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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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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Dried Blueberry Oat Pancakes



























 

 

 

2 Timothy 1:14


[14] By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.



These were delicious!!


1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup milk, regular 

Soak oats in milk for 10 minutes.


2 large eggs, beaten

1 T vanilla 

1 T melted clarified butter, plus more for cooking

2 T tablespoon granulated sugar

Mix with fork.

After 10 minutes, add these above ingredients to oat-milk mixture.


2/3 c AP flour

1/4 c dried blueberries

2 t baking powder

1/4 t kosher salt

1/4 t ground cinnamon 

Stir these wet ingredients into dry ingredients, just to incorporate.

Let sit 5 minutes before frying in skillet.


Add 1 t clarified butter, heat skillet to medium, add 2 pancakes. 

I made mine 3-4 inch rounds.

When bubbles appear, flip.

Serve with butter and syrup.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Oven Fried Chili Rellenos


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Titus 2:10-13


[10] not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.


[11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, [12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, [13] waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,


 

 

An ej original recipe!



Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

For this recipe, you will need 4 whole roasted chiles.

Fill each pepper with mixture of Monterey Jack Cheese, Quesadilla cheese and cream cheese.


Place the peppers into a casserole dish.


Beat the eggs

2 Eggs


Mix the eggs and milk together.

3/4 Cup Milk


Whisk the eggs and milk with flour, cumin, salt, and pepper. 

It's not necessary for the mixture to be completely smooth.


1/4 Cup Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper


Pour the mixture of eggs and flour over the chiles that have been stuffed.

 

Add a layer of cheddar cheese to the top.

2 Ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese


For a little smoky flavor add Paprika to top of cheese.


 Bake the dish for around 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted to your desired consistency.

 

Jalapeño Cornbread with Poblano Cream Corn

































Titus 3:5-7


[5] he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, [7] so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.



An ej original recipe!



Make your regular recipe of Cornbread.

To that add:

1 chopped fresh Jalapeño ( I seeded mine but if you want hot leave some seeds)

1/4 c Poblano cream corn*

1/4 Cheddar 


Made 1 (6) inch skillet of Cornbread.


Cook per your usual directions.


*

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/08/roasted-poblano-creamed-corn.html


Saturday, August 19, 2023

Asian Spicy Black Pepper Beef



































Proverbs 14:34


    [34] 

    Righteousness exalts a nation,

        but sin is a reproach to any people.



An ej original recipe!



2 Left over cooked seasoned leftover Filet of beef, sliced thin and cut into strips

2 small green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips 

1 small sliced onion

1 t olive oil

Sauté peppers and onions in oil.

Add beef, stir to warm.

Add sauce, reduce to thicken.

Serve over rice.


Sauce 

1 c beef broth

1/2 t black pepper

2 T roasted Garlic, mashed 

1 t pickled Ginger, mashed

2 T Brown sugar

1/4 c Soy sauce 

2 t Chinese rice vinegar

1 t Toasted sesame oil 

1 T Cornstarch 

Mix and set aside.


Roasted Poblano Bourbon Gravy for Steaks





























 

Proverbs 14:7


    [7] 

    Leave the presence of a fool,

        for there you do not meet words of knowledge.



An ej original recipe!



4 skillet grilled seasoned Filets 


Gravy 

1/4 c chopped roasted Poblano 

1/4 c chopped roasted small onion

1/8 c sliced Leeks 

1 T beef base dry seasoning

1 T Butter

1 T Roasted Garlic

1/2 t Sugar

1/2 t Cumin

Splash of Half and half 

1 capful of bourbon 

1/4 c water

1/2 t crushed peppercorns 

1/2 of a lime juiced


1 T cornstarch to thicken


Sauté onions, Leeks and peppers in butter.

When tender, add rest of gravy ingredients. 

Add thickener.

Serve over a heavy drizzle over steak.

Roasted Poblano Creamed Corn






























Proverbs 14:12


    [12] 

    There is a way that seems right to a man,

        but its end is the way to death.



An ej original recipe!



6 ears of sweet corn, shaved 


Sauce

1/4 c chopped roasted Poblano 

1/4 c roasted small onion

1 T Butter

1 T Roasted Garlic

1/2 t Sugar

1/2 t Cumin

1/4 c water

1/2 t crushed peppercorns 

Salt to taste

1/2 of a lime, juiced


Sauté poblano and onion in butter.

After pepper and onion are tender, 

add rest of sauce ingredients.

Add corn, cook water out, corn should be tender and corn is ready to eat.


Thursday, August 10, 2023

New Twist Croque Monsieur Egg Pie


































Proverbs 10:16


    [16] The wage of the righteous leads to life,

        the gain of the wicked to sin.


 

1 greased deep dish pie pan



An ej original recipe!

 

 

3 T butter

10 thin slices stale or fresh white bread, crusts trimmed, cut into pieces

12 thin slices Boars Head Honey Maple ham

6 thin slices Boars Head deli sliced Pepperoni 

2 round T flour

1 c whole milk

Freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and pepper

1 T Dijon mustard

2 large eggs

1/4 c half and half

4 ounces Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded 

5 slices Havarti 

Fresh chopped parsley

 

Grease a casserole dish and line with half of the bread. 

Top with half of the ham and pepperoni.

Melt the butter in skillet over medium heat, add the flour and whisk 1 minute. 

Add 1 cup of the milk and some nutmeg, and then season with salt and pepper. 

Cook to thicken, the sauce should coat the back of a spoon. 

Stir in the mustard. 

Spoon half of the thickened bechamel evenly over the ham and pepperoni, top with the remaining bread.

Whisk up the eggs and the remaining 1/4 cup half and half and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

Pour the eggs evenly over the casserole dish and then add the remaining ham, pepperoni and bechamel.

Top with the Gruyere.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake the casserole until golden and firm, 30 to 35 minutes. 

Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Let cool 10 minutes to set.









Monday, August 7, 2023

Apricot Purée Fudge Brownies



































Psalm 6:4-5


    [4] Turn, O LORD, deliver my life;

        save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 

    [5] For in death there is no remembrance of you;

        in Sheol who will give you praise?



An ej original recipe!



350 degree preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

Line a 9x9 pan with foil, leave about a 2 inch foil overhang to easily remove brownies.


Brownies are done when toothpick comes out clean.


1/4 c chopped dried apricots 

4 T prune juice

Place juice and prunes in pan and a low simmer until juice reduces to 2 T

Cool

Place in food processor to make a paste.

Set aside.


1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips

2 T butter, chopped 

Melt over boiling water.

Set aside.


1 c white sugar

1 large egg plus 1 egg white

1 t vanilla

Very quickly cream sugar, eggs, prune paste and vanilla into chocolate mixture.


1/2 c plus 1/4 c AP flour

1/3 c cocoa powder

Whisk together.

A little bit at a time, incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients just till combined.

Batter will be very thick.

Evenly spread in pan.


Sunday, August 6, 2023

Spanish Style Pork Tacos



 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 6:16-19


    [16] There are six things that the LORD hates,

        seven that are an abomination to him: 

    [17] haughty eyes, a lying tongue,

        and hands that shed innocent blood, 

    [18] a heart that devises wicked plans,

        feet that make haste to run to evil, 

    [19] a false witness who breathes out lies,

        and one who sows discord among brothers.



This is my take on ATK recipe!

Boy oh boy!!

Delicious

The meat was perfectly seasoned 

Made 6 tacos

Save the rest of pork for Nachos



4-6 Boneless country style pork ( I got mine at Aldi and it was a little over $5.00

Place pork in salt brine, 1 qt of water and 1/4 c kosher salt, room temp for 30 min

Remove and pat dry

Cut into 1 inch chunks

Separate dark from white meat

Toss with rub oil

Let sit 20 minutes

Place in skillet according to light and dark meat.

Fry in 1 T bacon grease.

Cook dark to 155 degrees

Cook light to 140 degrees

Tent 5 minutes 

Chop to desired size

Squeeze lime to serve

Top as you prefer


Meat rub paste

1/4 c olive Oil 

3 T roasted Garlic, mashed

2 T Lemon juice

2 t smoked paprika 

1 t coriander 

1/2 t toasted cumin

1/2 t cayenne ( I used Aleppo pepper)

1/2 t black pepper 

1 t salt


Lastly add to oil paste

1 T fresh diced Ginger ( I used pickled Ginger)

1 T Fresh oregano ( I used 1 t dried) 


Suggested Toppings

Chopped Lettuce or Cabbage

Chopped grilled onions

Sliced Jalapeño 

Sliced radishes

Avocado creama

Sour cream

Fresh Salsa 

Lime

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Hawaiian Mini Bagel Bacon Breakfast






























 

 

Proverbs 5:3-6


    [3] For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey,

        and her speech is smoother than oil, 

    [4] but in the end she is bitter as wormwood,

        sharp as a two-edged sword. 

    [5] Her feet go down to death;

        her steps follow the path to Sheol; 

    [6] she does not ponder the path of life;

        her ways wander, and she does not know it.



Mini Hawaiian Bagel, toasted

Crisp Bacon 

Avocado creama*

Fried Egg 

Sliced Tomato


*

1 avocado, mashed with fork 

1 t mayo

1 t sour cream

1/2 t toasted cumin powder

Pinch of sugar, optional

A squeeze of 1/2 of a lime

Salt and pepper to taste