Mardi Gras Seasoned Butter BBQ Chicken Thighs

Ephesians 3:8-12

[8] To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, [9] and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, [10] so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. [11] This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, [12] in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.

An ej original recipe!

Pack of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ( I used 4)

1/2 Lemon juiced

Mardi Gras rub *

Clarified butter

BBQ sauce (optional)

Lay thighs out, put slits across short side.

Squeeze lemon generously over thighs.

Drizzle rub over thighs.

Drizzle butter over thighs.

Lightly salt.

Cook preheated 400 degree oven, middle rack, for 20 minutes, flip, season and cook 10 minutes more.

Ck temp, should be 165 degrees.

Flip back over.

Drizzle BBQ sauce over, put under broiler for 5 minutes.

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Breakfast Ham Tater Tots

Galatians 6:14-16

[14] But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. [15] For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. [16] And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

An ej original recipe!!

3 medium size Yukon Gold potatoes 

Cooked 1-1/2 minutes covered, microwave 

each side, cooled and peeled then grated ( potatoes are not all the way cooked) 

2 diced green onions

1/4 c diced ham

2 T flour

2 T Parmesan 

Salt and pepper

1/4 t each, garlic granules, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, oregano 

Panko ( to roll balls in)

2 inches deep of Peanut oil for frying

Mix all ingredients, by hand, except oil and panko.

Heat oil, add tots one at a time.

Brown on all sides.

Let the first side get crispy before flipping with tongs.

Lightly salt finished tot.

Secret ingredient, a light sprinkling of Trader Joe's Umami seasoning.

Serve with Texas Pete's hot sauce.

Chicken Meatballs in Red Pepper Leek Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 116:13

    [13] I will lift up the cup of salvation

        and call on the name of the LORD,

An ej original recipe!

 

 

Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t rosemary 

1/4 t thyme

1/2 c Panko 

1 diced Shallot 

1/4 c Parmesan 

Pinch red pepper flakes

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

2 t dried cilantro

3 t full fat ricotta 

2 T olive oil

Mix just till combined.

Make into golf ball size meatballs.

Add 1 T olive oil to large skillet and heat, add meatballs and lightly brown on all sides.

Remove to plate.

Leek gravy

1 t Clarified butter

1/4 c chopped leeks

1 t roasted garlic

Pinch red pepper flakes 

1/2 t chicken base seasoning 

1 T flour

1 c water

1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 c half and half

Using same skillet, sauté garlic, pepper flakes, leeks, seasonings and flour. 

Add wine, cook 2 minutes.

Add water, cook 2 minutes.

Add half and half.

Gravy will come together quickly.

Add meatballs back in a simmer 5 minutes.

Meatballs internal temp should be 165 degrees.

I like to cut my meatballs in half.

Serve over sticky rice.

East Asian Adzuki Beans

Psalm 49:15

    [15] But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol,

        for he will receive me. Selah

 

 

An ej original recipe!!

 

 

10 oz Adzuki beans (found at Sprouts)

Clean and pick debris from beans.

Soak beans overnight covered in water.

Dump water.

Cleaned Beans

1 T Bacon grease

1 sliced Onion

Ham pieces

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

1/4 t Garlic seasoning 

2 T Chicken base seasoning

Water to cover over beans 2-3 inches

Add to pressure cooker.

Cover and bring up pressure.

Cook 40 minutes.

Serve with chopped green onions and cornbread.

Air Fryer Citrus Salmon From Frozen with a Honey Dijon Glaze

Psalm 116:8-9

    [8] For you have delivered my soul from death,

        my eyes from tears,

        my feet from stumbling; 

    [9] I will walk before the LORD

        in the land of the living.

2 (6 oz) frozen skinless salmon Fillets

1 slice Lemon

2 pats Butter

Salt 

Pepper

Smoked paprika 

Heat air Fryer on 390 for 3 minutes.

Add Fillets, season, add butter and lemon.

Cook 7 minutes, flip and repeat.

Ck temp, should be 145 degrees.

Brush with glaze before serving.

Glaze

2 t Honey

1 t Dijon 

Chocolate Chip Pineapple Cherry Brioche Bread Pudding

Psalm 115:2-8

    [2] Why should the nations say,

        “Where is their God?” 

    [3] Our God is in the heavens;

        he does all that he pleases.

    [4] Their idols are silver and gold,

        the work of human hands. 

    [5] They have mouths, but do not speak;

        eyes, but do not see. 

    [6] They have ears, but do not hear;

        noses, but do not smell. 

    [7] They have hands, but do not feel;

        feet, but do not walk;

        and they do not make a sound in their throat. 

    [8] Those who make them become like them;

        so do all who trust in them.

1 pack Aldi chocolate chip Brioche rolls cut into chunks

10 maraschino cherries, cut in half

1 small can pineapple tidbits, reserve 

1/8 c juice

Place bread chunks in 13x9 pan, add fruit and reserved juice to top of bread.

Set aside.

Custard

3 eggs, beaten

3/4 c sugar

1 can evaporated milk

1/4 c melted butter, cooled

1 t vanilla 

Whisk eggs and sugar together. Whisk cooled butter, milk and vanilla in.

Pour on top of fruit topped bread.

Cover with foil and bake 325 degrees for 1 hr or until bread dries out and is lightly browned.

* Serve with whiskey sauce.

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Pressure Canned Chicken Thigh Sour Cream Enchiladas

Psalm 113:2-3

    [2] Blessed be the name of the LORD

        from this time forth and forevermore! 

    [3] From the rising of the sun to its setting,

        the name of the LORD is to be praised!

An ej original recipe!

1 qt pressure Canned thighs, shredded 

Reserve stock

1 c cheese, Combo of sharp cheddar and unexpected Cheddar (Trader Joe)

1/2 c Quesadilla cheese

1 c enchilada sauce, 

to make this use 

1/2 c chunky salsa, 3 T tomato paste concentrate, 1/4 c chicken stock

Put in food processor and pulse a few times

Mix the above ingredients to make the filling and set aside.

Fill 6 inch size flour tortillas.

Should make 10 enchiladas.

Sour Cream Sauce

1. Melt 1 T butter and whisk in 1 T flour, sauté 1 minute.

Cool 5 minutes.

2. Whisk into cooked flour/butter mixture.

1 c chicken stock

3. Whisk these into chicken stock mixture.

1 c sour cream

1/4 c salsa verde( I use Herdez)

1/8 c guacamole Salsa( I use Herdez)

A few turns cracked black pepper

Reserve

2 T enchiladas sauce

2 T sour cream sauce

1/2 c quesadilla cheese

In a 13x9 pan, spread a little enchilada sauce and a little sour cream sauce. 

This keeps the enchiladas from sticking to pan.

Place the enchiladas seam side down.

Pour the rest of the sour cream enchiladas sauce over top.

Add a little black pepper and salt.

Seal in foil, bake preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and sprinkle 1/2 c quesadilla cheese over and put under broiler to brown.

Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Breakfast Cheesy Bologna Artichoke Bake

Psalm 112:6

    [6] For the righteous will never be moved;

        he will be remembered forever.

An ej original recipe!!

Bake 350 preheated oven, middle rack

8x8 light colored square pan

1 can crescent rolls, halved 

3 pieces of Bologna cooked crisp and chopped 

4 slices cheese, I used Havarti 

Veggie mix

1/2 c chopped green onions

1/2 c marinated artichoke hearts, leaves separated, chopped

1 heaping t soft cream cheese

Mix and set aside.

Sauce 

3 T butter

1 t Dijon mustard

1 t brown sugar

1 t Worcestershire sauce

Melt butter and ingredients, set aside!

Lay half of rolls in pan that has been sprayed with non stick spray.

Bake 10 minutes.

Take out of oven and brush half of sauce on top.

Place cheese on rolls, bologna and veggie mix next, top with other half of rolls.

Brush rest of sauce on rolls.

Cover and bake 20 minutes.

Take off foil and bake another 15 minutes.

Cool 5 minutes and cut into squares!

The leftovers heat up great, crispy and delicious! 

Cherry Cream Cheese Crumble

Psalm 110:6

    [6] He will execute judgment among the nations,

        filling them with corpses;

    he will shatter chiefs

        over the wide earth.

 

One of the best desserts I've ever made!!

 

 

1 can cherry pie filling 

Crust:

3 c flour

1 c sugar

1 t Baking powder

1/4 t Salt 

Mix 

1 stick cold butter, cut into small pieces

Cut into flour mixture

Add 

1 Egg

Mix until crumbly.

Use half for bottom crust.

Use half for crumble top.

Press into 13x9 pan.

Bake 375 degrees for 9 minutes, just till lightly browned.

Completely cool.

Cream cheese layer:

3 blocks room temp cream cheese

Using mixer, blend with

1 c sugar

2 T vanilla extract 

1 t bourbon

Set in fridge while crust cools.

Build layers:

Crust layer

Cream cheese layer

Cherry layer

Crumb layer

Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Cool