Dried Cherry Rotisserie Chicken Salad

2 Timothy 2:11-13

[11] The saying is trustworthy, for: 

    If we have died with him, we will also live with him; 

    [12] if we endure, we will also reign with him;

    if we deny him, he also will deny us; 

    [13] if we are faithless, he remains faithful—

    for he cannot deny himself. 

Lettuce leaves

Dressing 

1 c mayonnaise 

4 t apple cider vinegar 

5 t clover honey 

1 t poppy seeds 

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

Salad 

2 chicken rotisserie breast, chopped

3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted 

1 c dried cherries, cut in half (I used the ones from Aldi)

3 stalks celery, thinly sliced

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. This can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. 

Dice chicken breast into bite-size chunks and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, dried cherries , celery and dressing.

Set air Fryer to 170 degrees, spray pan.

Lay a piece of lettuce on the bottom half of croissant, add to air Fryer.

Mound chicken salad on top of lettuce.

Add croissant top.

Lightly spray top with non stick spray.

Cook 3 minutes, check to see if it's toasted. 

I did 2 at a time!

Delicious!!

Old Time Bread Pudding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recipe Courtesy of Cooking With Mama Ree!

1 Corinthians 15:56-57

[56] The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. [57] But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 loaf of French bread cut into chunks

Liquid egg mix

4 c milk

1 c sugar

4 beaten eggs

1/2 T vanilla 

Mix well.

Using a deep dish pan, cut bread into chunks.

Pour liquid egg mix over bread chunks.

Mash down to saturate bread chunks.

Bake preheated 375 degrees for 1 hour until lightly toasted and jiggly in middle.

All the milk mixture should be soaked in.

Take a spoon and twist around and make wells to hold the rum topping.

Loosen around the edges.

Pour rum topping in wells and around edges.

Do not stir!

Topping 

2 c water

1 c sugar

1/2 stick of butter

1/2 T rum flavoring.

Cook on low for 30 minutes stirring every few minutes.

Ham and Biscuit Eggs Benedict

Philippians 2:9-11

[9] Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, [10] so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, [11] and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

An ej original recipe!

Warm Ham, chopped

Havarti, sliced 

Mozzarella, shreds 

Set aside.

Fried hard egg

Set aside.

Toasted biscuits 

Lighter Hollandaise

1/4 c Mayo 

2 T Heavy cream or half and half

1 t fresh Lemon juice

1/8 t Pepper flakes 

1/2 t Dry mustard 

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 t white wine

Whisk together.

Set aside.

To serve layer on biscuits, ham, egg, sliced tomatoes and Hollandaise.

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

John 20:30-31

The Purpose of This Book

[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.

 

Hawaiian Bread or Hogie Bun of your choice

Butter 

1 c Rotisserie Chicken(white or dark)

1/2 t Mayo

1 t Olive Garden Italian dressing 

1/2 of a small Onion, sliced thin

1/4 of Bell Pepper combo of red and green(sliced thin)

Pinch Rosemary 

Pinch Thyme

Pinch Oregano 

Place dressing in skillet, add veggies, cook until tender, add mayo and chicken.

Stir in Mozzarella.

Set aside.

Mozzarella cheese, grated

Havarti cheese slices

Spray basket with non stick.

Set to 370 degrees.

Butter bread.

Layer sliced cheese on un-buttered side.

Fill bread with filling.

Place other piece of buttered bread on top, buttered side up.

Place back in air Fryer with un-toasted side up

Cook 5 minutes then flip onto plate and cook additional 4 minutes.

Canned Peaches and Cherry Pie Filling Cobbler

Proverbs 17:28

    [28] 

    Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;

        when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

1 can cling stone peaches

4 fresh sliced peaches

1/2 can of cherry pie filling

Juice of half lime

1/4 c sugar

1 t vanilla 

Seasonings

1/4 t Nutmeg

1/4 t Clove

1/4 t Pumpkin pie spice

1/4 t Allspice

Cook in pan 15 minutes to slightly soften fresh peaches.

Topping

Waffle mix ( lightly sprinkle on top)

Slice thin pats of butter to cover waffle mix 

Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Top with ice cream.

JR'S Knock Off Famous Bakery Chunky Cookie

Proverbs 16:25

    [25] 

    There is a way that seems right to a man,

        but its end is the way to death.

1 c Cold Butter cut into small cubes

1 c Brown Sugar

½ c Sugar

2 Eggs

3 c AP Flour

1 t Cornstarch

¾ t Baking Soda

¾ t Salt

1 t vanilla 

2 c Chocolate Chips

2 c Pecans roughly chopped

Preheat oven to 410 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one.

Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips, vanilla and Pecans.

Separate dough into medium balls ( 2 heaping teaspoons) and place on lightly colored cookie sheet. 

Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let them rest for at 1 hour to set.

As I started eating the cookies, I microwaved my serving of cookies for 5 seconds after the rest, just to make the chocolate gooey!!

Greek Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

Proverbs 18:10

    [10] 

    The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

        the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

An ej original recipe!

2 Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips

2 Yukon Gold potatoes cut into large quarters, tossed in oil and seasoned with seasoned salt, paprika and pepper.

1/2 c low sodium chicken stock

Greek Chicken marinade 

1/4 c plain Greek Yogurt 

2 T Greek seasoning 

A few drizzles of olive oil

1/2 of a lemon juiced

1 t roasted and mashed Garlic

1/2 t Dill 

A dash of Salt and pepper 

Marinate at least 1 hour in a ziplock bag.

Drain.

Dry with paper towel.

Heat IP on sauté to hot.

Add 1 T olive oil.

Sauté chicken until slightly browned.

Remove, hit cancel.

Set to Meat, set time to 10 minutes with pressure.

Add 1/4 c low sodium chicken stock to bottom of pot.

Place rack in pot on top of cubed and seasoned potatoes.

Place chicken back in on rack.

After cook time do a natural release for 15 minutes.

Chicken must be 165 degrees.

Sear chicken and potatoes under broiler on foil sprayed with non stick. 

Greek Salad

Hebrews 6:18-20

[18] so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. [19] We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, [20] where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

 

An ej original recipe!

Salad 

1 head Romaine Lettuce, washed and chopped 

1 English Cucumber, chopped

Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half  

1 small Carrots, slice thin

1 small sweet Onion, sliced thin

8 Castelvetrano Olives, sliced in half 

1/4 Unexpected Cheddar, Trader Joe's 

Dressing

1/4 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

1 t white wine vinegar 

1/2 of a lemon juiced

1 T Greek seasoning 

1 t sugar

1 t Greek yogurt 

Salt and black pepper to taste

Whisk together and set aside.

Prepare and set aside.

Instant Pot Chicken Swedish Meatballs and Gravy

Proverbs 11:14

    [14] 

    Where there is no guidance, a people falls,

        but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

 An ej original recipe!

 

Cooked wide egg noodles set aside.

 

 

10 Chicken Meatballs *

1 lb ground white meat chicken 

1 shallot diced

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried oregano 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1/4 c panko

1/8 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ground Fennel seed

1/2 t brown sugar

1/4 c grated Parmesan 

Freeze the leftover ones.

 

Add 1/2 t clarified butter and 1/2 t olive oil.

Brown on heated to hot sauté setting for 4 minutes and flip, sauté additional 2 minutes and remove.

Remove to plate.

Add dry gravy seasonings.

Scrape bits and add gravy liquid ingredients.

Hit cancel button.

Place rack in IP.

Place meatballs on top.

Place lid on, pressure on and set to 6 minutes on meat setting.

At end of cycle, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then a quick release.

Add slurry to thicken, add Meatballs back in. 

Serve over wide egg noodles.

Liquid Gravy ingredients 

1-1/2 c chicken stock 

3 T half and half

Juice of a half of lime

Mix and set aside.

Dry Gravy Seasonings

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t oregano 

1/2 t paprika 

1/2 t kosher salt 

Pinch of nutmeg 

Mix and set aside.

Make a slurry by whisking.

1/2 c hot water

1 heaping T of flour

Set aside