Boars Head Fresh Pepperoni Cheese Egg Whites

But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. - Revelation 21:27

OK, these egg whites were delicious.

I also made banana French toast!

Boars Head pepperoni( have shaved just like ham or turkey)

Egg whites ( I use All Whites)

Cheese of your choice( I used sharp cheddar)

salt and pepper to taste

Spray pan with non stick spray.

Tear or cut pepperoni slices into strips.

Shake egg white carton.

Pour desired amount into skillet.

Add seasoning, pepperoni and cheese. 

Soft scramble.

Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility

15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace,

16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility.

17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.

18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,

21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:13-22

An ej original!

4 T butter

1 t roasted garlic

1/4 t sea salt

1/2 t sugar

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

2 T chicken base seasoning

2 can stewed tomatoes(with celery and bell pepper) I love Del Monte brand

14 oz water

1 t sweet basil

1/4 t thyme 

1/4 t dill

1/4 t rosemary

A few turns cracked black pepper

1/4 c heavy cream

This was delicious!

Tiny bits of tomato in a creamy broth!

Add a grilled cheese and it's comfort food heaven!

Put on rubber gloves, squeeze tomatoes into a bowl, reserve juice.

Set aside.

In a large pot, add butter and onions.

Heat until onions are tender.

Add garlic, herbs and all seasonings.

Add water, tomatoes and cream.

Boil on medium low for 20 minutes.

Mash tomatoes with a potato masher. 

Italian Chopped Salad

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,

3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;

8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,

10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.

11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.

15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. - James 1:2-18

Lettuce, I used iceberg but a mix of romaine and iceberg would be great too

English Cucumbers, chopped 

Sweet Onions,  cut into rings

Carrots, chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Black olives, drained

Garbanzo beans, drain add a 2T Italian dressing and marinate 20 minutes

Brined Pepper rings

Hard salami, cut into strips

Smoked Gouda, cut into strips

Parmesan, to finish sprinkle over salad

Olive Garden Italian dressing

Pantry Pasta

38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you."

39 But he answered them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. - Matthew 12:38-39

This was delicious, simple and tasted like a restaurant dish.
This dish can be tailored to whats in your pantry, freezer or fridge, any pasta, meat or veggies!

1 can Garbanzo beans drained and rinsed

1 c Artichoke hearts, chopped ( I used frozen)

1/4 c Arugula, from freezer or fresh

1 c Orzo Pasta, cook set aside, 

reserve 1/2 c pasta water

1/8 c Cilantro, diced 

6 meat balls, chopped 

Drizzle of Olive oil

Pinch Crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 Shallot, diced

2 t roasted Garlic, mashed

Sauté chopped meatballs in oil.

Add shallots, pepper flakes and garlic, sauté 3 minutes.

Add beans, Artichoke hearts, salt and pepper, and Cilantro.

Last, add cooked pasta and 1/2 c pasta water.

To finish:

Add a pat of Butter to pasta mixture, then add

a drizzle of olive oil.

Top with 1/4 c Parmesan.

Smoked Conecuh Sausage Piggies

21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. 

22 For all his rules were before me, and his statutes I did not put away from me.  - Psalm 18:21-22

1 crescent roll ( I used Aldi's brand)

1 long link of sausage ( I grilled mine) 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Unroll crescent rolls.

Separate, cut in half, cut in strips.

Place a chunk of sausage at the top of the strip and roll.

Place on parchment lined pan.

Bake until lightly browned, 15 minutes or so.

Serve with honey mustard.

Meatball Cheesy Béchamel Lasagna

1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. 

2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 

3 They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.  - Psalm 14:1-3

Lasagna pasta cooked al dente. 

Fresh is best if possible.

Batch of meatball, I make mine but Publix has ready made (fresh) that are great.

Brown in a splash of olive oil.

Mash, place in plate and set aside.

Red Sauce:

1 can 1lb 12 oz of Nina San Marzano tomatoes( Costco) Mash with hand

1 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

1/2 c water

Olive oil

3 T roasted garlic

1 T sugar

1 t coarse sea salt

1/2 c Trader Joe's Italian Cheese blend

1/8 c Herb blend, fresh cilantro, dried rosemary, oregano, thyme

Add oil in skillet, heat and add garlic, sauté 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and the rest of sauce ingredients.

Cook on low heat 15 minutes.

Take off heat.

2 c frozen spinach 

Microwave and pat dry.

Add a little Béchamel and stir.

Set aside.

Béchamel sauce

4 T butter

1/8 c flour

In a sauce pan, melt butter, add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring. 

Then add the following ingredients:

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

1 t Sugar

1/4 t nutmeg

2 c milk

1/2 c heavy Cream

1/2 c half and half

1/2 c ricotta

1/2 c Trader Joe's Italian blend

Lightly boil until really thick.

Set aside.

Layer scant amount of both sauces in bottom of 13x9 pan.

Add pasta, then 1/3 of red sauce, then 1/3 of Béchamel, 1/3 of the spinach, repeat a total of 3 times.

To bake:

375 preheated degrees

45 minutes, uncovered

Lightly top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan 

Brisket Conecuh Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, "There is no God."  - Psalm 10:4

There is nothing better on a cold day!!

2 c Beef brisket, I keep some of this in the freezer

2 c rotisserie chicken, I used breast

2 c hickory smoked Conecuh sausage, chopped, I cook on grill and keep in freeze

2 c okra, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 Leek, chopped

4 qt water

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1 smoked pepper in adobo, mashed

1 can stewed tomatoes

1/2 c BBQ sauce I used my own recipe

1/2 c Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce

1 t Cajun seasoning

1/2 t garlic granules 

4 T chicken base seasoning( this makes the stock)

Few turns cracked black pepper

Bring to boil, turn to medium and cook uncovered, stirring often, 45 minutes.

Add in the last 10 minutes.

1 c Minute Rice

Serve over cornbread!

Mexican Pezole Rojo

30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;

31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. - John 20:30-31

2 c left over Mexican pulled pork( recipe on this blog under Mexican tab)

4 qt water

1 can hominy, drained ( you can add 2 cans)

1 can beans, black or pinto, drained

1 Leek, chopped

2 T roasted garlic

1 bay leaf

1/2 t Cilantro 

1/4 salsa verde, I love Herdez brand

1/4 t oregano 

2 T chili powder 

1 -1/2 T toasted cumin powder

2 T chicken base seasoning

1/2 t smoked pasilla chili powder, I made my own from the dried peppers I got at the Mexican market

1 t sugar

Put all ingredients in 5 qt pan and bring to a boil.

Simmer 45 minutes.

This is a bold flavored soup, having a robust chili taste.

To serve add, avocado slices, sliced radishes, sour cream, sliced cabbage, fresh Cilantro, lime wedges, crumbled tostado chips and chopped onions.