EJ's Jacked Up Pimento Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Titus 3:5-6

[5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

An ej original recipe!

2 c white sharp cheddar, fresh coarse grated  

2 c sharp cheddar, fresh coarse grated 

1/4 c chopped green onions

1/4 c Mayo 

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t black pepper 

Pinch of salt

1/2 t sugar 

1/2 t Jalapeño juice

2 t diced pickled jalapeño 

1/4 c diced jar roasted red peppers 

Mix well.

Serve on crackers, bread for sandwiches, bugles, soft or hard pita triangles.

Fruit salad is a great side!

Zaxby Knock Off Zensation Salad

Psalm 48:14

        [14]     that this is God,

    our God forever and ever.

        He will guide us forever.

 

 

This was delicious!! 

You can add Slaw but I was in a hurry so I just added shredded cabbage.

You can buy your chicken strips and cut them up or use frozen chicken and air fry it.

I like Sam's knock off chicken nuggets, the ones like Chick fil A.

Salad

Iceberg lettuce sliced in thin strips

Really thin sliced Cabbage strips

Really thin Cucumbers (use a mandolin)

Really thin carrots (use a mandolin)

Really thin onions (use a mandolin)

Dressing

3 T clover honey

1 1/2 T rice wine vinegar

1/4 c Mayo 

1 t Dijon 

1/4 t toasted sesame oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk well!

Make dressing, set aside.

Air fry chicken, set aside.

Assemble salad.

Add Slaw to the middle!

Slice chicken and put on top of salad.

Add your desired amount of dressing.

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Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Psalm 40:2

    [2] He drew me up from the pit of destruction,

        out of the miry bog,

    and set my feet upon a rock,

        making my steps secure.

Delicious but definitely not like the fried version!!

Going to try to do onion petals and see how they do!

Make dipping sauce and refrigerate.

1 large onion

cut top 1/2 inch off, 

take off outer tough layer

turn upside down

cut into wedges, do not cut through onion bottom

let sit 5 minutes 

gently pull apart cuts to make petals

Refrigerate for 10 minutes while air Fryer preheats

Flour dredge

2 c flour

1 t Smoked Paprika 

1/2 t Aleppo pepper

1/2 t Thyme

1/2 t Garlic

1/2 t Oregano 

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix and place in bowl larger than onion.

Cover onion with flour mixture, be sure to get in between petals.

Turn upside down and gently shake off excess flour. 

Egg mixture 

2 eggs

1 c water 

1 c milk

Mix and put in bowl larger than onion.

Place floured onion in egg mixture being sure to get in between petals.

Remove to plate and flour again.

Spray with oil.

Air fry in a 350 degree preheated air Fryer for 20 minutes or desired doneness.

Respray a couple times during cooking. 

Use a spatula to remove.

Sauce

1/4 c Mayo

2 t BBQ sauce

1 t Horseradish 

1/4 c Sour cream

1 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t Oregano 

1/2 t Aleppo pepper

Salt and pepper 

Mix and refrigerate 

Prune and Pecan Fiber Cookies

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 43:5

    [5] Why are you cast down, O my soul,

        and why are you in turmoil within me?

    Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,

        my salvation and my God.

These were good!

They taste like a bran muffin in cookie form!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake on middle lower rack for 9-10 minutes.

1-1/2 c pitted prunes

Cover with water, microwave covered 3 minutes. 

Reserve liquid.

Remove prunes to processor.

Process in food processor to make a purée.

Add to large bowl.

Mix 1/2 c of prune liquid into the purée.

To this purée mixture add:

1/2 c olive oil

2/3 c sugar

1 egg

1 t vanilla 

Mix to incorporate.

Next add:

1 c AP flour

1 c old fashioned oats

1/2 c milled flax seeds

1/2 t baking soda

1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t cinnamon 

1/2 t salt

Drop by 1 t rounds on parchment lined sheet pan. 

Cool on rack.

Refrigerate.

Chef's Loaded Meat and Two Cheese Grits

 

 

 

Psalm 41:13

    [13] Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,

        from everlasting to everlasting!

    Amen and Amen.

An ej original recipe!

Meats

1 c Smoked Sausage

1 c Ham

Quick Grits, enough for 3 servings 

1 c Water 

1 c Milk

Salt

1/4 c Parmesan 

1/4 c Sharp Cheddar

Boiled egg, chopped

Pico

2 Tomatoes, diced 

1/2 of a seeded Jalapeño, diced 

1 T Olive Garden dressing

1 t Apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t toasted cumin

1/2 t sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

To serve:

Place creamy grits in bowl.

Top with meats, sprinkle of cheese, cut up egg and Pico.

Air Fryer Seasoned Potato Wedges

Psalm 41:1-4

O LORD, Be Gracious to Me

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

    [1] Blessed is the one who considers the poor!

        In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; 

    [2] the LORD protects him and keeps him alive;

        he is called blessed in the land;

        you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. 

    [3] The LORD sustains him on his sickbed;

        in his illness you restore him to full health.

    [4] As for me, I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me;

        heal me, for I have sinned against you!”

3 Yukon gold potatoes cut into even size wedges

Soak in hot water for 20 minutes.

Drain and wipe dry.

Season.

Seasoning

1 t olive oil

Toss potatoes in oil.

1 t paprika

1 t onion powder 

1 t garlic granules 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Mix seasoning and toss the oiled potatoes.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.

Place wedges in a single layer.

Cook 8 minutes on one side, flip, cook another 8 minutes.

My air fryer is small so I did mine in 2 batches.

These were delicious!!

Crispy outside and soft inside.

Easy Whiskey Sauce

 

 

 

Psalm 40:16-17

    [16] But may all who seek you

        rejoice and be glad in you;

    may those who love your salvation

        say continually, “Great is the LORD!” 

    [17] As for me, I am poor and needy,

        but the Lord takes thought for me.

    You are my help and my deliverer;

        do not delay, O my God!

1/2 c butter

1/4 c sugar

1/2 c whole milk

1 T AP flour

1 t vanilla 

1 T whiskey

Melt butter on medium heat, whisk in sugar, flour, milk, bring to boil, turn to low, whisk till thickened.

Remove from heat. 

Whisk in vanilla and whiskey.

Serve over bread pudding.

 

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Dark Chocolate Pineapple Bread Pudding

Psalm 40:5

    [5] You have multiplied, O LORD my God,

        your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;

        none can compare with you!

    I will proclaim and tell of them,

        yet they are more than can be told.

Preheat 325 degree oven.

Package of Pain au Chocolat from Aldi, cut into squares 

1 20 oz can crushed Pineapple in juice, reserve 1/4 c juice

Custard

4 eggs beaten 

1 c sugar

1/2 c melted butter 

1 can evaporated milk

1 t vanilla extract

In a 13x9 pan, cover bottom of pan with bread squares.

Add drained Pineapple along with the 1/4 c juice.

Mix custard ingredients well with whisk.

Pour over bread pineapple mixture.

Mash down so all the bread will be wet.

Cover with foil, bake 1 hour or until bread sets and is golden brown.

Serve with Whiskey Sauce!

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Pork Butt in Fennel Blanco Ragu

Psalm 37:23-24

    [23] The steps of a man are established by the LORD,

        when he delights in his way; 

    [24] though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,

        for the LORD upholds his hand.

This is what I cooked my honey for Valentine's Lunch!!

He said he could eat the whole pot!!

 

 

Large egg noodles, cooked in salted water and set aside, reserve 1 c pasta water

 

2 oz pancetta, chopped ( buy in deli)

1 Onion, sliced 

1 Fennel bulb, sliced, cored, save 2 T of green wispy fronds, discard stalks

2 T roasted Garlic 

1 t dried Thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 c half and half

2 lb pork butt, trimmed and cut into 4 large chunks

2 c water

Add after pork is done

Juice of 1/2 small lemon

Zest of 1 small lemon

Fennel fronds

1 c grated Parmesan 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Set rack to middle bottom position.

In a Dutch oven with 2/3 c water, render the fat from the pancetta.

This should take about 10 minutes, the water will mostly dissipate.

Scrape the pan sides and bottom to get all the fond.

Add Fennel and onion slices cook 7 minutes.

Add spices, cook until fragrant about a minute.

Stir in cream and water, bring to boil and add pork chunks.

Cover and transfer to oven, cook 1-1/2 hours, until pork is tender and can be shredded.

Remove pork to plate, shred. 

Scrape sides to get all the bits.

Add lemon juice, zest and most of the fennel fronds, reserving a few for garnish.

Cover and simmer.

Add shredded pork, 3/4 c pasta water and Parmesan.

Stir to incorporate.

Drain noodles with a wire spider and toss in sauce. 

If needed add pasta water in increments of 1/4 c until desired consistency. 

This was delicious!!

I served with boiled cabbage and fried squash.