Crescent Roll Crust Breakfast Pie

8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; 

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. 

10 I believed, even when I spoke: "I am greatly afflicted"; 

11 I said in my alarm, "All mankind are liars." 

12 What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? 

13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, 

14 I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. 

15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.  - Psalm 116:8-15

1 pgk. Crescent rolls

5 pieces of spicy sausage

1/4 c leeks

1/4 t oregano

1/4 t fennel seed

3 T cream cheese

1/4 c Manchego  cheese

3 eggs

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sauté sausage and leeks until sausage isn't pink.

Add seasonings, cream cheese and manchego. 

Melt the cheeses.

When cheese is melted, add eggs.

Set aside.

Take half the crescent roll dough and press into a lightly greased pie plate.

Add sausage mixture.

Take the rest of the dough and slice into strips.

Place on top of sausage mixture in a lattice design. 

Bake 25 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes.

To serve cut into pie slices.

Lemon Sage Butter Rice

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. - Acts 14:22

1 t Fresh sage, side

1 T Butter

1/2 of a Fresh Lemon juiced

1/2 t dried Tarragon

1 bag microwaved Trader Joe's frozen basmati rice

Microwave rice according to box.

Place in a bowl, add herbs, butter and lemon juice.

Mild Cajun Flavored Salmon

29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,

30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. - Philippians 1:29-30

2 lbs. fresh Atlantic Salmon, cut into steaks

Olive oil

Clarified butter

Fresh Lemon juice

Lemon zest

Seasoning mix

1 t Smoked Paprika

1 t Onion powder

1 t Garlic 

1/2 Oregano 

1/4 t Chipotle chili pepper

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Mix together and set aside.

Drizzle olive oil over steaks.

Squeeze lemon juice over steaks.

Zest a little lemon over each steak.

Sprinkle seasoning mix over salmon steaks.

Top each steak with 1/4 t of clarified butter.

Add small sprinkles of fresh diced sage.

Line parchment in a sheet pan.

Bake preheated 425 degree oven for 14 minutes.

Zappa Toscana

36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." The Unbelief of the People When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.

37 Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him,

38 so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" 

39 Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said,

40 "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them." 

41 Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.

42 Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue;

43 for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. - John 12:36-43

6 Italian meat balls, recipe on this blog under Italian tab

5 pieces chopped Bacon, cooked crispy

Pinch of Red pepper flakes

Pinch of Fennel seed

1 Onion, sliced

1 T roasted Garlic

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 T Chicken base seasoning

32 oz. Water

4 medium Potatoes, cook in microwave, covered, 2 minutes on each side

1 c Heavy Cream

1 c Kale, chopped small

1/2 c Toscana Pecorino plus more for top of each bowl served

Sauté bacon, then add meatballs, kale, garlic, all seasonings and onions.

When onions are soft and meatballs are no longer pink, add a little of the water and wine to de-glaze pan. Then add rest of water, wine, cheese and cream. I kinda smashed the meatballs but you could leave them more chunky. This was easy and delicious!!

White Wine Butter Sautéed Cabbage For Two

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." - Luke 19:10

Who knew something so simple could be so delicious!!

2 c Cabbage, shredded 

1 t Clarified butter

1 t bacon grease

Splash Sauvignon Blanc

1/8 c water

1 T Roasted garlic

1 diced shallot

1 t Dry mustard

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Cracked black pepper

Add butter and bacon grease to skillet on medium heat.

Sauté shallot and garlic until shallot is translucent. 

Add cabbage, all seasonings and sauté until cabbage wilts.

Add splash of wine and water. 

Remove from heat. 

Serve.

Shrimp In Lemon Garlic Bacon Cream

4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. 

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.  - Psalm 96:4-5

1 lb. Shrimp 

6 slices crispy cooked bacon

1 Leek, sliced 

6 T Clarified butter

1 small Lemon

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper

1/4 c heavy Cream 

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 c cooked Angel hair pasta

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

Clean shrimp and squeeze lemon over them.

Add clarified butter to large skillet.

Heat and add leeks, bacon, shrimp and garlic.

Sauté till shrimp turn slightly pink, just a few minutes, don't overcook.

Add wine, cream, salt and pepper. 

Cook until you have a cream sauce, maybe a minute.

Turn off heat. 

Add pasta and cheese.

Toss.

Serve with salad and garlic bread.

DIY Chai Latte

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"  - Psalm 46:10

This was so delicious!!

What a treat!!

For the tea:

2 single serving black tea bags (brew water in Keurig) add bags after

1 c water (select appropriate cup size)

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t ground ginger

1/4 t allspice

For the milk:

1 c milk( I am going to try Almond milk )

1/4 c brown sugar ( I am going to try Agave)

2 T dry non flavored coffee creamer

1 t vanilla extract 

Topping: Spray whipped topping

Pinch of nutmeg

To the cup add cinnamon, ginger and allspice. 

I used a red plastic disposable one.

Add tea bags to red cup.

Add tea water then add the spices.

Stir and set aside.

Place milk, brown sugar and creamer in a small pan.

Heat on medium heat until there are no lumps, around 5 minutes.

Take off heat and add vanilla extract.

Divide equally between 2 coffee cups.

Stir in the tea mixture, add whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.

Be prepared for yummy goodness!!

Lemon Lime Baked Steelhead Trout

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.  - Psalm 94:19

Interesting bit!

Steelhead is a freshwater rainbow trout that took up residence in the ocean.

The meat looks like salmon, taste like it too but is a lot more pink.

They are kin but are different, one being a trout and the other being a salmon.

Yummy!!

1 2lb. Steelhead trout, skin on bottom

1 lime, 1/2 juiced and zest and the other half sliced thin

1 lemon, 1/2 juiced and zest and the other half sliced thin

Olive oil

Clarified butter

Smoked salt 

Cracked black pepper

Dill

Garlic granules 

Bake preheated 425 degree oven for 14 minutes.

Place parchment in a pan. 

Place trout skin size down.

Drizzle oil over steaks.

Zest the 1/2 lime and lemon over steaks.

Squeeze juice of the lime lemon over steaks.

Sprinkle smoked salt, pepper, garlic and dill over steaks.

Add the 1/2 t clarified butter to the top of each trout steak.

Add thin sliced lime and lemon to each top.

Bake as directed.

Kids Favorite Salmon No Sauce Needed

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. - Hebrews 2:14-15

My four year old grandson Wade ate 3 pieces of this simple and delicious salmon.

2 lb. fresh salmon, I buy from Costco

Butter on each , I used clarified but you could put a pat on each

Drizzle Olive oil on each salmon steak

Lime juice, I used 2 small limes

Lime zest, I used 2 small limes

Rub

1 t Smoked salt and cracked black pepper

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1 t Dill

Line jelly roll pan with parchment.

Bake preheated 425 degree oven on bottom rack for 14 minutes.

Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.

Serve over ginger buttered rice and a side of German cucumber salad.

Baked Salmon With Citrus Dijon Limoncello Sauce

12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. 

13 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? 

14 You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.  - Psalm 77:12-14

1 3/4 lb. Atlantic Farm Raised Salmon cut into fillets

Clarified butter/olive oil mix

Drizzling mix

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 

Dill sprinkle on each filet

Lime zest on each filet

Lime juice on each filet 

Garlic granules sprinkled on each filet

Citrus Dijon Limoncello Sauce

1/8 c heavy Cream

2 T Butter

1/8 c Limoncello 

1 t Fresh Ginger, diced and mashed

1 Shallots, diced

1/2 t Lime zest 

1/2 t Lime juice

1/2 t Dijon 

1 t roasted Garlic

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Pinch Red pepper flakes

1/2 t Capers and juice

Thin slices of lime

Make sauce over medium heat and reduce.

Set aside.

Line pan with parchment paper.

If fillets have skin, place skin side down.

My fillets were skinless.

Drizzle oil and clarified butter over fillets.

Sprinkle dry drizzling mix over fillets.

Add lime slices on top.

Bake 425 degrees in a preheated oven on bottom rack for 14 minutes.

Do not over bake!

Serve over jasmine rice.

Mexican Pineapple Juice Pork Short Ribs

2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 

3 When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah  - Psalm 77:2-3

1 package of boneless pork short ribs, cut into 2 inch chunks

1/2 c salsa

1 Leek, sliced

2 T roasted garlic

3 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T hickory liquid smoke

1/4 c pineapple juice

1/4 c water

1 T adobo seasoning

Salt and pepper 

Using a Dutch oven, sear meat chunks in a little olive oil, add leeks and garlic after meat begins to crisp.

Sprinkle on the adobo, salt and pepper.

Add water, juice, salsa, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke.

Seal with foil, bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/2- 2 hrs or until pork will pull with a fork.

Serve on warm tortillas topped with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, grated cheese and chopped avocados. 

This meat is also good for nachos.