Thursday, September 19, 2024

Portuguese Chicken Breakfast Sausage



























 

 

 

Acts 13:47


[47] For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, 


    “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,

        that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”



1 lb ground Chicken 

1 t roasted garlic mashed

1 t salt 

1 t liquid mesquite smoke

1/4 c sweet red wine 

2 t paprika 

1 t white pepper

1 t oregano

2 t sugar

Pinch of pepper flakes

Pinch of black pepper

2 t olive oil

3 T panko 

Mix

Make into patties

Fry or freeze 

Fast and Easy French Baguettes




























 

 

 

Isaiah 49:5-6


    [5] And now the LORD says,

        he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,

    to bring Jacob back to him;

        and that Israel might be gathered to him—

    for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,

        and my God has become my strength—

    [6] he says:

    “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant

        to raise up the tribes of Jacob

        and to bring back the preserved of Israel;

    I will make you as a light for the nations,

        that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”




I am not a baker and have a phobia about baking.

This is the easiest and fastest recipe.

Makes 2 Baguettes 



2 t yeast ( I used quick rise Red Star)

1 T natural honey 

1-1/4 c warm water (110 degrees)

1-1/4 t kosher salt

2-1/2 c bread flour aerated ( I used King Arthur)

2 T Olive oil


Proof yeast, honey and warm water for 10 minutes in a big bowl.

After adding these ingredients together whisk lightly.

It should be foamy after 10 minutes or your yeast is dead and you will have to buy new yeast.


After the proofing is done whisk in the salt.

Slowly add flour and oil using a plastic or rubber spatula.

When dough is sticking together, use hands to work into a shaggy ball.

Cover and set in a non drafty place.

I used a heating pad on low setting which I covered with a tea towel and set bowl on top.

Lightly dust ball top with flour.

Let rise 1 hour.

It should be about double in size.

Flour your work surface.

Work your dough by mashing with palms to slightly flatten and folding over to the middle a few times. 

Just enough to get a firmer consistency.

I only did it maybe 4- 5 times.

I did have to add a sprinkle of flour.

Cut dough in half. 

Roll into 2 equal size balls.

Add more flour to work surface and flatten out to rectangular.

Fold over to 3/4 way like an envelope and mash seam down. 

Using your fingers roll into a oblong cylinder. 

Using fingers roll back and forth.

Stretch and roll to a 12 inch size.

Repeat with other ball.

Sprinkle flour on a sheet pan. 

Place Baguettes on the pan.

Sprinkle a light dusting of flour on top of Baguettes.

Using scissors cut 3 slits on each Baguette.

Preheat oven to 460 degrees.

Let Baguettes rise 30-40 minutes sitting on stove top. 

While waiting on oven to heat fill a foil pan half way up side and place in oven to create steam.


Use middle rack to bake Baguettes for 15 minutes.

Cut oven off and flip pan around. 

Let sit in oven for 2-3 more minutes until bread is lightly browned. 

Remove and cool.

Refrigerate.

This bread is slightly crisp on outside and so soft on the inside.

Winner Winner!!!


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Easy Baguettes






















 

 

 

Isaiah 45:5-7


    [5] I am the LORD, and there is no other,

        besides me there is no God;

        I equip you, though you do not know me, 

    [6] that people may know, from the rising of the sun

        and from the west, that there is none besides me;

        I am the LORD, and there is no other. 

    [7] I form light and create darkness;

        I make well-being and create calamity;

        I am the LORD, who does all these things.



3-3/4 bread flour(aerated) 

2-1/4 t salt

2 t yeast

1-1/2 c filtered water 


Mix flour and salt in a bowl, then add yeast and water.

Combine with a wooden spoon until it just comes together (2 min).

Cover and let rise overnight (8-10h).

Remove the lowest oven rack which you will use as the baking surface, and line it with parchment paper.

Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can go (ideally 500F/260C or more).

Then turn down to 450.

Move dough to a heavily floured surface or use a baking sheet for easy cleanup. Scrape from the edges of the bowl using a hard plastic spatula to avoid collapsing the air bubbles.

Add a little more flour on top of the dough.

Form into a one big rough oblong shape.

Cut dough in half lengthwise.

Transfer each half directly onto the oven rack lined with parchment paper.

Pull ends to stretch into a rough baguette shape.

Do not mash dough at anytime.

To get more air pockets in bread, add a metal tray of ice or cold water right before you add bread dough.

Bake for 25 minutes on the second lowest rack position.

Increase time if necessary, to reach a golden brown color.

I had to add 5 minutes.

Cool before cutting.


Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Sautéed Spring Mix with Chicken Nuggets




























 

 

 

 

Isaiah 45:22


    [22] “Turn to me and be saved,

        all the ends of the earth!

        For I am God, and there is no other.




Make your nuggets and set aside after slicing 



1 t olive oil

1/4 c thin sliced onion

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste 

Sauté the above ingredients 


Add the greens

2 c spring mix

Sauté 3 minutes


Monday, September 16, 2024

Andouille Lima Peppers and Corn Succotash
































Isaiah 42:1


The LORD’s Chosen Servant


    [1] Behold my servant, whom I uphold,

        my chosen, in whom my soul delights;

    I have put my Spirit upon him;

        he will bring forth justice to the nations.



3 ears shaved off cob Corn 

1 c left over cooked Green Lima beans

1/2 c chopped Onion

1/4 c Red Bell pepper

1/4 c diced Andouille 

1 t clarified butter

1 t Chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Old Bay

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 c Water


Sauté onion, peppers and garlic in butter

Add sausage, veggies, seasonings, half and half, water

Cook until liquid reduces

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Semi Homemade Sour Cream Caramel Cake
































Isaiah 37:15-20


[15] And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: [16] “O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth. [17] Incline your ear, O LORD, and hear; open your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to mock the living God. [18] Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations and their lands, [19] and have cast their gods into the fire. For they were no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone. Therefore they were destroyed. [20] So now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone are the LORD.”



1 Butter Golden Cake Mix

8 oz. sour cream tub

1/3 c light olive oil

1/4 c sugar

1/4 c water

4 eggs

1 t vanilla 


Caramel Icing


1-1/2 c white sugar

1/2 c butter

1/4 c plus 1/8 c evaporated milk


An extra 1/2 c white sugar for browning


For baking Cake 

Preheat the oven to 350º F. 

Grease 13x9 pan with non stick.

In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, sour cream, oil, sugar, water and eggs together on low with an electric hand mixer until incorporated. 

Turn to medium speed and beat for two minutes.

Pour mixture evenly into pan, tap on counter to release any bubbles.

Bake for 40-45 minutes. 

Cool completely and frost.


Caramel Icing


Combine sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a large, heavy saucepan. 

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.


Meanwhile, brown 1/2 cup sugar in a small, heavy skillet. I use a non-stick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts and the syrup is light, golden brown, about 3 minutes.


Add the sugar syrup to the milk mixture, stirring constantly.

When the mixture reaches the soft ball stage (230º on a candy thermometer), remove from the heat. 

Beat with an electric hand mixer until the mixture reaches spreading consistency 10 minutes.


Spread quickly over the cooled cake layers.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Chicken Broccolini Rigatoni in Parmesan and Mozzarella Sauce

































Isaiah 30:18


 Will Be Gracious


    [18] Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you,

        and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.

    For the LORD is a God of justice;

        blessed are all those who wait for him.



 

2 c cooked rigatoni cooked al dente and set aside, reserve 1 c pasta water


2 c shredded Rotisserie breast, set aside

2 c broccolini cleaned and part of stems removed, set aside


3 T clarified butter

1/2 c chopped onions

1/4 c chopped Leeks 

2 T roasted garlic

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

1 T rinsed capers

1 t Trader Joe's soffritto 

Stir fry in clarified butter until veggies are tender and add chicken 


Next add the following ingredients 

1 c chicken stock

1 c evaporated milk

1 c warm pasta water with 3 T flour whisked in

Simmer until it starts to thicken

Add drained rigatoni 


Next add the cheese

1 c grated Mozzarella 

1 c grated Parmesan 

Simmer until cheeses melt 

Serve with garlic bread


Tuesday, September 10, 2024

No Water Candied Yams


































Isaiah 26:19-21


    [19] Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.

        You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy!

    For your dew is a dew of light,

        and the earth will give birth to the dead.


    [20] Come, my people, enter your chambers,

        and shut your doors behind you;

    hide yourselves for a little while

        until the fury has passed by. 

    [21] For behold, the LORD is coming out from his place

        to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity,

    and the earth will disclose the blood shed on it,

        and will no more cover its slain.



2 lbs yams, peeled and sliced as for scalloped potatoes, 1/4 inch thick rounds


2 T orange juice

2  T pure maple syrup 

1 T vanilla

2 t Cinnamon 

1 t Ginger 

1/2 t Nutmeg

1/8 t Cardamom 

Pinch Salt

1/4 c Brown sugar 

1/4 c White sugar

1/2 stick Butter cut into small cubes


Put yams in deep pot

Add wet ingredients except butter on top of yams

Sprinkle dry ingredients over yams 

Toss to cover yams

Take 1/2 of butter cubes and work into yams

Add remaining cubes on top

Turn to medium heat to bring to a light boil

Stir well

Turn down to simmer and cook covered 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally 


Saturday, September 7, 2024

Bourbon Vanilla Raisin Rice Pudding

































Proverbs 22:2


    [2] 

    The rich and the poor meet together;

        the LORD is the Maker of them all.



1-1/2 c cooked sticky leftover rice

1 c whole milk

Pinch of salt

Put in pan over low medium heat and boil 10 minutes stirring constantly just till thickened.

Stir in sugar mixture into pudding mixture 

1/4 c sugar

1 T butter


1/4 c raisins

1 t Bourbon 

1 t vanilla 

Sprinkle vanilla and Bourbon over raisins to soak for 10 minutes 



1 beaten egg

1/2 c evaporated milk

Pinch of nutmeg

1/4 t cinnamon 

Whisk together, set aside

Stir in pudding mixture after 10 minutes cook time

Next add raisin mixture 

Cook on low till thickened

Serve warm

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Bone Broth Wonton Soup
























 

 

 

 

Proverbs 20:22


    [22] 

    Do not say, “I will repay evil”;

        wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you.



 

Quick, easy and delicious!!


 

 

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 c water

1 t white pepper

1 t Soy sauce

1 t toasted sesame oil

1 t salt

2 T sugar

2 t chives

Add ingredients to pot

Heat to a light boil

Boil 10 minutes 

Add thickener 

Vigorously whisk in egg

Add wonton strips

Simmer 10 minutes 

Serve with an egg roll 


10 sheets wonton squares

Cut into strips


1 egg beaten 

Whisk vigorously into hot soup


Thickener 

2 t cornstarch 

1 t flour

Mix and set aside 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Instant Pot Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Breast



































Isaiah 11:1-4


The Righteous Reign of the Branch


    [1] There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,

        and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. 

    [2] And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him,

        the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,

        the Spirit of counsel and might,

        the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. 

    [3] And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.

    He shall not judge by what his eyes see,

        or decide disputes by what his ears hear, 

    [4] but with righteousness he shall judge the poor,

        and decide with equity for the meek of the earth;

    and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth,

        and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.



An ej original recipe!



This is a my version of Stone Bridge Farms chicken dish.


Cooking directions

Rubbed chicken 

8 minutes under pressure setting

Turn to cancel

8 minutes in cancel setting

Bring pressure off

Remove chicken 

Make sauce from ingredients below


3 large chicken breast cut in half


Dry rub for chicken

2 t kosher salt

2 t white pepper

2 t garlic granules 

2 t finely grated Parmesan 

2 t light brown sugar

Mix together and roll chicken in it

Put in plate, in fridge, covered, dry marinate for 1 hr


Sauce 

1 Shallot diced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t olive oil 

Sauté 

Add these ingredients 

1-1/2 c chicken stock

1 c evaporated milk

3 T Parmesan 

1/4 t brown sugar

Whisk

Turn to sauté setting

Stir bits off bottom

Sauté until sauce starts to thicken 

Strain if necessary 

Serve over chicken and boiled new potatoes