Za'atar with Aleppo Pepper Seasoned Chicken Breast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romans 3:19-25

[19] Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. [20] For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

The Righteousness of God Through Faith

[21] But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—[22] the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.

An ej original recipe!

5 boneless skinless Chicken Breast 

Salt both sides with 1 T coarse Kosher and 1/2 t black pepper, split between pieces and set on counter 1 hour

1 T Za'atar 

Pinch of Aleppo Pepper

1 T smoked paprika 

Mix together.

Heat on medium high 2 T olive oil in large skillet. 

Place chicken pieces in oil and sear until lightly golden, flip.

Weight down with another skillet and a piece of foil. 

Cook a couple of minutes and flip.

Chicken will be done at 165 degrees.

Do not overcook or chicken will be tough.

 

Fried Taco with Potato Spinach Bacon Filling

Psalm 121:1-2

My Help Comes from the LORD

A Song of Ascents.

    [1] I lift up my eyes to the hills.

        From where does my help come? 

    [2] My help comes from the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.

An ej original recipe!!

3 medium Yukon Golds, peeled, chopped and cooked knife tender, in chicken stock with 1 T roasted garlic added to stock, drain 

1 heaping T soft cream cheese

1 heaping T softened butter

1/2 t onion powder

Mash, add butter, cream cheese and onion powder and set aside.

2 c spinach, microwaved in a steamer to yield 1 c, chopped, cool

Add to potato mixture.

8 pieces of cooked crisp bacon crumbled 

Set aside.

Add to potato spinach mixture.

2 c Quesadilla cheese

8 Taco size tortillas 

1/8 c Olive oil plus more if needed

Spread filling on half of tortilla.

I used about 2 T.

Cover filling with shredded cheese.

Fold over, fry in hot oil, drain on paper towel.

Dip in Salsa Verde.

Enjoy!

Salsa Verde Mexican Layered Dip

 

 

 

Psalm 120:1-2

Deliver Me, O LORD

A Song of Ascents.

    [1] In my distress I called to the LORD,

        and he answered me. 

    [2] Deliver me, O LORD,

        from lying lips,

        from a deceitful tongue.

An ej original recipe!

Use a Pie plate to make this recipe!

Layer 1

1 can of Fritos bean dip, regular or spicy, mix 1/2 t toasted cumin into dip

Layer 2 

1 c full fat sour cream mixed with 1 t Taco seasoning  

Layer 3 

Avocado creama

1 avocado chopped 

1/2 t Mayo

1 t sour cream

1/2 lime squeezed

1/4 t toasted cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Mash with fork 

Layer 4

1 c each of shredded white American and Gouda

Layer 5

1/2 c Salsa Verde 

Toppings

Seeded and seasoned tomatoes, chopped 

Scallions, chopped

Pecan Pie Cobbler

Psalm 119:19-20

    [19] I am a sojourner on the earth;

        hide not your commandments from me! 

    [20] My soul is consumed with longing

        for your rules at all times.

1/2 stick butter, melted 

1 & 1/4 c pecans, chopped

1 and 1/2 c self-rising flour

1 and 1/2 c granulated sugar

2/3 c plus extra if needed

1 t vanilla extract 

1 & 1/2 c brown sugar, packed

1 & 1/2 c microwaved hot water 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add butter to a 9x13-inch foil pan and melt in the oven.

Once the butter is melted, sprinkle the pecans over the butter.

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, milk and vanilla. 

Stir just to combine.

Batter will be thick.

Pour batter over butter and pecans, do not mix.

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over batter, do not stir.

Carefully pour the hot water over the mixture; do not stir.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Boars Head Pepperoni Hash Cheese Grits Bowl

 

 

 

Psalm 119:123-125

    [123] My eyes long for your salvation

        and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. 

    [124] Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,

        and teach me your statutes. 

    [125] I am your servant; give me understanding,

        that I may know your testimonies!

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2 c chopped pepperoni 

6 small Yukon Gold, microwave, covered 2 min each side, cool and chop

1 sweet onion, chopped 

Olive oil for sautéing 

Sauté potatoes in oil till slightly browning, add onions and pepperoni.

To serve:

Grits

Hash 

Avocado

Egg

Batch of cheese grits(I used white American and Munster to equal 1/2 c)

Avocado creama 

Fried hard egg

Avocado creama recipe

1 avocado, mashed with fork 

1 T mayo

1 T sour cream

1/2 t toasted cumin powder

Pinch of sugar 

A squeeze of 1/2 of a lime

Salt and pepper

Stuffed Baked Potatoes

 

Psalm 119:114

    [114] You are my hiding place and my shield;

        I hope in your word.

6 baking potatoes, baked, split in half lengthwise and cooled

Inside potato scooped out

Reserve crispy skins

Filling

Potato scooped out

Sour cream 

Half and half

Salt and pepper

Garlic granules 

2 Cheese shreds, I used Gouda and white American 

Mix, should be creamy but thick.

Over stuff crispy skins with filling.

Bake preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Next time I'll add chives to the filling.

Leek and Mushroom Gravy Smothered Chicken

Isaiah 63:9

    [9] In all their affliction he was afflicted,

        and the angel of his presence saved them;

    in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;

        he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

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4 large chicken breast cut in half lengthwise, salted with coarse kosher and peppered, dry marinate for 2 hrs in fridge, this is a dry brine for tender and moist chicken

1 c Italian 4 cheese blend, divided

Dredge

2 Beaten eggs

2 c Italian plain bread crumbs

1/8 c Cornstarch 

Dredge chicken in egg, drain, then into breadcrumbs.

Using 2 T bacon grease, 1/8 c olive oil and 2 T clarified butter, heat.

Fry 5 minutes, in batches, on each side or until chicken is crispy.

Place in foil pan.

Sprinkle chicken with cheese.

Add 2 T of gravy to each chicken piece.

Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until chicken internal temp is 165. 

Serve.

Gravy 

1/8 c Leeks

1/8 c Mushrooms 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 t Thyme

1/2 t Rosemary 

Pinch of sugar

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c Italian 4 Cheese 

1/4 c Half and half

1 T bacon grease, 1 T olive oil and 1 T clarified butter 

Sauté Leeks and mushrooms.

Add herbs, sugar and salt-pepper.

Next add wine, slightly reduce.

Add half and half and cheese.

Sauté until your desired thickness.

Spoon a little over cheese-chicken.

Reserve most of the gravy for mashed potatoes or rice.

18 Minute Air Fryer Bone In Chops

 

 

Psalm 119:49-50

Zayin

    [49] Remember your word to your servant,

        in which you have made me hope. 

    [50] This is my comfort in my affliction,

        that your promise gives me life.

An ej original recipe!

4 bone in pork chop, 1-11/4 inch thick 

Using shears cut 3 slits through fat that's around the edges.

Set aside, on counter for at least an hour.

Seasoning

2 t coarse kosher salt

1 t black pepper

Mix, sprinkle both sides of chops, press in

Additional seasoning

1 t smoked paprika 

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion granules 

Preheat air Fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Cover pan with foil.

Add chops.

Cook 8 minutes then flip and cook an additional 8-10 minutes, reaching a temp of 150 to 155 degrees.

Tender and juicy goodness!!!

Avocado and Sausage Cheesy Grits Bowl

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:37

    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.

 

 

An ej original recipe!!

Cheese Grits(I used quick Grits)

1/8 c Italian cheese blend

2 T Cheddar 

Topping

1/2 c Sausage chunks 

2 chopped Scallions

1 crumbled Potato patty*

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/03/scratch-potato-patties.html

Finishing 

Fresh chopped salted tomatoes in Olive Garden Italian dressing

Avocado creama 

Mash avocado, add 1/2 t Mayo, salt, toasted cumin and pepper.

Squeeze 1/2 of a small lime over mixture and mix.

Set aside

Smashed Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:25

Daleth

    [25] My soul clings to the dust;

        give me life according to your word!

An ej original recipe!!

Croissants, cut in half, flatten with a rolling pin

Fried sausage patty split lengthwise, set aside

Clarified butter for toasting in skillet

Grated Cheese 

Green onions, chopped 

Avocado *

Fried egg, cook set aside

Avocado 

Mash avocado, add 1/2 t Mayo, salt, toasted cumin and pepper.

Squeeze 1/2 of a small lime over mixture and mix.

Set aside

To assemble

Melt clarified butter, add flattened croissant both sides to skillet, add cheese, sausage, avocado and green onions.

Weigh down and toast.

Flip and repeat.

These are delicious!!

Texas Roadhouse Smothered Portobello Chicken Knock Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:1

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

Aleph

    [1]  Blessed are those whose way is blameless,

        who walk in the law of the LORD!

An ej original recipe!!

4 butterflied chicken breast

Salted and peppered

Let sit out for 1 hr.

This allows Chicken to become tender and moist.

Add a pinch of Greek seasoning to each one.

Fry in 1/8 c bacon drippings until 165 degree temp.

Set aside.

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Set aside

Gravy

1 pint Portobello mushrooms, sliced

1 large Onion, sliced

Sauté mushrooms in skillet.

Do not season or add liquid yet.

Mushrooms will seep liquid as they sauté.

After mushrooms start to wilt add:

Onions

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

3 T roasted garlic

Sauté till onions are tender.

Add:

1/8 c half and half

Slightly thicken by whisking in 1 t flour.

Set aside.

Layers:

1 Chicken 

2 Top with mushroom gravy

3 Grated Monterey Jack cheese

Place under broiler to melt cheese.

Serve and swoon!