Tasty Ritz Party Crackers for Two

Psalm 95:3

    [3] For the LORD is a great God,

        and a great King above all gods.

1 sleeve of Ritz crackers

Bourbon Ridge Ham(thin sliced and cut into squares)

Havarti Cheese(cut into squares to fit cracker)

Lay crackers in a parchment lined pan, flat side up.

Layer cheese then ham, top with other cracker.

Spoon butter drizzle over each one.

Preheat toaster oven to 375 degrees.

Bake 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Butter drizzle 

2 T unsalted butter( crackers are salty)

Worcestershire sauce

Dijon mustard

Dried Onions

Poppy seeds

Melt butter in bowl in microwave.

Stir in ingredients.

Spoon over crackers.

Potato Leek Fennel Gratin

Psalm 90:1-2

Book Four

From Everlasting to Everlasting

A Prayer of Moses, the man of God.

    [1] Lord, you have been our dwelling place

        in all generations. 

    [2] Before the mountains were brought forth,

        or ever you had formed the earth and the world,

        from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, use mandolin slicer and sliced 1/8 inch cut

2 t salt

Cover with water, bring to boil, boil 1 minute and drain in colander

Set aside

Veggie mix

1/2 c sliced thin leeks

1/2 c sliced thin Fennel bulb

2 T roasted garlic

1/2 t thyme

Salt and pepper

2 T butter 

Sauté veggies in butter, just till tender.

Set aside 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook, uncovered 45 minutes 

Cheese Sauce

1 can evaporated milk

1/8 c olive oil

Splash Apple cider vinegar 

1 c Gouda, grated 

1 c Parmesan, grated 

1/4 Sauvignon Blanc

1 T butter

1/4 t sea salt

1/4 t dry mustard

1/4 t ground coriander 

Cornstarch to thicken

Spread a little cheese sauce in bottom of Casserole pan.

Layer 1/2 of the potatoes, then half of the veggies and repeat.

Bake, uncovered.

Crunchy Chicken Parmesan

John 4:14

[14] but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Chicken cutlets

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1 c Parmesan, shredded 

1 c Mozzarella, shredded 

Sauce

2 T olive oil

2 t roasted garlic 

Salt and pepper

1 t Oregano

1 t basil

1 t dried onion flakes 

1/4 t red pepper flakes

1 t sugar

1/4 Cabernet Sauvignon 

1 28 oz crushed tomatoes 

1/8 c three cheese Italian blend 

Sauté all seasonings and garlic in oil.

Add wine, tomatoes and cheese.

Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Set aside.

To assemble:

Thin layer of sauce on bottom of pan

Cutlet

Spoonful of sauce on cutlet

Parmesan

Mozzarella 

Broil until cheese melts.

Serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Really Crunchy Panko Cutlets

John 7:38

[38] Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

Chicken breast cutlets pounded thin, salted and peppered, sit for 20 minutes 

I did two large ones.

2 c Panko 

2 eggs and 1 t flour beaten together 

Pat chicken dry.

Roll in egg mixture, pat Panko on cutlets.

Fry in hot grease, do not burn, done temp for chicken should be 165 or more.

1/4 inch deep peanut oil

In large skillet heated to medium

Add chicken and fry flipping to insure even browning.

Check temp, when done remove to paper towel lined plate. 

Brown Sugar Ham Breakfast Bowls

Psalm 88:13

    [13] But I, O LORD, cry to you;

        in the morning my prayer comes before you.

An ej original recipe!!

1 c chopped or pulled brown sugar ham

2 fried hard eggs, chopped

2 cheese biscuits, chopped

Gruyere cheese, grated

Place chopped cheese biscuits on bottom of bowl, add ham, then chopped eggs and top with cheese.

Microwave or toast in toaster oven. 

Yum Yum!

Baking Bag Smoked Brown Sugar Turkey Breast

Psalm 89:11

    [11] The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours;

        the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.

An ej original recipe!

Baking bag with 1 T flour(size up to 8 lbs)

6 lb Smoked Turkey Breast ( Publix)

Yellow mustard

Brown sugar

Coke mini

Preheated 325 degree oven.

Add turkey breast to floured bag.

Cover breast with yellow mustard.

Pat with brown sugar.

Pour coke around sides.

Tie bag, make 3 slits in top of bag.

Place in 13x9 foil pan.

Cook for 3 hours, rest 15 minutes and slice.

Pour yummy juice over slices.

Freezes well!!

Black Pepper Bacon Butter Cheese Grits

Psalm 86:3-7

    [3] Be gracious to me, O Lord,

        for to you do I cry all the day. 

    [4] Gladden the soul of your servant,

        for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 

    [5] For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,

        abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. 

    [6] Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer;

        listen to my plea for grace. 

    [7] In the day of my trouble I call upon you,

        for you answer me.

An ej original recipe!

Pot of Grits(You could use polenta also)

Salt

Cheese(I used Gouda)

Black Pepper Bacon Butter*

*

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Filet of Beef Topped with Bacon Butter

 

 

Psalm 78:10

    [10] They did not keep God’s covenant,

        but refused to walk according to his law.

An ej original recipe!

4 Filets, lightly seasoned with your own steak spice blend

Grease skillet, fry to medium.

 

Top with:

Black Pepper Bacon Compound butter

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Finish with Jim Beam!!

Black Pepper Bacon Cream Cheese Creamed Corn

 

 

 

Psalm 80:17-19

    [17] But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,

        the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself! 

    [18] Then we shall not turn back from you;

        give us life, and we will call upon your name!

    [19] Restore us, O LORD God of hosts!

        Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

An ej original recipe!!

6 ears of sweet corn, shaved off cob

1 c water

2 T softened cream cheese

Splash of half and half

Diced Green onions

Fry until tender, add onions and black pepper bacon at the end.

Black Pepper Bacon Compound Butter

Psalm 79:9-10

    [9] Help us, O God of our salvation,

        for the glory of your name;

    deliver us, and atone for our sins,

        for your name’s sake! 

    [10] Why should the nations say,

        “Where is their God?”

    Let the avenging of the out poured blood of your servants

        be known among the nations before our eyes!

An ej original recipe!!

1/2 c softened butter

1 t bacon grease

4 pieces black pepper bacon fried crisp and diced 

Mix well.

Refrigerate until hardened.

Serve over steak etc!

Loaded Cheese Beef Hot Dog Quesadilla

Psalm 77:13-14

    [13] Your way, O God, is holy.

        What god is great like our God? 

    [14] You are the God who works wonders;

        you have made known your might among the peoples.

An ej original recipe!

2 Beef hot dog, cut in half lengthwise and pan fried

Mix German kraut, diced onions, sweet Relish and yellow mustard 

Grated cheddar cheese

Flour tortillas, cut in half lengthwise

Drizzle olive oil in non stick skillet. 

On medium low heat lay 1/2 of the tortillas, add cheese, wiener and topping then more cheese to seal.

Weigh down, toast and flip, weigh down.

Remove to plate.

These are delicious!!