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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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Monday, April 22, 2024

Air Fryer No Peek Chicken































Psalm 91:1-2


My Refuge and My Fortress


    [1] He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

        will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 

    [2] I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,

        my God, in whom I trust.”



An ej original recipe!



Air Fryer Mode

375 degrees 

13x9 foil pan tightly covered with foil

40 minutes or until chicken pieces reach 165 degrees


1-2 boneless skinless chicken breast cut in half lengthwise and cut into 2-3 inch chunks (keep about the same size)

(This step isn't necessary but I brined my pieces in salt sugar water for 30 minutes before seasoning)

Sprinkle Kinder Wood fired seasoning on chicken pieces 

Set aside


1 qt of Rice ( I used sticky white rice I keep in freezer) it was thawed 

2 cups Chicken bone broth 

1/2 c diced Mushrooms 

DIY Shallot soup mix* or pkg of onion soup mix

1 can Cream if chicken soup


Dump rice in pan

Add mushrooms, soup, broth and stir to mix

Lay Seasoned chicken pieces on top

Sprinkle dry Shallot soup mix over rice and chicken 

Cover tightly, bake till chicken reaches 165 degrees, around 40 minutes 

Serve with tossed Salad 



* DIY Shallot dry soup mix

1 T dry beef broth seasoning 

1 T dried shallots

1/8 t onion powder

1/8 t garlic granules 

1/8 t celery seeds

1/8 t smoked paprika 

1/8 t coarse black pepper 

1/8 dried parsley 

Mix and set aside

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Panang Curry Chicken and Shrimp over Stick Rice






























Psalm 84:1-2


My Soul Longs for the Courts of the LORD


To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.


    [1] How lovely is your dwelling place,

        O LORD of hosts! 

    [2] My soul longs, yes, faints

        for the courts of the LORD;

    my heart and flesh sing for joy

        to the living God.



6 Chicken tenders, cut on diagonal into 1/4 inch thin pieces

10 Shrimp, cleaned and tail removed( I used frozen reds)


1 can un-sweet coconut milk(separate heavy thick cream from the thin liquid) reserve both

1 level Panang curry paste (this is spicy so adjust to your liking)

1 T brown sugar 

1/2 t Molasses 

Salt and pepper to taste

1 t basil, crush 

1/2 t kariff powder or a squeeze of lime

1/2 t anchovy paste( u can skip this)

1 T Soy sauce

1 onion sliced thin

2 c broccoli florets 


Melt the heavy thick cream in a large skillet or wok.

Add chicken pieces and cook 5 minutes.

Flip chicken to insure even cooking.

Add the Panang curry and mash into the melted cream.

Add all the seasonings, Soy, anchovy paste, and the veggies.

Cook 2 minutes, add shrimp, cook 2-4 minutes until shrimp is slightly tender.

Mine was frozen so it took 4 minutes. 

Serve over sticky rice along side egg rolls.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Deconstructed Ground Chicken Egg Roll over Sticky Rice




























 

 

 

Psalm 84:11-12


    [11] For the LORD God is a sun and shield;

        the LORD bestows favor and honor.

    No good thing does he withhold

        from those who walk uprightly. 

    [12] O LORD of hosts,

        blessed is the one who trusts in you!



An ej original recipe!



Sticky rice, set aside


Won-ton wrappers cut into strips

Fry to crispy, lightly salt and set aside 


1 pkg. slaw mix, small

Cook covered in microwave for 5 minutes.

Set aside and cool.


1 lb ground chicken 

1 c green onions, chopped

1 T roasted Garlic, mashed

1 T toasted sesame oil

1 T sugar

2 T sushi ginger, chopped

2 T Soy sauce

2 T sweet chili Thai sauce

Stir fry until onions are tender.

Add chicken and cook until done. 

Stir in the veggies and just heat.

Serve over sticky rice.

Drizzle with sweet chili Thai sauce. 

The drizzle is optional but oh so delicious!







Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Roasted Poblano Chicken Noodle Soup































Psalm 80:3


    [3] Restore us, O God;

        let your face shine, that we may be saved!



An ej original recipe!


 

Sauce

1 T butter

1 T flour

Sauté in heavy bottom pan.


Add following ingredients 

1/4 c guacamole salsa (Herdez)

1/4 c salsa verde (Herdez)

1 t sugar

1 t toasted cumin

1 c Chicken stock

Cook until slightly thickened 

Cool 5 minutes 

Whisk in 

1 c full fat sour cream 

Simmer along with following ingredients 


2 c Rotisserie chicken breast

2 fire roasted Poblano peppers, seeded, cut into thin strips

1 qt Chicken bone broth 

1 medium sautéed cut into strips Onion in 1 t olive oil, 

1/2 c Havarti Cheese

1/8 c fresh tinga salsa *


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Monday, April 8, 2024

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Jalapeño Cornbread































Psalm 78:22


    [22] because they did not believe in God

        and did not trust his saving power.



Psalm 78:38-39


    [38] Yet he, being compassionate,

        atoned for their iniquity

        and did not destroy them;

    he restrained his anger often

        and did not stir up all his wrath. 

    [39] He remembered that they were but flesh,

        a wind that passes and comes not again.



Dry ingredients 

1 c cornmeal

1/2 c flour

2 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1-1/2 t salt

1 T sugar

Whisk together


Wet ingredients 

1 c buttermilk 

2 beaten eggs

1/8 melted butter

1/8 c olive oil

Whisk together 


Add ins

1 diced and seeded Jalapeño 

2 T toasted mashed garlic

1/4 c chopped Green onions

1 c shredded cheddar 

1/2 c white cheddar and mozzarella mixed


Add dry ingredients to wet and mix

Fold in the add ins

Turn toaster oven on to 350 degrees

Grease 2 (6) inch cast iron skillets or 1 (8) inch skillet 

Heat skillet

Fill each with half of Cornbread mix

Cook for 35 minutes or until good and golden brown

Serve with a drizzle of honey

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sake Paste Pork Belly Bites





























Psalm 79:6


    [6] Pour out your anger on the nations

        that do not know you,

    and on the kingdoms

        that do not call upon your name!



An ej original recipe!!


Small slab of Pork belly ( I had 12 chunks and froze another 12) got at Aldi 

Trim some fat, cut into 1 inch thick strips, then 2 inch chunks

Slather on sake Paste 

Place in fridge a few hours on plate uncovered 


Sake paste

1 t sake (found at Publix)

1 t brown sugar

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder 

1 t coarse sea salt

1 t coarse black pepper

1 t mustard seeds

Mix to get paste, set aside


Bring pork belly out to counter and let sit 20 minutes 

Set Air Fryer to 400 degrees 

Place rack on foil pan

Add 1/2 c water

Spray rack with nonstick 

Cook fat side up 20 minutes

Lower temp to 350

Flip and cook another 15 minutes 

Flip and test internal temp 

Needs to be 160 degrees

If necessary cook additional time to reach temp

You can add sauce if you want but not necessary 

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Chicken Thigh Buffalo Bites





























 

 

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.



1-3/4 lb of Boneless skinless chicken thighs, trim some fat and cut into 2 -3 inch chunks


Marinate overnight in fridge in water just to cover

1/4 c salt

1/4 c sugar

1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray buffalo sauce


Drizzle Spoon Sauce 

1-1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray Buffalo sauce

1/4 c Maple syrup

1 T melted butter

1 t olive oil

Mix and set aside


Crisping slurry for brushing 

2 T olive oil

1 T cornstarch 

Mix and set aside 


Place chicken bites on sprayed with non stick rack on 13x9 foil pan filled with 1/2 c water

Spoon sauce over chicken pieces

Set air Fryer to 375

Cook 20 minutes 

Flip, cook an additional 10 minutes, ck internal temp, should be at least 165 degrees

Brush on crisping slurry

Cook 3-4 minutes until bites begin to crisp

Serve with garlic potatoes and tossed salad

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Instant Pot Wood Fired Garlic Rub Black Pepper Cola Pulled Pork






























Titus 1:2-3


[2] in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began [3] and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;



An ej original recipe!



3 lb Pork butt, trimmed of some of the fat and cut into chunks and rubbed

Use half for BBQ and freeze rest for Stew  


BBQ sauce of your choice for serving


Rub ingredients 

2 T Kinder Wood Fired Garlic 

1 T Black pepper


Put rub on pork chunks

Sear in oil in the IP 

Add 2 coke minis

Set to meat setting for 55 minutes, do a quick release after cook time

Reserve 1 c drippings

Pull pork and cover with BBQ sauce, put in foil pan and broil in oven until little crispy bits form on meat

Pour a little juice from pot on meat and toss

Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, Nachos etc!!


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Ground Chicken Asian Burger






























Philippians 4:13


[13] I can do all things through him who strengthens me.



An ej original recipe!!



1 lb ground chicken 

Small Shallot, diced 

1/4 c 3 cheese blend ( I used Italian)

1/8 c Panko 

1 t Heavy cream

Seasoned salt and black pepper, to taste

1 t Asian BBQ sauce( I like Bachans Japanese) 

Mix and form into 6 patties

Put in freezer 15 min

Add 1 t oil to skillet, heat and fry on one side 6 min and flip

Cook to a temp of 165

Serve on brioche bun with more Asian BBQ sauce, onion, thin cucumber slices and carrots

Friday, March 22, 2024

Philly Cheese Steak Poutine
































Psalm 69:30


    [30] I will praise the name of God with a song;

        I will magnify him with thanksgiving.



An ej original recipe!

 

 

1 c Left over steak, sliced into thin small chunks


3 servings Shoestring Fries, air fried

Set aside

Gravy 

1 t olive Oil

1/2 of a Onion, sliced 

1 t Roasted garlic 

Pinch red pepper flakes 

Pinch thyme, rosemary, oregano 

1/2 t of wood fired garlic seasoning 

Pinch of salt and pepper

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 c beef broth

Stir fry onions, garlic and seasonings in oil.

Add steak. 

Add broth and Worcestershire sauce.

Reduce and thicken with cornstarch slurry.

Add cheese, melt in microwave.

Garnish with green onions.

 

Garnish


1 c Cheese mix

Cheddar 

Smoked Gouda

Extreme cheddar 


Green onions

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Arugula and Cabbage



 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Romans 8:1-4


Life in the Spirit


[1] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. [2] For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. [3] For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, [4] in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.




An ej original recipe!!



1 qt Chicken Bone broth 

2 c cooked thin noodles ( I used Angel Hair) reserve 2 c pasta water to add to soup


Rotisserie Chicken breast shredded 

1 t Olive oil

1 t Sesame oil

3 T roasted Garlic, mashed

1 T pickled Ginger, mashed

Pinch Red pepper flakes 

1/2 t each powdered ginger and garlic granules 

1 T brown sugar

1 T Mirin 

2 T light Soy 

Salt and pepper 


Add oils to Dutch oven, heat, add spices, carrots and chicken.

Sauté 5 minutes.

Add rest of ingredients except arugula and noodles.

Simmer 15 minutes, add noodles and arugula.



Veggies

2  Carrots, cut into thick planks

2 large Green onions cut on bias 

1 c Cabbage, sliced thin 

Large hand full of baby Arugula