Hey Ya'll

I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Three Cheese Sour Cream Sauced Ground Chicken Stuffed Cubanelle






























James 2:13


[13] For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.



An ej original recipe!!



8-10 Cubanelle Pepper, fire roasted, split in half and cooled


Sour cream sauce

1 T each of butter and flour


Heat in small sauce pan for 1 minute, continually stirring. 

Set aside to cool 5 minutes.


1-1/2 c chicken stock

Pinch of salt

Pinch of pepper

1/2 t toasted cumin

1/2 t sugar


Whisk these together and then whisk into butter/flour mixture.

Cool 5 minutes.


1 c full fat sour cream

1/8 c each of Herdez salsa verde and Herdez guacamole salsa 

Whisk into cooled chicken stock mixture.

Set aside.


Ground Chicken mixture list


1 lb ground Chicken 

1/2 of a medium Fire roasted onion

1/4 c fresh Tinga Sauce 

1/8 c sour cream sauce

Pinch each of salt and pepper


Brown chicken to almost done, add onions, cook till tender.

Add rest of ingredients from ground chicken list.

Add cheeses for chicken mixture.


Cheeses for chicken stuffing

1/4 c Quesadilla cheese

1/4 c Mozzarella 

1/4 c Queso Fresco


Cheeses for topping

1/8 c each Quesadilla cheese, mozzarella and queso Fresco 


13x9 pan for 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven


Ladle a small amount sour cream sauce into pan.

Lay halved peppers on sauce.

Spoon 1-1/2 T of chicken cheese mixture on each on.

Ladle more sour cream sauce onto each pepper.

Top with the cheeses.

Bake.


Top with:

Avocado Creama and Tinga sauce


1 avocado, mashed with fork 

1 T mayo

1 T sour cream

1/2 t toasted cumin powder

Pinch of sugar 

Squeeze of 1/2 of a lime


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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Leftover Mustard Brown Sugar Turkey and Cabbage Pan Fried Dumplings

































1 Peter 4:12-14


Suffering as a Christian


[12] Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.


 

An ej original recipe!!


 

1/2 c leftover turkey, White and Dark

Set aside


16 Round dumpling or won ton wrappers


1 c chopped Cabbage 

1/4 c chopped Onion

1/4 c sliced mushrooms 

1 t roasted garlic

Pinch pepper flakes 

1 t toasted sesame oil


Stir fry veggies in oil.

Add seasoning sauce to Cabbage mixture.

Cool


Seasoning sauce 

1 t Mirin

1 t Ponzu sauce

1 t brown sugar

1/4 salt and pepper


Place veggie mix in mini food processor pulse. 

Add turkey to make a paste.

Place a teaspoon amount in middle of wrapper and seal edges with water.


For dipping, serve with Sweet Chili Thai sauce.


Friday, November 25, 2022

Greek Pasta Salad


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

John 13:31-32


A New Commandment


[31] When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. [32] If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once.


 

 

An ej original recipe!


 

 

Salad 

1/2 of the box of Rotini pasta cooked al dente, rinse, drain and set aside

1 English Cucumber, chopped

10 Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Carrots, slice paper thin

1 small Red Onion, sliced paper thin

10 Castelvetrano Olives, sliced in half 

1/2 c Unexpected Cheddar, crumbled, from 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.


Pour dressing over pasta and veggies.

Add crumbled cheese.

Before serving, drizzle additional Olive Garden and toss.


Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Holiday Tip



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1 Thessalonians 3:9


[9] For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God,



Use 2 take out container lids to cut tons of grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives etc. needed for recipes!!

Butcher knife must be sharp!


Monday, November 21, 2022

Ponzu Garlic Chili Beef Cabbage Broccoli and Onions



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Timothy 6:6-8


[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain, [7] for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. [8] But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.



An ej original recipe!



2 c Thin cuts of leftover Filet 

1 Onion, sliced

2 c Broccoli florets

2 c sliced Cabbage

2 t roasted Garlic

1 T pickled chopped Ginger 

1/2 t olive oil

1/2 t sesame oil

Pinch of salt and pepper


Stir fry veggies first.

When veggies are tender add beef.

Lastly add sauce, cook until sauce thickens.

Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Serve over sticky rice.


Sauce

1/8 c ponzu

1/8 c Chinese BBQ sauce (Costco)

1 t chili garlic sauce

1 c water

2 T cornstarch 

Whisk together and set aside.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Brown Sugar Mustard Smoked Turkey



































Job 9:25


    [25] “My days are swifter than a runner;

        they flee away; they see no good.



1 smoked turkey ( already thawed, mine came from Sam's)


Turkey size baking bag

1 t flour

1/2 c Yellow mustard

1 c Brown Sugar

Mini coke



Preheat oven 375 degrees.

Set timer for 1 hour 30 minutes or until temp reaches 145 degrees in multiple spots.

Place flour in bottom of bag.

Smear mustard over top of whole turkey.

Pat brown Sugar over mustard.

Place turkey in floured bag.

Add coke mini. 

Tie bag, cut 2 slits in top.

Place in heavy bottom pan.

Place on bottom rack.

Cook to internal temp of 145 degrees.

Check with thermometer in several places. 


Friday, November 18, 2022

Salted Butter Caramel Cinnamon Rolls

































Job 17:15


    [15] where then is my hope?

        Who will see my hope?



Preheat toasted oven to 375 degrees.

After preheat, set cook time for 45 minutes.


 

1 can of store brand cinnamon rolls, reserve frosting that comes from cinnamon rolls.


Separate into a 9x9 pan, leaving space between each one.


1/2-3/4 c Heavy cream 

Lightly pour around edges and in between each roll.


Mix the following,

1/2 c Brown sugar

1/2 c Melted Butter

Pinch of Kosher salt

Slowly pour over rolls.


Seal in foil.

Place in preheated oven.

After cook time, cool 5 minutes, then frost.

Spoon all that salted butter caramel goodness over each roll and serve.

A cup of coffee was delicious with these!!



Thursday, November 10, 2022

Ground Soffritto White Wine Chicken Sliders




























 

 

 

 

Job 9:22-24


    [22] It is all one; therefore I say,

        ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’ 

    [23] When disaster brings sudden death,

        he mocks at the calamity of the innocent. 

    [24] The earth is given into the hand of the wicked;

        he covers the faces of its judges—

        if it is not he, who then is it?



An ej original recipe!



1 Lb ground Chicken 

1/4 c plain bread crumbs 

1 t Soffritto seasoning (Trader Joe's)

1/2 of a thinly sliced Leek

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 t each dried rosemary, thyme and oregano 

Splash of buttermilk

1/4 c 3 Cheese Italian blend


Make into slider Patties.

Drizzle a tiny bit of oil.

Fry 3-4 minutes each side.

To finish, drizzle Sauvignon Blanc over both sides.

Check for a temp of 165 degrees.


To serve toasted brioche roll with Munster cheese, thin sliced tomato and avocado creama.


Sunday, November 6, 2022

Quick Hot and Sour Soup


































Ezekiel 16:62-63


[62] I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the LORD, [63] that you may remember and be confounded, and never open your mouth again because of your shame, when I atone for you for all that you have done, declares the Lord GOD.”



4 c chicken bone broth

1/4 c ponzu sauce

1 T sushi ginger, diced

2 T honey, plus more to taste

1 t chili garlic sauce

2 T roasted garlic

2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated

5 Button mushrooms, sliced  

1/4 c  rice wine vinegar

2 T cornstarch

1-2 c Firm Tofu cut into strips

1/2 t toasted sesame oil

Fresh cilantro



Directions

In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the broth, ponzu, ginger, honey, chili garlic sauce, garlic, button mushroom slices and scallion whites. Stir and taste immediately; if needed, add a bit more honey to balance. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes to allow the ginger and garlic to steep in the soup for flavor.

Add tofu strips.


In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and cornstarch until smooth. Raise the heat of the soup and add the cornstarch-vinegar slurry. Whisk until the soup slightly thickens, within a minute or two.

 

Garnish each with the scallion greens, a few drops of sesame oil and the cilantro, if you like. Add crunchy won tons for serving.

Serve with egg rolls.


Saturday, November 5, 2022

Baking Bag Seared Seasoned Pork Chops and Potatoes



































2 Peter 2:8-9


[8] (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); [9] then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,


 

 

An ej original recipe!

 

 

4 bone in 1 inch thick Chops, season with meat tenderizer, smoked paprika, thyme and rosemary, sear in oil

4 medium microwaved Yukon Gold, 3 minutes each side, peel, cool and quarter and season

1 chunked onion, season and microwaved 2 minutes 


Large baking bag

1 T flour

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c water

Add to large baking bag.

Place seared Chops in bag, place potatoes and onions around.

Be sure Chops are flat.

Cinch bag, snip 3 slits in top. 

Bake on a sheet pan in a 350 degree preheated oven for 25 minutes. 

Test with thermometer for a temp of 155 for doneness.

Delicious!!