Shrimp and Broccolini Enchiladas

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.  - Psalm 119:37

An ej original recipe!!

15 medium Shrimp, cleaned tail removed

1 c Broccolini, I used frozen from Whole Foods

1/2 of a Lime, juiced

1 Shallot, died

1 T Clarified Butter

1/4 Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 Manchego cheese

1 t flour to thicken sauce

1/4 c enchiladas sauce 

1 t sugar

6 Tortillas 

Smoked salt and black cracked pepper to taste

Enchiladas sauce, recipe this blog under the Mexican or sauces tab

Topping

1/2 c Manchego cheese

1/2 c Mozzarella cheese

Squeeze lime juice over shrimp.

Sauté shallots, Broccolini and shrimp in clarified butter for 4 minutes, stirring to insure even cooking.

Remove from heat.

To the pan juice, add wine, sugar, flour, enchiladas sauce, cheese and salt and pepper.

Whisk until thickened.

Turn off heat.

Add shrimp and Broccolini and toss in sauce.

In a pan, pour a small amount of enchiladas sauce in the bottom to keep tortillas from sticking.

Fill tortillas and place seam side down.

Cover with enchiladas sauce and the cheese topping.

Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.

These were delicious!!!

Scratch Enchilada Sauce

For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us.  - Isaiah 33:22

3 T flour

3 T olive oil

4 T double strength tomato paste

1 t apple cider vinegar

Pinch of nutmeg

1/4 t cinnamon 

1/4 t smoked salt

1 T toasted cumin

1/2 t Garlic granules

1 T chili powder

1 t oregano

2 c water

1/8 c sugar

A few turns cracked Black pepper
Heat whisking to help thicken sauce.

Italian Meatball Patty Melt For Two

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain,

7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.

8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. - 1 Timothy 6:6-10

An ej original!!

6 medium size Meatballs, I make theses and keep in the freezer, recipe this blog under Italian tab

1 T Worcestershire sauce

Bread of your choice, I used Pepperidge Farm very thin 

Italian cheese blend, Trader Joe's 

These are fast and delicious!!

Sauté meatballs and add Worcestershire sauce.

Drizzle olive oil on griddle and toast bread.

Sprinkle cheese on bread so it will melt.

Add cooked meat and enjoy!

German Style Apple Pancake

21 And he said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."

22 In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong. - Job 1:21-22

2 Medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (16-20 slices each) I used Honey Crisp cause that's what I had

3 t butter (salted)

1 t juice of lemon

½ c light brown sugar

¾ t ground cinnamon

3 eggs

⅓ c whole milk

⅓ c heavy cream

2 t granulated sugar

¼ t salt

¼ t vanilla

1 t baking powder

½ c all-purpose flour

Peel, quarter and core apples. Slice quarters into thin slices to completely cover skillet bottom.

Melt, on low heat, 3 tablespoons butter in a 9- or 10-inch oven safe skillet. I used a 10 inch cast iron skillet. Add brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and the sliced apples. Sauté for 7-9 minutes, stirring often. This makes caramel and it will easily burn. Turn off, remove from heat and let the pan sit for one hour allowing the apples to become a glaze.

Preheat oven to 475°F

Bake on middle rack.

Beat eggs with an electric mixer. Add milk, cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Sift in flour, baking powder and mix until smooth. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes. 

After the apples have cooled for an hour, pour batter over the apples and place into the oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until the top begins to brown. Remove it from the oven; cool for one minute. Loosen pancake with spatula.

Invert the pan over the plate so that the pancake comes out upside down on the plate. 

Juicy Roasted Chicken

Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel-he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!  - Psalm 68:35

1 package of Chicken breast with rib meat it had 5 but they were huge

1 package of Chicken legs, it was 15 or so

I bought mine at Sam's club and there were a lot of pieces but I plan on freezing it and sharing it.

Brine

4 c water

1/4 c sugar 

1/4 c maple syrup 

1/8 c kosher salt

2 T smoked paprika

2 T thyme

2 T black pepper

Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

Double if using a lot of Chicken.

Bring to boil, cool with ice cubes.

Submerge chicken.

I use a huge zipper bag made by Hefty.

Sit bag into pan.

Refrigerate for 1-2 days.

Dry chicken after removing from brine.

Add rub to chicken by sprinkling with fingers, then drizzle with clarified butter or olive oil and bake.

I used disposable pans, lightly crumble foil to hold racks.

Steam liquid

Fill pan with 1 c water, 1 c red wine, a garlic chunk, 1/2 lemon cut into chunks and 1 chopped onion.

Place chicken on rack.

Rub

2 T fennel seed, I buy mine at Fresh Market

2 T black pepper

2 T thyme

Double if using a lot of chicken 

Grind in coffee grinder 

Bake

Preheated 450 degree oven for 40 minutes them 350 degrees for 30, internal temp should be 165 breast and 170 leg.

If chicken temp is not high enough turn back up to 450 degrees for 10 minutes.

Chicken should be golden brown.

This chicken is so moist and flavorful.

Let rest 10 minutes, covered with foil.

Mexican Pickled Red Onions

1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,

4 for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. - Romans 13:1-4

1 Red onion, sliced thin

Brine

1/4 Apple cider vinegar 

2 c Water

Splash of oj

1/2 of a Lime juiced

1/4 c Sugar

1 Bay leaf

Pinch of garlic

Pinch of Oregano 

Pinch of Pasilla pepper, crushed into powder

Pinch of allspice

Salt and pepper

Bring brine to boil.

Drain through cheesecloth.

Pour over onions.

Keep onions covered in brine by mashing down with a fork.

Brine until cooled.

Drain off juice and put in a glass jar.

Serve on tacos, sandwiches, peas, beans and greens.

Jenny Can Cook Ribs

 

 

 

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:1-2

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2 rack ribs, I used St. Louis

Rub of your choice

Lemon

BBQ sauce

Cut ribs into singles.

Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon on each rack.

Sprinkle with rub, both sides.

Place in pan.

Cover with foil.

Bake 2 1/2 hours.

Drain juice.

Drizzle with sauce.

Return to oven for 5 minutes.

Remove and enjoy these fall off the bone ribs.

Thanks Jenny!!

http://www.jennycancook.com/recipes/fall-off-the-bone-ribs/

Fried Egg Sandwich With Avocado Aioli

know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. - Deuteronomy 4:39

Fry an egg leaving the yolk slightly runny.

On a griddle toast really thin bread that has been drizzled with olive oil.

Avocado Aioli 

1 Avocado, mashed

1/2 t mayo

1/2 t plain Greek yogurt

1/4 of a chipotle in adobo 

Pinch of sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

You can also add bacon and cheese!

Cabernet Sauvignon Au Jus

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!  - Psalm 4:1

1/4 c drippings from cooking Boneless rib eye roast 

1 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

1 c water

1 T flour

3 T soy sauce

3 T Worcestershire sauce

3 T black cracked pepper 

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t oregano 

1/4 t parsley

1/4 t thyme

1/4 smoked paprika 

Salt if needed

Add drippings, water, soy, wine and Worcestershire to a small pan.

Whisk in flour, turn on medium heat and continue to whisk until a slight boil.

Add all seasonings.

Reduce until slightly thickened.

Serve with sliced rib eye roast.

Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib Knock Off

Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. - Matthew 25:13

Whole uncut boneless prime rib 

Got mine at Costco

16 1/2 lb going to cut in half to make 2 roast

Marinade for 8 lb roast

4 T cracked black pepper

4 T sugar

1/8 c kosher salt

1/8 c roasted garlic, mashed

1/8 c hickory liquid smoke

1/8 c soy sauce

2 T clarified butter

2 T olive oil

Marinate meat, covered, overnight.

Place pan filled with 2 c water on lower rack in preheated oven.

Place meat on rack above pan, fat side up.

Bake 450 degrees for 30 minutes.

Then lower temp to 250 degrees and bake 2 1/2 hours or until meat has140 degree internal temp.

Remove and let rest, uncovered,  20 minutes.

Brine and Rub For Insanely Delicious Skillet Roasted Chicken

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,

4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. - Romans 8:1-4

An ej original recipe!!

4 c Water or enough to cover 3-4 lb chicken

1/4 c maple syrup 

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Small palmful of kosher Salt 

1/4 c Sugar

2 T Thyme

1 T Black pepper

2 T smoked paprika

Heat to boil, stirring and cool down with ice.

Spatchcock a whole chicken.

Place chicken breast side down in a large plastic bag.

Marinate at least 24 hours, I did mine 48 hours.

Take chicken out of brine and dry. 

You dry, I left mine in the fridge in the open air for 3 hours. 

Make the rub:

2 T dried thyme

2 T black pepper 

2 T fennel seed

Pulverize into a fine rub in coffee grinder.

Cover chicken with solidified clarified butter.

Add rub.

The rub with stick to the clarified butter.

Preheat oven 450 degrees.

Get a large cast iron skillet, I used a 10 inch.

Over medium heat, add 2 T olive oil and sear breast side of chicken, remove and set aside.

Add shallots, roasted garlic and 1/2 of a lemon sliced, sauté 1 minute. Add 1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc, sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat, add chicken back in breast side up. 

Chicken steams as it roast.

Bake on bottom rack for 30 minutes.

Drop heat to 350 degrees and cook 30 minutes more.

Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes.

This chicken was so moist, so flavor packed and insanely delicious!! 

The only thing I would do different is roast 2 chickens.

This is a rotisserie Chicken on steroids!!!