Creamy Mustard Green and Chicken Veggie Soup

4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.  - Isaiah 53:4-5

1 qt Chicken bone broth

1/4 c shredded bits of chicken from the bones

1 c Mustard greens, chopped

1 c Speckled butter beans

1 Onions

1/2 of a Jalapeño 

1 Carrots

1/2 c Orzo 

2 T softened Cream cheese, break into bits

2 T Half and half

1/2 lemon juiced

2 t Sugar

1 t roasted garlic 

1 bay leaf

Salt 

Pepper

1/2 t Rosemary 

1/2 t Thyme

Put in pot and bring to boil.

Turn to simmer until speckled beans are soft.

Serve with crusty bread.

Left Over Beef Tenderloin Pho

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. - Malachi 4:2-3

1 t 5 spice powder

1 t kaffir powder, I bought dried leaves and ground in coffee grinder or 1 t lemon zest

2 T roasted garlic

1 t dried cilantro 

Pinch of pepper flakes 

1 t anchovy paste

1 t olive oil

2 t chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t Chili oil

2 t sweet chili Thai sauce

1 t toasted sesame oil

2 t palm sugar

1 T mushroom Soy sauce, this stuff is salty so use sparingly.

Veggies

1/4 c leeks, sliced

1/4 c thin sliced cabbage 

1/4 c mushrooms, sliced 

1/4 c thin sliced carrots 

2 T sliced 

red bell peppers 

1/2 c chopped broccoli florets 

1 c sliced thin beef tenderloin 

Pasta, angel hair or rice noodles 

1 qt or more of water

Add oils to pot, heat to med high, throw in all seasonings, bloom 30 seconds, add veggies, sauté in oil until tender, add rest of ingredients.

This is spicy but oh so delicious. 

Jalapeño Cherry Cream Cheese Ball Whole Foods Knock Off

       

                                                                                                                                                 

                                       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John 3:18

18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

1 1/2 blocks of Cream cheese
1 T Heavy cream
10 slices of Pickled Jalapeño
5 T Cherry syrup
10 Dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, chopped
Salt
pepper
1/2 c powdered sugar
Pecans, salted with seasoned salt and sprayed with cooking spray and roasted then chop after they cool

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature. Cream cheese with a fork, adding cream, cherry syrup, salt, pepper, and powdered sugar until combined. Next add cherries and jalapeño. Put in fridge and chill for 1 hour. Form into 2 balls and roll in pecans

Jiffy Corn Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who has first given to me, that I should repay him?
Whatever is under the whole heaven is mine. Job 41:11

 

1/2 c melted butter
8 oz jiffy corn muffin mix
1 can niblet corn not drained
1 can creamed corn not drained
1 beaten egg
2  c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/2 c sour cream

Preheat oven 350 degrees.
in a 13x9 casserole pan add melted butter, jiffy mix, both cans of corn, egg and half of the cheese, mix well.
Put dollops of the sour cream on top and swirl into the cornbread mix.
Scatter the other cup of cheese on top, bake 40-45 minutes until middle is set. 

Cheesecake Ambrosia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." - Matthew 28:18-20

An ej original recipe!!

1 large can fruit cocktail 

1 large can mandarin oranges

1 medium size maraschino cherries

1 large can pineapple tidbits

In a colander, drain all the fruit well.

Set aside.

1box of instant cheesecake pudding

2 c toasted pecans, chopped

8 oz sour cream

8 oz cool whip

Next stir in 2/3 of the pudding mix.

Stir in Pecans.

Stir in sour cream.

Stir in cool whip.

Refrigerate overnight.

 

Persillade Relish for Beef Tenderloin

21 Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you."

22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld." - John 20:21-23

For serving on beef tenderloin!

3/4 c diced parsley

1/2 c olive oil

6 T mild pepper rings, diced, plus 1 t of the brine

1/4 c capers, rinsed and diced 

1 scallion, diced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t sugar

1/4 t each kosher salt and black pepper 

Mix well.

Skillet Smoked Chicken and Orzo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - John 1:1-5

2 c smoked chicken breast or Rotisserie breast 

1 T clarified Butter

1 t bacon grease

2 large Green onions, chopped 

1/2 t Dry onion soup

1/2 stalk Celery, sliced thin

1 c button Mushrooms, sliced thin

1/4 c dry white Wine, I used Sauvignon Blanc 

1/8 c Heavy cream 

1/4 c Half and half 

1/2 c Orzo

2 c Water

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 t Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's

Place grease and butter in skillet, heat to medium, add all seasonings.

Next add celery, onions, Mushrooms and dry onion soup.

Sauté until veggies are tender, 1-2 minutes. 

Add chicken.

Add wine stir for 1 minute, then add cream and half and half, stir 1 minute, add water and Orzo. 

Cook down on high simmer until Orzo is tender 10-15 minutes.

Restaurant Style Chicken Lo Mein

Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.  - Zephaniah 3:19

1 large chicken breast sliced really thin across the short side 

2 T cornstarch 

2 T Lo Mein sauce

Mix and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes while you prepare veggies! 

I 10 oz thin spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente, drained and toss in 1 t olive oil

1 stalk Celery, sliced thin

1 T roasted Garlic

2 large Green Onion, minced

2 T ginger, minced

2 c thin sliced cabbage

2 T olive oil

Stir fry veggies in medium hot oil until tender.

Push to side of skillet, add seasoned chicken, stir fry over medium heat.

Chicken will cook quickly. 

It's done when it becomes slightly caramelized.

Add noodles, stir around.

Add Lo Mein sauce, stir around. 

Lo Mein Sauce

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/4 c sugar

2 T cooking wine

1 t oyster sauce

1 T Hoisin

1/4 t toasted sesame oil

Toasted Coconut Oreo Balls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:8

14 full size Oreos, finely ground in food processor 

1/4 c toasted coconut 

3 oz softened room temp cream cheese

Using a fork, mix Oreos, cream cheese and coconut.

Roll into balls, freeze 20 minutes.

For rolling balls

6 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped, melted in microwave 

Dip chilled balls and place on parchment 

No Bake Toasted Coconut Snow Balls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 10:17

3 T smoked almonds

4 oz sweet coconut, toasted 

8 oz white chocolate, chopped

1/4 c heavy cream

1 cap full of Jim Beam

Process almonds 15 seconds in mini food processor to a fine ground.

Toast coconut in toaster oven 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring a few times.

Cool.

Process coconut 15 seconds in mini food processor.

Set aside.

Melt white chocolate and cream in microwave for 30 seconds and stir to melt.

Stir in almonds and Bourbon.

Pat into an pan that's covered in foil.

Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. 

Cut into small squares and roll into falls.

Roll in toasted coconut.

Freeze until firm. 

Store in airtight bowl till serving.

Cottage Cheese Egg White Scramble

An ej original recipe!

 

And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water." - Revelation 14:7

 

1/2 c Egg whites

1/4 c Cottage cheese

Skillet sprayed with non stick spray

Seasonings to your taste

Mrs Dash table blend

Seasoned salt 

Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's

Dehydrated Hash Brown Green Onion Tenderloin Sauté

"You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you. - Nehemiah 9:6

 

 

An ej original recipe!

1 c dehydrated hash browns, hydrate with water for 10 minutes, drain well on paper towels

2 green onion, chopped

1/2 c Seared and thin sliced Tenderloin, I keep this in the freezer  

Olive oil

Salt 

Pepper

Place oil in skillet, heat to medium, toss in onions, season.

Cook until tender, add Tenderloin.

Add hash browns, mash flat with spatula. 

Cook 5 minutes, flip, cook another 5 minutes until crispy.

Serve with Texas Pete's hot sauce!

Beef Tenderloin with Persillade Relish

26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you."

27 Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe."

28 Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"

29 Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." - John 20:26-29

Can't even express how good this was!

Made a few changes but nothing major.

My inspiration came from the America's Test Kitchen recipe.

The relish is yummy!

1 4-1/2 lb extreme peeled prime beef Tenderloin (Costco)

Rub

2 1/4 t kosher salt

1 t black pepper 

1 t baking soda

2 t roasted garlic, mashed 

1 T olive oil

Potatoes

3 T olive oil

2 bags of tiny Yukon gold potatoes

5 scallions, diced

2 T roasted garlic

1 T smoked paprika

Salt and pepper

1/2 c water to deglaze the pan

Persillade Relish for serving

3/4 c diced parsley

1/2 c olive oil

6 T mild pepper rings, diced, plus 1 t of the brine

1/4 c capers, rinsed and diced 

1 scallion, diced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t sugar

1/4 t each kosher salt and black pepper 

Mix well.

Beef directions 

Make the rub. 

Pat dry beef.

Turn under small thin tail, tie with kitchen string every 2 inches.

Cover beef with rub and let set out at room temp for 1 hour.

Potatoes directions

In a large metal roasting pan, heat the oil over 2 cooking eyes , add the scallions, garlic and seasoning, cook until scallions are tender. 

Take off stove eye and add water.

Scrape the bits off bottom and stir into water mixture.

Add potatoes and stir around to coat.

Bake in a 425 oven for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and stir again.

Direction to finish 

Turn heat to 300 and add beef to top of potatoes.

Put in middle rack and add pan back in oven.

Bake 55 minutes or until internal temp is 120 degrees. 

Turn on broiler and roast 5-10 minutes to develop a slight crust.

Remove to cutting board, tent with foil, rest 15 minutes.

Slice and put a thin layer of the relish down the middle.