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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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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Yeasted Sourdough Starter

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Samuel 22:29


    [29] For you are my lamp, O LORD,

        and my God lightens my darkness.



2 c AP flour

1 t kosher salt

3 T white sugar

1 T quick yeast

2 c 105-110 degree warm water


Combine all ingredients in large bowl 

Stir until you get a thick paste

Cover with dish towel and place in a warm place

I put the heating pad under my bowl on 

low setting 2-3

Stir s few times over the next 3 days

Feed on day 2 and 3 with 1/2 c warm water 90 degrees and 1/2 c flour

Refrigerate after day 3 

Discard 3/4 c after day 3 before you refrigerate ( I made rolls with the discard)

Feed once a week same ratio 

Discard 3/4 c first then feed 


Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Samuel 22:50


    [50] “For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations,

        and sing praises to your name.





1 c Crispy bacon, cooked, chopped, set aside


1 lb Chicken Meatballs( brown and set aside) 

* Meatballs recipe

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1 t beef base seasoning 

2 t half and half

1/2 c Panko 

1 diced Shallot 

1/8 c shaved 3 cheese Italian blend (Sam's)

Pinch red pepper flakes

Put base seasoning in half and half and stir.

Add rest of ingredients.

Mix, hand roll into balls and freeze.



2 t bacon grease or butter

1 c celery

1 c Leeks and onion mix, chopped 

1 c shredded carrots 

2 Yukon Gold potatoes, microwave 1-1/2 min each side, chopped 

2 T chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t onion powder

3 c water


Béchamel sauce

2 t bacon grease or butter

1/8 c flour

1/8 c heavy cream

1/8 c milk

Make and set aside


8 oz chopped Velveeta 

1/4 c sour cream


Sourdough Discard Bread Machine Loaf

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Romans 3:24


[24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,



1 c discard room temp or refrigerated, un fed

3/4 c warm water 95-100 temp

2 T Olive oil or melted butter

1 T Honey 

1 T sugar

1 t Kosher salt 

2 t quick yeast


Pour discard, warm water and butter or oil in bottom of bread machine 

Add flour, honey and salt

Make a well in middle of flour and add yeast, sugar

Select white 

Select Crust color

Turn on

After a few minutes of kneading, check to make sure dough is not too wet or dry

 Add a little water or flour if needed

There will be several kneads and rises

Let Bread cycle finish and remove to rack to cool 1 hr

Slice 

Sourdough Discard Rolls

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Psalm 27:1


Of David.


    [1] The LORD is my light and my salvation;

        whom shall I fear?

    The LORD is the stronghold of my life;

        of whom shall I be afraid?



1 c 98-100 degree warm water

1-1/2 T Quick yeast

3 T white sugar

2/3 c discard sourdough set out of fridge for an hour

1 beaten egg 

2-1/2 T melted butter

1-1/2 t kosher salt 

3 1/2 c Bread flour or AP flour extra 1/2 c if needed


Egg wash 

1 beaten egg

Splash of water


Using stand mixer add water and discard 

Mix together quickly on medium speed

Add sugar and yeast, watch for activation ( foam and bubbles) then add butter and salt

Mix again

With mixer running on medium, add 1/2 c of flour at a time

Dough should be tacky

Knead 5 -7 minutes till ball forms and it pulls away from sides

It took 5 minutes for me

Remove to counter

Make smooth ball

Cut in half then each half in 6 for a total of twelve 

I'm going to make them smaller next time because that was too much of a serving

Stretch dough on under size all around to form ball and pinch closed

Roll between both hands on counter to get a smooth texture 

Place on non stick metal 13x9 pan

Rise covered with towel 1 hr in warm place

I preheated my oven on broil then turned it off and added covered rolls to do their rise

Remove from oven after rise

Preheat oven 

Bake 375 degrees oven for 20 minutes 


I made honey butter for spreading or dipping 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Bonefish Grill Knock Off Crab Cakes

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John 20:27-31


[27] Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” [28] Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” [29] Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

[30] Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; [31] but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.



This recipe has been a long time coming!!

Makes 6-7 cakes depending on size of cake


Serve with lemon and remoulade sauce

*

Easy Remoulade Sauce 

1/3 c Sweet chili Thai sauce 

1/2 c Mayo 

Squeeze of lemon juice

Whisk 


Crab 

1 lb jumbo lump crab meat(Costco) $29

Drain rinse in cold water

Cover with cold water for 10 minutes and drain

Cover with cold water again and add lemon slice, let sit 10 minutes 

Drain and mash water out

Pick over to remove any shell

Set aside over strainer to continue to drain


Veggies

1/4 c diced green tops

1/4 c diced red baby bell pepper


Flavor ingredients 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1 t Old Bay seasoning 

1 egg 

1/4 c Dukes Mayo

1 t full fat sour cream

1 t fresh lemon juice

1 t Dijon 

1 t Kosher salt

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

1 t cayenne pepper

1 t dried parsley 


Binder

1/4 c crushed Ritz crackers

2 T panko


More panko to roll cakes in


Take flavor ingredients and add to large bowl

Mix

Add veggies

Add binder ingredients 

Mix

Fold in crab

Pat into desired size cake

Roll in panko bread crumbs

Place on parchment and put in freezer for an hour

Fry in hot clarified butter/olive oil mixture ( just to cover bottom of large non stick skillet)

Fry 5-6 minutes each side until golden brown

Do not flip first side until the total time has completed 

You can peek by lifting edge up with fish spatula 

Drain on rack to insure crispness 

Monday, December 22, 2025

Bread Sticks Dough Mixed and Kneaded in Bread Machine

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew 28:6


[6] He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.



These are delicious!!

Make dough in machine, take dough out, shape, rise and bake in oven.


Large sheet pan covered in foil

Spray with non stick 

Set aside


350 degrees for 20-25 minutes 

Dough cycle takes awhile to complete


Place ingredients in bread machine in this order

1 c 80 degree water

3 T softened butter

1-1/2 t salt

3 c aerated bread flour

2 T white sugar 

1 t Italian seasoning 

1 t garlic granules 

2-1/4 t quick yeast 


Turn on bread machine to dough cycle 

After 5 minutes of mixing, check to see if you need flour or water

When cycle is complete, remove dough to lightly floured parchment 

Divide in half, then divide each half into 12 pieces

Roll into 4 inch cigar shapes

Rise, in warm place, covered until doubled around 30 minutes 

Bake

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan 


Finishing topping 

Brush on seasoned butter

1 T melted butter 

1/4 t garlic granules 

Then sprinkle on 1 T grated Parmesan 



Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mediterranean Bacon Cheese Ground Chicken Sliders

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 1:1-2


    [1] Blessed is the man

        who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,

    nor stands in the way of sinners,

        nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 

    [2] but his delight is in the law of the LORD,

        and on his law he meditates day and night.



1 lb ground chicken 

1 dinner cut mortadella (from Publix deli) diced in processor

1 Shallot, diced in processor 

1/4 c roasted real bell pepper in olive oil(chopped) I made my own

1/3 c Feta cheese, crumbled

1 lime juiced

3 T heavy cream

Pinch Red pepper flakes 

1/2 t dried Oregano 

1/2 t dried Rosemary 

1/2 t dried Thyme

1 t Burger seasoning ( I used fire roasted garlic)

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix well

Make into slider size patties

I usually get 6 patties 

Fry in olive oil

Finish off with a sear in Bourbon 


Toasted brioche bun

Crispy bacon strips 

Provolone Cheese slices

Onions

Tomato 

Pineapple Orange Salad

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Zephaniah 3:17-18


    [17] The LORD your God is in your midst,

        a mighty one who will save;

    he will rejoice over you with gladness;

        he will quiet you by his love;

    he will exult over you with loud singing. 

    [18] I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival,

        so that you will no longer suffer reproach.



13x9 pan


Crust

2 sleeves Ritz, crushed

1 stick melted butter

4 T sugar

Mix 

Press into pan


1 Can Eagle brand

6 oz frozen orange concentrate, thawed

2 large Can Mandarin oranges, drained and chopped

20 oz Can crushed pineapple, drained

1 c toasted chopped pecans

Mix together


Fold in 

10 oz Cool whip

Add to Ritz Crust 

Chill several hours before eating

Dutch Oven Left Over Turkey Pot Pie


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acts 13:30


[30] But God raised him from the dead,



4 T butter

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

4 c water

1/8 c heavy cream 

1 Onion, chopped 

1/4 c celery, chopped 

1 large carrot, diced

1 t roasted garlic

2 medium potatoes 

2 c left over turkey 

1 bay leaf

1 T chicken base seasoning 

1 t fresh Sage, diced 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c frozen peas


Thickener 

Cornstarch slurry

2 T cold water 

2 T cornstarch 


Preheat oven to 375 degrees 

Melt butter, add onions, celery, garlic and carrots

Sauté until tender

Microwave potatoes 1-1/2 minutes on each side, cool and peel, set aside

Add wine to de glaze pan, sauté 2 minutes

Add water, seasonings, bay leaf and cream

Stir

Add slurry stirring 

Sauté until slightly thickened 

Add frozen green peas

Top with Phyllo and bake


Topping

5 Phyllo dough sheets brushed with melted butter 

Lay on top and bake 20 minutes 

Friday, December 19, 2025

Cocktail Wieners for 2

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ephesians 4:29


[29] Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.



1/4 c Evelyn's BBQ sauce

1/4 c brown sugar 

1/8 c Apple cider vinegar 

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T yellow mustard 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 of a chipotle in adobo

1 T Jim Beam Bourbon 

Mix in sauce pan

Heat to light boil

Turn to simmer

Add cocktail Wieners 


12 oz cocktail Wieners 


Serving suggestion

Loaded Baked potato 

Garden salad

Bread Machine Scratch White Bread

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Habakkuk 3:18


    [18] yet I will rejoice in the LORD;

        I will take joy in the God of my salvation.



This was on the Red Star yeast web site!!


1-1/4 c warm milk

2 T white sugar 

2 T butter(softened)

1 t kosher salt 

3 c aerated bread flour

1-1/2 t Red Star Quick Rise Yeast

Must add to bread machine in this order


Measure milk in a 2 c measure

Microwave for 45-60 seconds to get to 80 degrees

If too hot, cool to 80 or 90 degrees

Pour into bread machine canister 

Add sugar, butter and salt

Add flour then yeast on top

Place canister into bread machine

Select white bread traditional 3-1/2 - 4 hours 

Pick Crust color medium

Press on button 

At end of cycle, remove canister and cool bread on a rack for 1 hr before cutting