Thursday, July 29, 2021

Rich Chocolate Fudge Prune Brownies




























 

 

Revelation 5:9-10


[9] And they sang a new song, saying, 


    “Worthy are you to take the scroll

        and to open its seals,

    for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God

        from every tribe and language and people and nation, 

    [10] and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,

        and they shall reign on the earth.”



350 degree preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Line a 8x8 pan with foil, leave about a 2 inch foil overhang to easily remove brownies.


Brownies are done when toothpick comes out clean.


1/4 c chopped prunes

2 T water

Place in food processor to make a paste.

Set aside.


1/2 c milk chocolate chips

2 T butter, chopped 

Melt over boiling water.

Set aside.


1 c white sugar

1 large egg plus 1 egg white

1 t vanilla

Very quickly cream sugar, eggs, prune paste and vanilla into chocolate mixture.


1/2 c plus 1/4 c AP flour

1/3 c cocoa powder

Whisk together.

A little bit at a time, incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients just till combined.

Batter will be thick.

Evenly spread in pan.


Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Mardi Gras Boneless Breast Skillet Chicken
























 

 

 

23“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel"'(which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.





An ej original recipe!



2 large boneless chicken breast, cut in half and brined in sugar salt water for 5 hrs


Mardi Gras seasoning *

2 T Butter


Heat skillet starting in a cold oven to 450 degrees. 

Dry off brined chicken.

Lightly sprinkle seasoning.

Set aside.

When skillet comes to temp, throw in butter and chicken.

Bake 10 minutes, flip and repeat.

Rest 10 minutes.


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2020/03/mardi-gras-seasoning-like-on-publix.html

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Sous Vide New York Strip Steak
































Romans 13:1-2


[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.



 

Pretty good, not as good as a Filet.


 

Cook time 1-1/2 to 3 hrs (I cooked 2 hrs)

Cook temp 130 degrees


2 strip steaks 1-1/2 - 2 inches thick

Salt and pepper

1/4 c oil


Place in bag, single layer, add oil.

Remove air.

Sous Vide according to above directions.

Remove and pat dry.

Rest for 5 min.

Sear 1 min each side, in 3 T oil.


Finishing sauce

1 T reserved oil

1 Shallot, minced 

1/2 t Fennel seed

1/2 c chicken stock

1/4 c white wine

1 1/2 t Dijon 

Reduce for 6 minutes 


Add 1 T chilled butter.

1 t tarragon 

Salt and pepper



Piccalilli (Green Tomato Relish)



































Psalm 150:6


    [6] Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!

    Praise the LORD!


 

 

10 medium green tomatoes 

Core and chopped 

1 medium head of cabbage 

3/4 c red and yellow bell peppers

1 JalapeƱo 

1/2 c onion

1/2 c kosher salt 


I chopped all mine in food processor.

Salted it and let it sit in fridge for 4 hours.

Drain water off, then rinse and drain.

I used a wire mesh colander.

Prepare syrup.


Syrup

3/4 c brown sugar

1 t mustard seed

1/2 t celery seed

1/2 t prepared horseradish 

1/3 of a quart of water with 1/4 c plus 1/8 c white vinegar


Place ingredients in pot.

Cook at a rolling simmer for 15 minutes.

Add drained veggies.

Simmer at a rolling 10 minutes.

Fill hot jars. 

3 Pints with a 2 inch head space.


Process 10 lbs for 10 minutes.

Follow canner instructions.

I added a jar of water to insure safe amount of jars for canning.

Cool.

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Spicy Cucumber Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry




























Psalm 148:13-14


    [13] Let them praise the name of the LORD,

        for his name alone is exalted;

        his majesty is above earth and heaven. 

    [14] He has raised up a horn for his people,

        praise for all his saints,

        for the people of Israel who are near to him.

    Praise the LORD!


An ej original recipe!

 

 

2  Rotisserie chicken breast, thinly pulled

1 T olive oil

2 c Broccoli florets

1 medium size cucumber 

1 Leek, sliced

2 T pickled Ginger, mashed

2 T mashed roasted garlic


Ramen noodles, no seasoning.

Prepare and set aside


1/2 c Crushed dry roasted peanuts

Prepare and set aside


Sauce

1-1/2 c chicken stock

1 t red pepper flakes

1 T mushroom Soy sauce

1/8 c Mirin 

1/2 t anchovy paste

1/2 t sesame oil

1/2 t honey

1-1/2 cornstarch 

Whisk and set aside.


Stir fry leeks, pepper flakes, cucumbers, broccoli, ginger and garlic in oil until tender. 

Add chicken, then sauce.

Cook until sauce thickens.

Stir in ramen noodle.

Add crushed peanuts.

Oven Skillet Veggies and Chicken































Psalm 148:5-6


    [5] Let them praise the name of the LORD!

        For he commanded and they were created. 

    [6] And he established them forever and ever;

        he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.



This was delicious.

So much flavor!



1-2 large chicken breast, chopped 1/2 in pieces 

2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, microwave for 2 minutes each side, slice, cool, peel, chop 1/2 in pieces 

1 medium sweet potato, microwave 

2 minutes each side, slice, cool, peel, chop 1/2 in pieces 

1 large carrot, chop 1/2 in pieces 

1 yellow squash, chop 1/2 in pieces

1/2 each Red and Yellow bell pepper, sliced

2 T roasted and mashed garlic 

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried oregano 

1/4 c Olive oil

Pepper and kosher salt to taste

Put everything in a bowl, drizzle with the oil.

Place in cast iron skillet with a little clarified butter.


Before serving

Fresh chopped Parsley 


Bake, covered with foil, preheated 390 degrees for 40 minutes.

Remove foil and sear under broiler 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh flat leaf parsley.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Sweet 100 Spaghetti Sauce with Mashed Meatballs


































Psalm 145:20-21


    [20] The LORD preserves all who love him,

        but all the wicked he will destroy.


    [21] My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD,

        and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.



https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2021/07/roasted-vidalia-onion-sweet-100.html


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2017/05/real-easy-scratch-spaghetti-and.html


10 Meatballs cooked and mashed.

I make my own and freeze them.

Add homemade sauce, 1/2 c Cabernet Sauvignon, 1/2 c Parmesan. 

Serve over angel hair pasta.

Philly Cheesesteak with House Dill Garlic Pickles


































Psalm 146:1-2


    [1] Praise the LORD!

    Praise the LORD, O my soul! 

    [2] I will praise the LORD as long as I live;

        I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.




1 lb Shaved Plain deli roast beef, chopped 

1 Thin sliced Onion

1 thin sliced red Bell pepper

2 t Whiskey

Garlic granules 

Onion powder

1 t Worcestershire sauce 



Cheddar Cheese whiz

House made refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles   

Hoagie buns


This freezes well for a really quick meal.


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2021/07/refrigerated-garlic-dill-pickles.html

Monday, July 19, 2021

Roasted Vidalia Onion Sweet 100 Spaghetti Sauce






























Psalm 144:3-4


    [3] O LORD, what is man that you regard him,

        or the son of man that you think of him? 

    [4] Man is like a breath;

        his days are like a passing shadow.


 

An ej original recipe!


Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Roast for 35 minutes.


4 c Sweet 100 tomatoes, washed and stems removed 

1 Vidalia onion

1/4 c olive oil

1 t Red pepper flakes

1 T Sugar

Lightly sprinkle Onion powder 

Lightly sprinkle Garlic granules 

Salt and pepper to taste

2 T roasted garlic, mashed


Before serving

1/2 c Fresh basil, chopped


Place parchment paper on a large sheet pan.

Place tomatoes single file.

Quarter onion.

Drizzle oil over onion and tomatoes.

Season with onion powder and garlic granules.

Tomatoes will begin to burst and slightly char.

Cool and pulse in food processor to make sauce.

Store in fridge and use in 2-3 days.

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Oven Cola Pork Cowboy Candy Dill Pickle Nachos




























 

 

Psalm 142:1-4


A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.


    [1] With my voice I cry out to the LORD;

        with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD. 

    [2] I pour out my complaint before him;

        I tell my trouble before him.


    [3] When my spirit faints within me,

        you know my way!

    In the path where I walk

        they have hidden a trap for me. 

    [4] Look to the right and see:

        there is none who takes notice of me;

    no refuge remains to me;

        no one cares for my soul.



Sometimes I use my IP to do the pork and sometimes I do it in the oven in a Dutch oven.

If using oven cook 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hrs to 2 hours or until meat is tender and liquid is almost gone.


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2021/01/coca-cola-instant-pot-bbq-pork.html


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2021/06/sweet-and-spicy-cowboy-candy.html


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2021/07/refrigerated-garlic-dill-pickles.html