Thai Shrimp in Pineapple Sauce topped with Salt and Pepper Pistachios

 

 

 

Romans 12:21

[21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

 

 

An ej original recipe!

1/4 c Salt and pepper pistachios

8-10 large Shrimp, cleaned and cut in half 

10 minute marinade for shrimp

1 T Pineapple topping

1/4 t chili garlic sauce

1/8 c light Soy sauce

1 T Lemon juice

Mix and toss in shrimp

Veggies

1 c thin sliced Cabbage

1 c thin sliced Onion

Salt and pepper

1/8 c Mirin 

1/2 c cooked rice

Reserved marinade 

Sauté drained shrimp in 1 t oil until 3/4 way done

Reserve marinade 

Set aside

Add 1 T oil, heat and add veggies

When veggies are done add rice and Mirin.

Just sauté until veggies are slightly tender, add shrimp 

Top with salt and pepper pistachios 

Serve with mini egg rolls

Crispy Oven Garlic Fries

Psalm 47:8

    [8] God reigns over the nations;

        God sits on his holy throne.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

5 Medium size Yukon potatoes cut into even sized fries

3 T olive oil

1 T cornstarch 

1/4 cold water

Non stick cooking spray to spritz sheet pan

Kinder's  Wood fired Garlic seasoning

Place cut fries in cold water

Rinse well

Dry

Put cornstarch and water in bowl and stir to combine 

Microwave 25 seconds to make a paste

Toss fries in paste

Season

Spray sheet pan with non stick

Drizzle oil in pan

Add fries in a single layer

Cook 12 minutes 

Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil 

Cook an additional 10 minutes 

Season again if necessary 

Serve 

Breakfast Stacker

Psalm 46:10

    [10] “Be still, and know that I am God.

        I will be exalted among the nations,

        I will be exalted in the earth!”

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Deli Ham, chopped

Deli Pepperoni, chopped

Sausage gravy

Poached Egg

Greek Yogurt Biscuits

 

 

 

 

Psalm 46:1-3

God Is Our Fortress

To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song.

    [1] God is our refuge and strength,

        a very present help in trouble. 

    [2] Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,

        though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 

    [3] though its waters roar and foam,

        though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

2 c AP flour(aerate flour before measuring) 

1 T fresh baking powder

1/2 t baking soda 

1 t kosher salt

Whisk together

Set aside

3/4 c stiff full fat Greek Yogurt ( I used 5% Fage)

Place in freezer 15 minutes 

1 egg

1/2 c full fat buttermilk 

Beat egg into buttermilk 

Set aside

Egg wash 

Beaten egg 

1 t water

Preheat oven to 400 f

Lay a sheet of parchment on a sheet pan

Cut yogurt into flour mixture 

Add buttermilk mixture, incorporate using rubber spatula 

Dust flour onto a piece of parchment 

Add dough and pat out to 1/2 inch thickness, use extra flour if dough is too sticky 

Cut biscuits out with a floured 2 inch cutter

Place 2 inches apart 

Brush with egg wash

Bake 16 minutes until golden brown 

Shrimp Moo Goo Gai Pan

Psalm 49:7-9

    [7] Truly no man can ransom another,

        or give to God the price of his life, 

    [8] for the ransom of their life is costly

        and can never suffice, 

    [9] that he should live on forever

        and never see the pit.

Shrimp

1 lb Red Shrimp 

1 T Soy sauce 

1 T Cornstarch 

1 T Flour

Toss shrimp in Soy sauce

Toss shrimp in cornstarch and flour.

Fry until slightly crispy about 3/4 way done.

Remove to plate.

Veggies

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 c sliced Leeks 

3 T sliced Celery

2 c Broccoli florets 

3 T Roasted Garlic, mashed 

Olive oil for sautéing 

Sauté onions, leeks, celery and garlic, then add broccoli. 

Remove to plate. 

Sauce 

1-1/2 c Chicken stock

1/4 c Mirin 

1 T Toasted sesame oil

1 T Brown sugar

1/2 t Chili garlic paste

1/4 t White pepper

Mix well.

Place in hot skillet add slurry.

Add veggies back in, then add shrimp.

Cornstarch slurry

Sticky rice

Florence Italy Mortadella Meatball Rigatoni

 

 

 

 

Psalm 48:9-10

    [9] We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,

        in the midst of your temple. 

    [10] As your name, O God,

        so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

    Your right hand is filled with righteousness.

 

 

18-20 Meatballs 

1 lb ground Chicken, beef, turkey, pork ( your choice) I used chicken 

1/3 lb Boars Head mortadella (Italian Bologna) found at Publix, chopped in food processor 

1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, chopped

2 T roasted garlic

2 t olive oil

Sauté until tender and at the end add 1 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper and 1 t dried rosemary and 1 t dried basil

Set aside to cool

To make the Meatballs 

In a large bowl add:

Meats 

Veggies herb blend mix, cooled

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c three cheese Italian blend 

1 beaten egg 

Mix just till incorporated.

Shape into your desired size Meatball. 

I did 2 inch size.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking in olive oil. 

Prepare your favorite sauce, red or white. 

I made red sauce.

Sauce 

10 Meatballs cooked in 2 T olive oil, mashed

1/2 t red pepper flakes

Cook until Meatballs are done, around 10 minutes.

Add

1/4 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine (Costco 13.99)

Cook 3 minutes 

Add

1 jar Marinara ( I used Aldi) 

1 can diced tomatoes

1/4 c full fat cottage cheese

To the meat sauce , add wine, cook 3 minutes, add jar of marinara, tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes.

Add cottage cheese.

Let sauce simmer 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

Cheeses 

Cottage cheese (spoon teaspoon on each layer to sparsely cover layer)

Parmesan ( light sprinkle) 

Mozzarella ( light sprinkle)

To assemble, add 1 cup of sauce to 1/3 rigatoni and stir.

Ladle a little meat sauce with the rigatoni in bottom of 13x9 pan.

Lightly cover with all the cheeses, repeat 3x.

Add rest of meat sauce to top.

Finish lightly with all the cheeses

Cook

Bake uncovered preheated 350 degree air Fryer for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Instant Pot Leftover Lo Mein Soup

Psalm 35:9-10

    [9] Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD,

        exulting in his salvation. 

    [10] All my bones shall say,

        “O LORD, who is like you,

    delivering the poor

        from him who is too strong for him,

        the poor and needy from him who robs him?”

An ej original recipe!!

Left over Lo Mein Trio (at least 2 c but more is good too)

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 c water

Add to IP.

Turn to soup setting.

Lo Mein Sauce

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/4 c sugar

2 T cooking wine(Mirin)

1/2 t anchovy paste

1 T Hoisin

1 t toasted sesame oil

Whisk together and add to IP.

Bring up heat under pressure. 

Cook 10 minutes.

Wait 10 and do a release.

Serve over rice. (Optional)

Serve with mini spring rolls.

Balsamic Reduction for Filet of Beef

Psalm 36:5

    [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens,

        your faithfulness to the clouds.

 

An ej original recipe!

 

 

 

2 Beef Filets, seasoned, seared, sliced 

Reduction 

1/2 sweet onion, sliced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t beef base seasoning 

1/2 t sugar

1/8 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine(red fruity from Costco)

1 t white Balsamic vinegar 

1 t half and half

Cook onions until tender, add garlic, cook 1 minute stirring constantly.

Add all rest of ingredients 

Air Fryer Pepperoni and Mozzarella Jalapeño Poppers

Psalm 34:18

    [18] The LORD is near to the brokenhearted

        and saves the crushed in spirit.

An ej original recipe!!

5 large jalapeños, sliced in half, seeds and spines removed

Non stick spray

Panko

1 c spreadable cream cheese

1 c shredded mozzarella 

1 t Kinder's a seasoning Wood-Fired Garlic

5 Slices Deli Boars Head Pepperoni 

1/4 t salt 

1/4 pepper 

1/4 c diced green onions

Mix well.

Stuff peppers.

Air fry 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Chicken Bone Broth with Chicken and Shrimp Pho for Two

Psalm 31:14

    [14] But I trust in you, O LORD;

        I say, “You are my God.”

An ej original recipe!

Broth ingredients 

1 qt chicken bone broth

1/2 c Leeks

Small pkg Udon noodles or glass noodles (cook set aside)

1 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded 

1 c Shrimp 

1/8 c Light Soy 

1/4 t anchovy paste 

1/4 t Chinese 5 spice

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t chili garlic paste 

2 T pickled Ginger, diced

3 T sugar or to taste

Place ingredients, except shrimp and cooked noodles, in pot and simmer 20 minutes.

Turn off heat and add shrimp and noodles.

Let sit 5 minutes, them serve.

To serve (stir in before eating)

1 slice Fresh squeezed Lime juice

1 T Hoisin 

Thin slices of Jalapeño 

Diced green onions(optional)

Vanilla Bourbon Raisin Scone

Psalm 30:2

    [2] O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,

        and you have healed me.

Bake 425 degrees preheated oven, lower middle rack for 20 -25 minutes for pie shapes and 15 minutes for biscuit shape or until lightly browned.

1/4 c vanilla Bourbon 

3/4 c white raisins 

Soak raisins in Bourbon.

Drain raisins.

Reserve Bourbon.

Dry ingredients 

2 c AP flour

1/4 c sugar

1-1/2 t baking powder

1-1/2 t kosher salt

1/4 t baking soda

Whisk together.

6 T cold butter cubed 

1/2 c cold whole buttermilk

1 large egg 

Cut butter into flour with 2 forks until crumbly.

Stir raisins into flour.

Mix egg and buttermilk.

Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture.

Turn onto floured surface and kneed 5-6 times.

Pat into 1-1/2 inch thick circle.

Cut into pie shapes or biscuit shapes.

Bake, cool on wire rack.

Make confectioners sugar drizzle.

1-1/2 c confectioners sugar

1 T reserved Bourbon 

Drizzle over scones!