Cucumber Sauce and Persillade Ground Chicken Meatballs with Bow Tie Pasta

Hebrews 13:8

[8] Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

An ej original recipe!

My husband said he could eat the whole thing!!

Must be delicious!

2 c uncooked Bow Tie Pasta cooked 12 minutes in 4 c water, reserve 2 c pasta water. 

Set aside.

2 c sliced and seasoned cherry tomatoes 

Set aside

Meatballs 

1 lb ground Chicken 

1 t Greek seasoning 

1 t beef base 

1 T cucumber sauce 

1 T persillade 

1/4 t each salt and pepper

Stir well and drop by heaping T in hot skillet with 2 t clarified butter.

Brown well. 

Add sauce ingredients.

Cook until slightly thickened and add pasta.

Top with cut and seasoned cherry tomatoes.

Sauce ingredients 

1/2 c half and half 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 Trader Joe's Unexpected cheddar  

Pasta water to get desired consistency of sauce.

Greek and Steak Seasoned Beef Sliders with Persillade and Cucumber Sauce

Hebrews 13:6

[6] So we can confidently say, 

    “The Lord is my helper;

        I will not fear;

    what can man do to me?”

An ej original recipe!

Pinch Greek seasoning 

Pinch Steak seasoning 

8 ground beef Sliders 

Place a pinch of seasoning on each side.

Fry in clarified butter.

Top with Havarti 

Place slider bun on top.

Toppings

Grilled onion slices 

Tomato slices

Cucumber sauce *

Persillade *

Make sauces ahead to bloom!

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2020/12/persillade-relish-for-beef-tenderloin.html

Cucumber sauce

1/2 of a English cucumber, diced

1/4 c diced onion

Salt and pepper

1/2 lime, juiced

1 T Roasted garlic

1/4 c Mayo

1 c full fat Yogurt

Ground Pork Shepherd's Pie

Psalm 69:13

    [13] But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD.

        At an acceptable time, O God,

        in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.

An ej original recipe!!

Layer 1

1 lb ground pork

1 can evaporated milk

Cornstarch slurry for thickener 

1 T chopped flat leaf parsley

Prepare the pound of pork by adding

1 t steak seasoning 

1 t beef base seasoning 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t garlic granules 

Pinch of salt and pepper

2 t water

Mix these ingredients and mash into ground pork.

Brown pork, add evaporated milk and slurry.

Add chopped parsley.

When gravy is thickened set aside.

Layer 2

3 c chopped Cabbage 

1 chopped onion

1 t chicken base seasoning 

1 T bacon grease

Stir fry veggies in grease, set aside.

Layer 3

2 grated carrots

Layer 4

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cooked knife tender

1 t roasted garlic 

Boil in chicken stock and garlic.

Drain

Mash 

Add in

1/4 c sharp Cheddar 

1/4 c Parmesan 

1/4 c Mayo 

1/4 c sour cream

Add to layer 1 to 13x9 sprayed casserole pan, then layer 2, 3, and top with 4.

Bake preheated 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes until top lightly brown.

Reuben with DIY Russian Dressing

Psalm 68:19

    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah

Pastrami

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2018/09/oven-roasted-pastrami.html

Thin slice

Artisan bread 

Fill with meat, cheese and toppings 

Toast in clarified butter

Russian Dressing

1/4 c Honey

1/2 c BBQ sauce or ketchup

1/2 c olive oil

3 T water

2 T fresh lemon juice

1 t Apple Cider vinegar 

1/2 t each salt, black pepper and smoked paprika 

1/2 t celery seeds

1 T Worcestershire sauce

Whisk together.

Refrigerate

Toppings

Havarti cheese

Thin sliced Onions

Thin sliced Cabbage 

German sour kraut

Russian Dressing 

Knock Off Montreal Steak Seasoning

Psalm 62:1-2

My Soul Waits for God Alone

To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

    [1] For God alone my soul waits in silence;

        from him comes my salvation. 

    [2] He alone is my rock and my salvation,

        my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

1 t black peppercorns 

1 T smoked paprika

1 T coarse kosher salt

3/4 T granulated garlic

2 t dill weed

3/4 T red pepper flakes

3/4 T onion powder

3/4 T ground coriander 

3/4 T mustard seed

Using a pestle and mortar, grind seeds.

Add all ingredients together and store in a shaker top bottle.

Fried Chicken Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Psalm 61:1-3

Lead Me to the Rock

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.

    [1] Hear my cry, O God,

        listen to my prayer; 

    [2] from the end of the earth I call to you

        when my heart is faint.

    Lead me to the rock

        that is higher than I, 

    [3] for you have been my refuge,

        a strong tower against the enemy.

An ej original recipe!

Dressing 

1/8 c Olive Garden dressing

1/8 c Mayo

Drizzle of olive oil

1 t juice of Pepperoncini jar

1 t sugar

1 t seasoned salt

1/2 t black Pepper 

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

1/2 t each oregano, rosemary and thyme

1 t roasted garlic

2 left over fried chicken tenders, heated and sliced

2 c Bow tie Pasta cooked al dente set aside

Salad fixins

Lettuce strips

Cucumbers chunks

Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

Onions thin slices

Pepperoncini strips

Unexpected Cheddar crumbled

Croutons

Bolillo Dough Cinnamon Rolls

 

 

 

Psalm 49:15

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

        for he will receive me. Selah

This dough is awesome!

1 batch of Bolillo dough*

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/03/fast-easy-bolillos.html

I used half to make cinnamon rolls and half to make bolillos.

I patted dough down to make a rectangle shape. 

Be careful not to get dough too thin.

I rubbed spreadable butter all over leaving a 1/2 inch empty space close to edge.

I mixed 3/4 c sugar and 3 T cinnamon together and sprinkled over butter.

Roll tightly and pat ends in.

Pinch seams.

Cut in half then each half in rolls.

I got 12.

Spray pan heavily with nonstick.

Bake middle rack, preheated 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool 10 minutes before frosting.

Frosting

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese 

1/4 c spreadable butter

1 t vanilla 

1/4 c powdered sugar

Mix well with a fork.

Breakfast Mexican Molletes

Psalm 55:16-19

    [16] But I call to God,

        and the LORD will save me. 

    [17] Evening and morning and at noon

        I utter my complaint and moan,

        and he hears my voice. 

    [18] He redeems my soul in safety

        from the battle that I wage,

        for many are arrayed against me. 

    [19] God will give ear and humble them,

        he who is enthroned from of old, Selah

    because they do not change

        and do not fear God.

An ej original recipe!

Bolillos*, cut in half, add cheese and toast

Refried beans or a can of bean dip

Cheese slices 

Crispy black pepper bacon or Chorizo 

Fried egg

Avocado creama or just the slices

Sour cream

Chipotle Mayo

Additional topping

Pico de Gallo 

 

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Fried Chicken Torta

Psalm 53:1-3

There Is None Who Does Good

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.

    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;

        there is none who does good.

    [2] God looks down from heaven

        on the children of man

    to see if there are any who understand,

        who seek after God.

    [3] They have all fallen away;

        together they have become corrupt;

    there is none who does good,

        not even one.

2 Bolillos, cut in half, inside soft bread  removed so it can be stuffed 

Clarified butter for skillet toasting of Bolillos 

Fried chicken nuggets 

Sliced Onions

Lettuce strips

Havarti Cheese slices

Chipotle Mayo 

Avocado creama

Yeasty Fast Rise Bolillos

Psalm 52:6-7

    [6] The righteous shall see and fear,

        and shall laugh at him, saying, 

    [7] “See the man who would not make

        God his refuge,

    but trusted in the abundance of his riches

        and sought refuge in his own destruction!”

Oh my goodness!

These are delicious and easy.

Thanks Patrick!

3-3/4c AP flour

2 T yeast (3 packets active dry)

1-1/4 c warm water

1/4 c olive oil

5 T sugar

1 beaten egg

1-1/4 t kosher salt

Add 2 T of yeast to 1.25 cups of warm water. Whisk 5 T of sugar and 1/4 c olive oil.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Add 3.75 cups flour, 1-1/4 t salt, and 1 egg. Mix with a spatula and then place onto a parchment sheet on counter.  Knead with your hands until you have a smooth ball of dough. Add additional flour if it's sticking to your hands.

Using spatula cut into eight equal parts. Roll into balls.  

Flatten into oval shapes. Flip 1/4 of the disk towards you and seal. Now pull that part towards you and seal again. Continue until you have a tube of dough. Give a quick roll while putting pressure on the ends to get the traditional bolillo shape.

Cover and let rise for 10-30 minutes. Using kitchen shears, snip a lengthwise 1/4 inch deep slit on the bolillos just before baking. 

Bake preheated oven for 8-15 minutes at 425F.

Cool.

Instant Pot Sunday Beef Roast with Gravy and Veggies

Psalm 51:1-2

Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.

    [1] Have mercy on me, O God,

        according to your steadfast love;

    according to your abundant mercy

        blot out my transgressions. 

    [2] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

        and cleanse me from my sin!

Based on Amy and Jacky IP recipes!!

3 lb well marbled chuck roast, pull apart into 2 roast, tie and season on both sides with coarse salt and black pepper

Heat IP on sauté until hot, add 2 T olive oil and sear each side for 10 minutes.

Remove to plate.

Add seasoning veggies.

Sauté in Roast drippings.

De-glaze pan with 1 T of gravy ingredients.

Add all of gravy and the roast back in.

Set to pressure and cook 40 minutes.

Do a 15 minute release.

Remove roast and cover with foil.

Add veggie mix to gravy.

Set to pressure, cook 10 minutes.

Remove veggies. 

Using a cornstarch slurry, thicken gravy.

To serve, chunk roast, add veggies and ladle gravy over both.

Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

Seasoning veggies

1/4 c each Leeks, mushrooms 

1 T roasted garlic

2 T celery

Gravy ingredients 

2 c beef broth ( I made mine from beef base)

1 t each balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Soy sauce

1/2 t each rosemary, thyme and bay leaf powder 

Mix well and set aside

Vegetables

2 c Carrot chunks

2 c Potato chunks