Easy Scratch Banana Pudding

43 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. - Matthew 5:43-45

1 c sugar

3 eggs

Whisk together.

6 bananas, sliced

Crumbled Bel vita cookies, I used 4 pgks of the cinnamon ( you can use vanilla wafer, Lorna Doons etc)

Layer cookies then bananas, repeat.

2 c milk

2 T cornstarch 

Pinch of salt

Pour all of milk into saucepan.

Whisk in salt and cornstarch, whisk in egg sugar mixture.

Boil on medium whisking until thick then add vanilla.

When thickened pour over cookie banana mixture.

Add cool whip.

Tiny Asparagus and Mini Kumato Tomato Bake

77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, 

78 because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high 

79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."  - Luke 1:77-79

1 batch Tiny Asparagus 

1/2 batch Kumato Minis 

Olive oil

Seasoning salt

Greek seasoning

Topping

Parmesan

Mozzarella 

Canned onion rings

Panko

Cover sheet pan with parchment.

Trim ends on asparagus.

Cut tomatoes in half, leave cut side up.

Drizzle olive oil, season with seasonings.

Crush canned onion rings in your hand and sprinkle over veggies.

Sprinkle both type of cheeses and panko over veggies.

Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. 

Sake Glazed Thin Sliced Pork Tenderloin

"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." - Matthew 3:2

1 small plain pork tenderloin, cut into 4 long sections then thin slice 

Sake Glaze

1/8 c low sodium soy

1/8 c Mirin

1/8 c Sake

1 t Chili oil

1/4 c water

1/8 c honey

1 t Sesame oil

Prepare sauce, add meat and let marinate 15 minutes.

Spoon meat out and put on plate.

Reserve sauce.

Add 1 t of cornstarch to sauce and set aside.

Later this will be added to cooked meat and veggies to make a glaze.

Heat oil in pan and add glazed meat.

This cooks in about 10 minutes because it's so thin.

Remove meat to plate, wipe out skillet, add oil and fry veggies.

Stir fry veggies in oil for 5 minutes.

Veggies

Splash Olive oil for frying

2 T roasted Garlic

1 t fresh ginger

2 chopped Baby Bok choy

1 Leeks, sliced thin

Add meat back in along with the glaze. 

Glaze will thicken quickly.

Serve over rice and garnish with peanuts.

Garnish

Dry roasted peanuts

Avocado Onion Tomato Jalapeño Relish

For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."  - Revelation 7:17

1 small Avocado, chunked

1 small Onion, diced

1 t Mayo

1 t yellow Mustard

1 small Tomato, chopped

2 Pickled Jalapeño slices, diced

1 t Sweet pickle relish

Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix together, leaving chunky.

Spread on hamburger, steak sandwich or chicken sandwich.

Cherry Coke Marinated Smoky Pulled Pork

Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!  - Psalm 55:1

Small Boston butt with good fat marbling 

Liter Cherry coke

1/8 c Salt

Favorite rub

1/4 c Water

A few shakes Hickory liquid smoke

In a large bag add the cherry coke and salt.

Cut the butt in quarters and submerge it into the coke-salt mixture.

Put in fridge overnight.

Take butt out and cover with rub.

Add water and liquid smoke to bottom of pan.

Cover with foil.

Bake 350 degrees for 4 hrs or until you are able to pull meat with a fork.

Internal temp should be 200 degrees.

Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut Potato Soup

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

4 Cipolinni Onion, cover with boiling water, let sit 2 minutes, cut top and bottom, peel and cut in half

1 Leek, chopped

2 T Chives

4 red Potatoes, microwave covered 4 minutes each side, cut into chunks

1 c cheddar Cheese

1/2 c Half and half

2 t Parsley 

2 qt Water

1 c Sauerkraut, I used Bavarian kraut 

2 T Chicken base seasoning 

1 link Smoked sausage, cut into chunks and fried

A few turns Black pepper

Fry sausage, onions and leeks.

When leeks are done add cooked potatoes, parsley and chives.

Add chicken base seasoning to water and bring to boil.

Add chicken mixture, cheese, pepper and half and half.

Add kraut.

Simmer until cheese melts.

Yum!

Scratch Steak Sauce On A Filet

1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 

2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 

3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. 

4 So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.  - Psalm 63:1-4

This was outstanding!!

Makes enough for 4 small filet.

1/4 c orange juice

1 small onion, diced 

1 shallot, diced

1t apple cider vinegar

1 t soy sauce

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1 t red wine vinegar

1 t balsamic vinegar

1 t molasses

1 t chili oil

A few shakes black pepper

1 t diced raisins

1 t chicken base seasoning

1 c water 

Caramelize onions and shallots in the orange juice.

Add the rest of the ingredients.

Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes.

Cool and put into blender or food processor.

Skillet fry filet on high heat in a tad of olive oil until almost medium and start coating the filet with the sauce.

Flip, sauce and repeat a couple of times.

Remove from heat and cover with foil.

This will burn so don't leave the steak.

Sake Sauced Pork and Beef Stir Fry

Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;  - Proverbs 26:24

1 small Beef filet, seasoned with salt and pepper

2 Pork chops, seasoned with salt and pepper, pound thin slice 

1 English Cucumber, cut into strips

1 Onion, sliced

1 Shallot, diced

2 T Roasted garlic

1 t Fresh ginger

1/4 c Dry roasted peanuts

Oil for stir frying

Heat oil with the garlic and ginger.

Stir fry meat, remove from pan.

Stir fry shallots, onions, and cucumbers, when tender add meat back in.

Add sauce and peanuts at the end.

Serve over rice.

Sake Sauce:

1/8 c Sake, I used TY KU, from World Market

1/8 c Mirin

1/4 c Soy sauce 

2 T Chiu Chow Chili oil, Love Lee Kum Kee brand, bought at Asian market

1 t Toasted Sesame oil

1/4 c Honey

Potty Odor Drops

A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.  - Proverbs 26:28

10 drops of lemon-eucalyptus essential oil, I got mine at Sprouts 

Sprinkle drops in potty before going.

All Natural Bug Repellent That Works

O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.  - Psalm 30:2

30 or more drops lemon-eucalyptus essential oil, got mine at Sprouts

4 oz. witch hazel

Fill an old spray bottle.

Must be reapplied every 4 hours. 

Adobo Smoked Pasilla de Oaxaca Chile Spiced Boneless Beef Short Ribs

The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the Maker of them all.  - Proverbs 22:2

I served half of this on open faced Hawaiian rolls along with chopped tomatoes!!

The next day I used the other half to make nachos.

Both were delicious!!!

4 boneless beef short ribs, chopped into chunks( Costco has these)

2 T olive oil for sautéing 

1/2 t  Adobo rub

Pinch dried Pasilla chiles that have been made into powder in a coffee mill

2 T  double strength tomato paste

1 small onion

1 T roasted garlic 

4 sliced mushrooms

2 Capfuls Jim Beam

1 c water

In the olive oil sauté the adobo seasoned meat, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and Pasilla chilies.

Add whiskey and tomato paste, sauté a little then add water.

Place in a preheated 350 degree oven, covered for 1 1/2 hours.

Check the liquid and if necessary add some more water about half the way through.

Meat Lovers Tater Tot Casserole

to make you know what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?  - Proverbs 22:21

1 c chicken, cubed

1 c smoked sausage, chopped 

1 c ham, cubed

1 1/2 c Tater tots, cut in half

1 c Onion rings, crushed

Sauce

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 c half and half

1/2 c sour cream

Topping

1/2 c Onion rings

1/2 c Cheese 

1/4 c Panko

Spread a little of the sauce in the bottom of the casserole pan.

Next add the cut tater tots.

Then the onion rings and the rest of the sauce.

Top with topping and bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Key West Pink Shrimp Pan Fried In Garlic Butter with Kale and AngelHair Pasta

Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.  - Proverbs 23:17

1 lb. Key West Pink Shrimp ( at Costco in the freezer section) thaw add salt and pepper

Fresh angel hair pasta ( at Sprouts) cook, set aside, reserve pasta water

2 T roasted garlic

1/2 stick of butter

1 diced shallot

1/2 t oregano

1 c kale

1 t each fresh herbs ( Rosemary, thyme, sage, sweet basil)

Pinch pepper flakes

1/4 c Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar, Toscano, Parmesan blend

Heat butter and add garlic, pepper flakes, kale, shallot and herbs.

When shallots are tender add shrimp, be careful not to over cook.

Add pasta water to thicken garlic sauce.

Add drained pasta.

Country Style Gravy

Be assured, an evil person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will be delivered.  - Proverbs 11:21

Meat Drippings, at least 4 T you can add olive oil if needed

1/4 c Flour or more

Smoked Salt, to taste

Cracked Pepper, to taste

1/4 t Garlic

1 c Half and half

1 c Milk

Heat drippings in skillet.

Add in flour to hot drippings.

All the flour should be dissolved by the drippings.

It should look like brownish thick paste.

If you see dry flour, add a little oil.

Add both liquids and seasonings.

Whisk continuously until the gravy thickens.

Chicken Fried Pork Cutlets

23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?

25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. - Romans 8:23-25

1 pork tenderloin, golden Rotisserie flavor, cut into 2 inch chunks and butterfly

3 beaten eggs

2 c flour

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

A pinch of Tuscan seasoning sprinkled on each side of cutlet 

Olive oil for frying

Take each 2 inch chunk and slice down through the middle being careful not to cut through.

Place in a ziplock and pound flat.

Dip in beaten egg then flour and repeat.

Fry on medium high heat.

These fry quickly.

Reserve some of drippings for country gravy.

Recipe on this blog under sauces tab.

Citrus Stir Fry Cabbage and Ham

1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! 

2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. 

3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 

4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 

5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.  - Psalm 37:1-5

Small Cabbage, cut like for slaw

1 T olive oil

1/2 t Garlic

2 Ham slices, diced

1/2 of a onion 

Cracked black pepper

1 t chicken base seasoning

Juice of a half of Lime 

Stir fry garlic and onion in oil.

Add ham.

Add cabbage and seasonings.

To finish add citrus juice.

Spanish Smoked Paprika Fried Potatoes and Onions

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:37-39

4 Red Potatoes, microwave 4 minutes on each side

1 Onion, sliced

1/2 t granulated Garlic 

Seasoned salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1/2 t Spanish Smoked paprika

Oil for frying

Microwave potatoes.

Let potatoes cool to warm.

Slice whole potatoes into rounds then quarter. 

Remove most of the peel.

Heat oil and add quarters, then season.

Cook a few minutes then add onion.