2 T  Garden Green Onion Ranch dry dressing seasoning

2 T pimentos 

Topping

1/2 c shredded mozzarella 

1/2 c panko

1/2 c canned onion rings

Mix casserole ingredients well, place in 13x9 pan.

Top with topping.

Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Cheater Spicy Kung Pao Chicken

Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, "Amen!" Praise the LORD!  - Psalm 106:48

10 pieces of Perdue Pop Corn Chicken, frozen at Costco, baked according to directions

1 pgk. Sunbird brand General Tso chicken seasoning, follow directions and set aside, whisk before using

1 c dry roasted Peanuts

1 Carrot, matchstick cut

2 baby Bok Choy, washed and chopped

1 onion, sliced

Drizzle of Olive oil

Prepared rice, set aside

Yes, I said General Tso because it tasted like Kung Pao to me.

This was so fast, ready in 25 minutes.

While chicken is baking according to directions, chop veggies.

Heat oil and stir fry veggies.

When chicken is done, cut each one in half.

Add chicken to veggies, whisk sauce, then pour in skillet, thickens quickly.

Add peanuts.

Take off heat, serve over rice.

Norwegian Cabbage

Jesus said, "For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind." - John 9:39

This is the bomb!!!

1 cabbage, chopped, boiled and drained well

Roux

2 T Irish butter

4 T flour

1 2/3 c whole milk

Seasoning

1 T chicken base seasoning

1 T nutmeg

Cracked black pepper

In a thick bottomed pan, add butter and melt.

Whisk in flour, add milk.

Whisk as roux thickens.

Remove from heat and add seasonings.

Add cabbage back in and toss.

Meaty Potato Hash

11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 

12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.  - Psalm 103:11-12

2 Potatoes, microwave 2 minutes on each side, chop

1 Onion, chopped

1 slice thick Ham, chopped

1/2 c left over Steak, chopped

1/2 t Garlic granules

1/2 t Seasoned salt

Oil for frying

Heat oil.

Add potatoes, seasonings and brown.

Add meats and onions.

Fry until onions are soft.

Zucchini Yellow Squash Mascarpone Creme Fraiche Casserole

14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. 

15 As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; 

16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. 

17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, 

18 to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. 

19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.  - Psalm 103:14-19

2 Yellow squash, chopped

3 Zucchini, chopped

1 T Creme fraiche

2 T Mascarpone 

1 Onion

1/4 c cheddar cheese

1/2 t Chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t 2016 rub, recipe on this blog 

Topping

1/2 c Panko

1/2 C sharp cheddar Cheese

1/2 c Fried onions canned rings

In a microwave steamer, cook onions and squash seasoning and rub for 5 minutes.

You do not have to add water, both squash have a good water content.

Add the mascarpone and the creme fraiche  stirring to incorporate.

Steam another 4 minutes.

Drain a little of the liquid.

Place squash in a greased pie plate.

Top with panko, cheese and lastly the onion rings.

Bake 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until the casserole is lightly browned.

Limoncello Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry

If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. - John 7:17

1 T Olive oil/ 1 t clarified butter 

20 Shrimp 

1 inch andouille sausage, diced

1 c broccoli florets

1 leek, chopped

2 T pimentos 

6 mushrooms, chopped

1 T celery, chopped

1 t roasted garlic

1/3 c limoncello 

1 t chicken base seasoning

Stir fry all veggies,  and seasoning in oil butter combo until broccoli is slightly tender.

Add shrimp, limoncello, and pimentos.

Cook until shrimp are done.

Serve over rice.

Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Filled Puff Pastry

34 For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.

35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. - John 3:34-35

Frozen sheet puff pastry, thawed ( 2 sheets)

Filling:

4 oz Mascarpone, softened

4 oz Cream cheese, softened

1 T Peach Patron

1 T Vanilla

1/4 c Sugar

Mix with a fork until creamy.

 2 c fresh strawberries sliced tossed in dry 1 T strawberry jello

1 T Peach Patron 

Topping

1 c White chocolate candy wafers, cut into 1/4 inch chunks

1 c Sliced almonds

Place one layer of puff pastry in a sheet pan covered with parchment.

Cut other layer into 12 equal strips.

Fill pastry with mascarpone filling, leaving an empty 1/2 inch edge all the way around.

Then loosely lay 6 strips over filled pastry.

Next take the remaining strips and weave them.

Easiest way is to pick up the strips, one at a time, that are already on the filling.

Start under the first, then go over the next, repeat. 

Takes awhile to do but it's beautiful!!

Now fold over the edges for a finished look.

Some of the filling might escape during baking.

If it does, take a metal spatula and remove it.

Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes and then under broiler to slightly brown.

While the pastry is still warm, sprinkle white chocolate and almonds over top.

White Cheddar Parmesan Sausage Nest For Two

The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.  - Psalm 98:2

1/4 c chopped onion

2 T red bell pepper, chopped

1 t celery

1/2 t clarified butter

Sauté these veggies.

Set aside.

2 sausage patties, drained, browned and chopped

To this add:

1 Worcestershire sauce

1/8 c white cheddar

Veggie mixture

Parmesan to sprinkle on tops 

4 Hawaiian rolls, separated in halves, scoop out each one in the middle to make a nest.

Add filling and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bacon Dill Potato Salad For Two

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. - John 3:36

8 multi colored tiny potatoes

1 T Chicken base seasoning

Water to cover potatoes

Cook skin on potatoes till fork tender.

Mash.

Dressing

1/8 c - 1/4 c Miracle Whip salad dressing( depending on how creamy you want it, I used 1/8 c)

1 t Dried Dill

1 t Yellow mustard

4 slices Crispy bacon, chopped

Place dressing ingredients on top of mashed potatoes.

Stir, eat, enjoy!!!

Kolache Bites

Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.  - Psalm 93:2

2 pie shells, cut into 3 inch circles( use scrap shell to make extra circles)

2 T melted butter

Sausage filling

4 sausage patties

1/2 of a leek

1 t celery

1/2 of a red bell pepper

2 T Worcestershire sauce 

1 1/2 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded 

Sauté sausage and veggies until sausage is done.

Remove from heat.

Remove any grease drippings.

Add cheese.

Place a 1/2 teaspoon of filling in each circle.

Scrunch up dough sides to make sort of a star shape.

Brush tops with melted butter.

Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust are lightly browned.