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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Monday, January 30, 2023

10 Minute Zaxby Left Over Chicken Alfredo






























1 John 5:20


[20] And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.



An ej original recipe!



2 c Left over cooked angel hair pasta


10 chicken fingers, chop into bite size pieces

1 Shallot, diced

1 t Italian style Soffritto from Trader Joe's

2 T Clarified butter

1/2 t black pepper 

1/2 t sugar

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c half and half

1/4 c water

3 T Mascarpone 

3 T Italian cheese blend 


Using a large non stick skillet, heat to medium with butter, when hot add shallots and all dry seasonings.

Add wine, stir until wine dissipates.

Add half and half, water, mascarpone and cheese.

Stir until slightly thickened.

Cut off heat.

Using tongs, twist in pasta.


Sunday, January 29, 2023

Oscar Style Shrimp Filet Mignon






























1 John 2:2


[2] He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.



2 Filet, seasoned and cooked to your desired taste


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.


10 Shrimp, cleaned and chopped 

Steak seasoning of your choice

Olive oil or clarified butter


To assemble, place cooked Filet on bottom, then add shrimp and drizzle with Hollandaise


Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Instant Pot Asian Pork Country Ribs

































Joshua 1:9


[9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”



1 pgk Pork Country Ribs 


24 hr marinade

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/2 c Mirin (Chinese cooking wine)

2 T brown sugar

1 t whole peppercorns (I used black)

1 t 5 spice powder 

2 bay leaves 

3 T of pickled Ginger 

1/2 medium onion

3 T Roasted garlic

2 whole scallions 


Set sauté to hot.

Sear Ribs.

Remove from pot, add 1/2 c water.

Add IP rack and stand Ribs on side.

Place lid on, set top pressure valve to pressure.

Set to meat, 25 minutes with a natural 15 minute release.

Place under broiler to crisp up. 

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Old Time Chicken Vegetable Soup






























 

 

Psalm 22:1-2


Why Have You Forsaken Me?


To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David.


    [1] My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

        Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 

    [2] O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,

        and by night, but I find no rest.



 

28 oz Hunt's Whole Tomatoes, juice and tomatoes that you squeeze with hand

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 T kosher salt 

1 t black pepper

2 c Ford Hook Lima beans

3 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes 

Bring to a light boil.

Turn to a low simmer, for 45 minutes, lid on. 


Add after the 45 minutes.

2 c Cabbage, thin cut strips

2 ears of corn, shaved

1/2 c BBQ sauce or ketchup 

1/4 c white sugar 

3 T fresh Lemon juice

3 T White vinegar 

3 T Worcestershire sauce

1 c Rotisserie chicken, shredded 

Cook another 30 minutes, lid on.


Serve with cornbread!

 

Monday, January 23, 2023

Parmesan Panko Crusted Salmon


































Psalm 8:9


    [9] O LORD, our Lord,

        how majestic is your name in all the earth! Amen





1-2 lb Filet Salmon or Steel Head Trout salted and peppered


Squeeze 1t lemon into

1/4 c Mayo, 1 t garlic, mix together and slather on fish 


Crust

3/4 c Panko

2 T Parmesan

Zest of a Lemon 

1/4 t each of dried parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary 

1/2 t kosher salt

1/2 t pepper

2 T olive oil or melted butter

Stir to mix


Spoon on the middle of Filet and spread to sides.


Oven preheated set at 425 degrees cooked on parchment in a sheet pan for 18 minutes until fish flakes and is still slightly pink.

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Instant Pot Juicy and Tender 5 Spice Soy Chicken



































Psalm 20:6


    [6] Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;

        he will answer him from his holy heaven

        with the saving might of his right hand.





2-3 lbs Chicken parts of your choice


Overnight Marinade 

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/2 c Mirin (Chinese cooking wine)

2 T brown sugar

1 t whole peppercorns (I used black)

1 t 5 spice powder 

2 bay leaves 

3 T of pickled Ginger 

1/2 medium onion

3 T Roasted garlic

2 whole scallions 

Make and put in gallon zip lock.

Add chicken parts, burp bag, seal, refrigerate overnight.


Remove chicken parts.

Reserve liquid part of marinade.

Dry chicken with paper towels.

Sear in olive oil until golden.

Remove.

Pour water in pot to de-glaze.

Dry out, add rack.

Place chicken on top of rack, add liquid marinade.

Set to pressure, set meat to 25 minutes.

Release pressure after 15 minutes. 

Serve with sauce ladled over.

Temp should be 165-170 degrees.


Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Holiday Worthy Chuck Roast Reminiscent of Beef Tenderloin




































Deuteronomy 29:20


[20] The LORD will not be willing to forgive him, but rather the anger of the LORD and his jealousy will smoke against that man, and the curses written in this book will settle upon him, and the LORD will blot out his name from under heaven.


 

Beef for a fraction of the cost but holiday worthy!

 

 

Chuck roast, separated down middle fat into 2 pieces, trim fat

Lay pieces on top of each other.

Season with the following :

2 T kosher salt and 1 T cracked Black pepper

Tie with kitchen string every 2 inches.


Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18 hours.


Remove plastic and grease all around with 2 T olive oil


Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

Place on rack on foil covered sheet pan.

Roast for 2-3 hours to internal 145 degrees temp. 

Cook time depends on roast size. 

Do not cook past 145 degrees, meat will be tough.

Rest on cutting board for 45 minutes under sheet of loosely tented foil.

Slice thin, removing string as you slice.

Serve with a parsley horseradish sauce.

Enjoy this beefy goodness!


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2022/10/sour-dough-crispy-cheesy-garlic-bread.html



https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/01/parsley-horseradish-relish.html

Parsley Horseradish Relish





















 
 
 
Job 17:1-2

Job Continues: Where Then Is My Hope?

    [1] “My spirit is broken; my days are extinct;
        the graveyard is ready for me. 
    [2] Surely there are mockers about me,
        and my eye dwells on their provocation.


This is similar to persillade! 


Add to mini food processor 

1 c packed flat leaf parsley, short stems are ok 

1 T roasted garlic, mashed

1 diced Shallot

1 T lemon juice

1/4 c prepared horseradish 

2 T capers, drain and rinse

1/2 t Salt 

1/4 t black pepper

Pulse 6-8 pulses to incorporate 

Place in bowl

Add 3/4 c olive oil

Whisk around with a fork!

Serve on beef, sandwiches, burgers, etc!


Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Layered Mexican Dip with Avocado Creama































An ej original recipe!



Psalm 9:7-8


    [7] But the LORD sits enthroned forever;

        he has established his throne for justice, 

    [8] and he judges the world with righteousness;

        he judges the peoples with uprightness.



An ej original recipe!!



Bean dip made from 3 bean blend home canned beans*

Lime

Avocado creama*

Sour cream 

Cheddar Cheese, grated 

Smoked Gouda, grated

Scallions, sliced thin 

Tomatoes, seeded and pulp removed 


Make bean dip.

Make avocado creama.

Chop veggies.

Layer bean dip, avocado creama, sour cream, cheese, and chopped veggies

Serve with tostadas chips!




https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2019/04/chicken-queso-fundido-pizza.html


https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2020/10/creamy-refried-beans-made-from-pressure.html

Monday, January 9, 2023

Scratch Potato Casserole































Psalm 9:5


    [5] You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish;

        you have blotted out their name forever and ever.



An ej original recipe!

 

 

5 medium Yukon Gold, microwave 1-1/2 minutes each side, place whole potatoes in cold water 5 minutes, drain and dry off, grate, set aside

1 t olive oil

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper

2 T roasted garlic 

1 small chopped onion

1/4 c half and half

1 c sour cream

1 can Cream of chicken soup

1 c Cheddar, grated, divided in 1/2 c 

1 c smoked Gouda, grated, divided 1/2 c 


Place oil in small skillet.

Sauté onions and garlic.

Add to bowl.

Mix in grated potatoes 1/2 of the cheeses and other ingredients together.

Place prepared potatoes in a greased casserole pan. 

Add other half of cheeses to top.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Monday, January 2, 2023

Left Over Potato Hash Tortilla Breakfast Bake























Genesis 2:24


[24] Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.



An ej original recipe!



Bake 350 degree preheated oven, covered with foil, remove foil and toast top


Left over breakfast fried potatoes and meat*

2 mini orange peppers, slice thin

3 T spreadable cream cheese

4 small flour tortillas

Cooked Egg whites seasoned with salt and pepper 

3 T Persillade*

1/4 c Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled 

1/4 c Quesadilla cheese, shredded  


Add sliced peppers to meat potato mixture.

Fry left over potatoes and meat to heat through.

Stir in cream cheese till it melts.

Using a deep dish pie plate, cover bottom of plate with 2 tortilla.

Add meat potato mixture.

Soft fry seasoned egg whites, using fork, stir in Persillade.

Add the Queso Fresco cheese.

Add the 2 other tortilla.

Cover with Quesadilla cheese.

Seal with foil.

Bake 30 minutes.

Remove foil and toast top.



https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2014/09/fried-potatoes-and-onions.html



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