Almond Crunch

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

3/4 cup sliced almonds

7 tablespoons real butter, plus more for pan

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a 9-x13-inch, 2-inch deep baking pan with foil. Butter the foil. Set pan aside.

In a large skillet, combine all ingredients; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts and mixture bubbles around the edges. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes more.

Pour into prepared pan, spreading to coat bottom. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully, it will burn. Cool in pan. Peel off foil and break into pieces.

Knock Off Longhorn Marinated Salmon

 

 

Psalm 108:3-4

    [3] I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the peoples;

        I will sing praises to you among the nations. 

    [4] For your steadfast love is great above the heavens;

        your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

4-7 oz skin salmon Filets ( I had a total of 7 pieces, so I doubled the marinade recipe, divided it between 2 gallon zip lock bags and reserved 1/4 c 

4 Hour Marinade(double for more salmon pieces)

3 T Bourbon

3 T brown sugar

2 T olive oil

3 T low sodium Soy sauce

1 T Ginger, diced

3 T mashed roasted garlic

1/2 of a small lime juiced

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

1/8 c diced sweet onion

Put in blender and pulse to incorporate 

Add salmon to bags, marinate for 4 hrs ( don't go longer your fish will dry our because of the lime juice)

Turn pieces occasionally 

Grill, pan fry or bake 

Grease pan, grill or parchment for your preferred method of cooking

Internal temp should be 145 degrees

Do not overcook

Before cooking, drizzle a little reserved marinade over pieces 

Serve with seasoned steamed broccoli and roasted red pepper rice pilaf

 

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Roasted Red Pepper Rice Pilaf

Psalm 109:26-27

    [26] Help me, O LORD my God!

        Save me according to your steadfast love! 

    [27] Let them know that this is your hand;

        you, O LORD, have done it!

1 c Jasmine rice (rinse until water is clear, 4 or 5 times, drain and set aside 

In a thick bottom pan melt 

2 T butter

Add

1/2 c diced onion

1 T roasted garlic

1/4 c chopped roasted red bell peppers 

Cook 2 minutes 

Add drained rice

1 T chopped parsley 

Stir fry rice 5 minutes continually moving rice 

Add 

2 c chicken stock

Cover, set to simmer and cook 15 minutes stirring once

Serve with salmon and steamed broccoli 

Sous Vide Stuffed Chicken Breast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 105:7

    [7] He is the LORD our God;

        his judgments are in all the earth.

Sous Vide at 150 degree for 2 and 1/2 hour

4 chicken breast butterfly and pounded thin 

Wood fired Garlic Steak seasoning for chicken breast 

DIY Shallot and herb Boursin cheese

Shredded Mozzarella cheese

Spinach and Arugula mix

Spread Boursin on butterflied chicken 

Add greens, then cheese

Fold over and tie or use toothpicks

Place in zip bag and squeeze air out

Immerse in water

Cook

Remove from bag and slice in thick chunks and sear in butter or oil

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DIY Shallot and Herb Boursin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 106:1

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good

    [1] Praise the LORD!

    Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,

        for his steadfast love endures forever!

An ej original recipe!

1/2 stick softened butter

1 c spreadable cream cheese

1 small Shallot, diced

1 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t onion powder 

1 t dried Trader Joe Soffitto 

1/4 t rosemary 

1/4 t oregano 

1/4 t thyme

1/4 t salt

1/4 t black pepper 

Mix well and refrigerate 

Italian Grinder Salad

 

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:10

[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

Dressing

1/8 c Olive Garden Italian dressing 

1/2 c Mayo

2 T red wine vinegar

1 T Greek pepper juice

1 T diced Greek peppers

1 t garlic granules 

1 t oregano

1/2 t each salt and pepper

1/2 t sugar

Mix and set aside

Salad

Shredded lettuce

Baby Arugula and baby spinach 

Vidalia onion slices

Sweet tomatoes 

Chopped Greek peppers

Chopped Greek Castelvetrano olives

Chopped ham and Pepperoni (salami if u like it, we don't)

Chopped Swiss or provolone

Grated Parmesan 

Toss before serving!

Asian Blistered Green Beans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:8-9

[8] Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. [9] So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

2 T teriyaki sauce

2 T Soy sauce 

Make sauce set aside

1 T sesame oil

2 T roasted Garlic

1 lb petite green beans

Salt and pepper to taste

Steam beans for 3 minutes in microwave 

Heat oil in skillet

Add beans and garlic, stir fry until slightly tender

Add sauce and seasoning

Serve 

Knock Off Taco Bell Ground Chicken Tacos

 

 

 

Psalm 94:19

    [19] When the cares of my heart are many,

        your consolations cheer my soul.

1 lb ground Chicken

1 c beef stock

1 T cornstarch 

1 envelope of Taco Bell seasoning

Salt to taste

Put in skillet and cook 15-20 minutes until done, mash the chicken while cooking to look like Taco Bell beef (we like to use chicken)

Crunchy Taco shells, heat according to pkg directions 

Toppings

Mild Taco Bell sauce

Chopped Tomatoes 

Chopped Lettuce

Sour cream 

Cheese (used smoked shredded Gouda)