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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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Sunday, March 9, 2025

Salmon Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw
































Psalm 56:3-4


    [3] When I am afraid,

        I put my trust in you. 

    [4] In God, whose word I praise,

        in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.

        What can flesh do to me?



Left over salmon 

Heat in skillet with water and 1 t taco seasoning


 Slaw

1 c shredded cabbage  

1 t Mayo

1 t Olive Oil

1/8 c chopped Onion

1 T chopped Pickled Jalapeño 

1 t Honey 

Salt and pepper to taste 


Hard shell tacos


Toppings

Onions 

Slaw 

Picketed Jalapeño 

Cheese 

Friday, March 7, 2025

Breakfast Stuffed Croissants Bread Bowls
































Job 2:10


[10] But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.



4 large croissants, cut top out and press into a bowl shape

Set aside


3 beaten eggs

1/4 c liquid egg whites

1/2 c grated cheddar cheese

1 c bacon bits, crisp up in microwave 

3 T green onion, chopped 

2 T heavy cream



Preheat oven to 375°F. 

Place parchment on jelly roll pan.

Cut the top of each croissant with a knife.

In a medium bowl, mix cheese, bacon, and green onion.

In another medium bowl, beat eggs with cream. 

Combine with the bacon mixture.

Spoon the egg-bacon mixture into the prepared croissant bread bowl. 

Place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 20 mins, or until golden brown and egg mixture is set.

Simple Homemade Chicken and Veggie Ramen






























Psalm 53:1-3


There Is None Who Does Good


To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.


    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;

        there is none who does good.


    [2] God looks down from heaven

        on the children of man

    to see if there are any who understand,

        who seek after God.


    [3] They have all fallen away;

        together they have become corrupt;

    there is none who does good,

        not even one.


 

1 t toasted sesame oil

1 t olive oil 

1 Leek, chopped 

1 T roasted garlic 

1 T light Soy sauce

1 t Ginger, diced (I use pickled)

Pinch pepper flakes 

1 Carrot, sliced thin 

1 c Cabbage, shredded 

1 t sugar

Ramen seasoning pkg

1 t chicken base seasoning

Sauté veggies and seasonings in both oils


1 qt chicken bone broth

Chicken ramen noodle pkg

 2 c Rotisserie chicken breast 

Add broth 

Add chicken 

Add noodles 

Simmer 15 minutes 


Toppings 

Chili crunch

Boiled eggs

Green onions

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Chicken Meatball Spinach Manicotti covered with Parmesan Cream


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 51:1-4


Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God


To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.


    [1] Have mercy on me, O God,

        according to your steadfast love;

    according to your abundant mercy

        blot out my transgressions. 

    [2] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,

        and cleanse me from my sin!


    [3] For I know my transgressions,

        and my sin is ever before me. 

    [4] Against you, you only, have I sinned

        and done what is evil in your sight,

    so that you may be justified in your words

        and blameless in your judgment.




1 pkg manicotti shells

Boiled 4 minutes in salty water, drained and set on parchment to cool

Reserve 1/4 c pasta water


Meat sauce

3 T butter

1 Leek, sliced  

2 T roasted Garlic 

1/2 t sugar

1/2 t Calabrian peppers, mashed

1/4 c fennel bulb, diced

Salt and pepper

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1 T fresh lemon juice

10 chicken Meatballs 

Sauté all veggies, all seasonings and peppers in butter

Add Meatballs, mashing into bits and cook until done

Add ricotta 

Turn off heat and stir until ricotta is melted


15 oz full fat ricotta 

2 c mozzarella 


Parmesan Cream

2 T butter

1 c heavy cream

1 c Parmesan  

1/8 c mascarpone 

1/4 c pasta water

1/2 t cracked black pepper 

Simmer until thickened 

Set aside


Using kitchen shears, cut down one side of manicotti 

Stuff with 2-3 T of meat sauce

Place open side down on a non stick sprayed 13x9 pan

It will take 2 pans

Using a ladle, spoon Parmesan Cream over each manicotti

Cover each manicotti with 

Shredded Mozzarella 

 

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes 

Serve and enjoy


Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Brined Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken Thighs
































Isaiah 50:4


    [4] The Lord GOD has given me

        the tongue of those who are taught,

    that I may know how to sustain with a word

        him who is weary.

    Morning by morning he awakens;

        he awakens my ear

        to hear as those who are taught.




8 boneless skinless thighs


4 hour Brine 

1 qt water 

3 pieces Parmesan rind 

2 T kosher salt 

1 T sugar

2 T peppercorns 

2 medium lemons, cut in half

3 T roasted garlic 

2-3 bay leaves

2 T extra virgin olive oil

Boil 10 minutes

Cool down and add ice to speed cooling 

Using large container add chicken pieces and pour brine over 

Brine 4 hours but no longer

Dry chicken pieces with paper towels


Dredge

2 c AP Flour

1/4 c Cornstarch 

Salt and pepper 

1/2 t Onion powder 

1/2 t Garlic powder 


Dredge chicken pieces 


Bring 2 inches deep peanut oil in a small Dutch Oven

Heat to 350 degrees

Add 3-4 pieces at a time 

Fry till an internal temp of 170 

Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over pieces while hot


Peking Style Salmon




























 

 

Isaiah 48:17


    [17] Thus says the LORD,

        your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

    “I am the LORD your God,

        who teaches you to profit,

        who leads you in the way you should go.


 

 

 

Salmon cut into serving pieces squeezed with lemon ( I used 3 pieces from Sam's that were on a board) 

Thin slices of butter to cover top

Salt and pepper 

Cajun seasoning 


Bake 23 minutes at 425 degrees until temp is 145 degrees


Glaze sauce

1 T neutral oil

1 t Salt

1 t Chinese 5 spice 

1/8 c Hoisin 

1 t brown sugar

Mix and set aside

Brush on salmon pieces the last 10 minutes of baking.

Friday, February 28, 2025

Porchetta

























 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acts 2:21


    [21] And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’



Saw this on America's Test Kitchen!


6 lb. Boneless pork butt roast with a fat cap


Fresh herb mixture

3 T Dried fennel seed, grind into powder

1/2 c Fresh rosemary 

1/8 c Dried thyme

1 T black pepper

1 t kosher salt

1/2 c Olive oil

6 cloves roasted Garlic, mashed


Process to make a paste.


For a crisp fat cap add this seasoning:

1 t kosher salt

1 t black pepper

1/4 t baking soda 

Mix together.


Crisscross fat cap.

Cut into 2 roast.

Cut deep slits so they can be packed with herb paste.

Season roast with kosher salt.

Add paste into slits and and rub over roast.

Cut six lengths of kitchen twine.

Tie up roast.

Place on rack in a roaster pan, fat side up and refrigerate for at least  6 hours but you can leave it 24 hours.

Add fat cap seasoning.

Bake, fat side up, covered with foil 325 degrees for 2-1/2 hours. 

Temp should be 180 degrees. 

Remove foil and roast.

Drain off juices.

Turn oven up to 500 degrees.

Cut twine off roast.

Recover roast with foil.

Add foil to bottom of pan.

Bake for an additional 30 minutes until roast reaches 190 degrees.

Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

Slice into thick slices and enjoy.


This was absolutely amazing!!!


Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Calabrian Hot Chili Chicken Pasta



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ephesians 2:20-22


[20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, [21] in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. [22] In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.


 

 

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded

2 t clarified butter

1 /4 c sliced Onion

2 T roasted Garlic

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

Salt to taste

1/4 c Bell peppers 

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

1/2 t mashed Calabrian peppers 

1 c spreadable Cream cheese 

1-1/2 c Milk

1/2 c pasta water

4 oz Angel Hair Pasta reserve 1/2 c pasta water, set aside

 

Saute veggies and seasonings in clarified butter. Add chicken.

Add cream cheese and melt.

Add milk and pasta water.

Saute then add pasta.

 

 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Creamy German Cabbage and Smoked Sausage Soup

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!”




2 T butter

1 onion , chopped

1 large carrots, chopped 

1 rib celery, chopped

1 T roasted garlic 

2 c shredded cabbage

1 microwaved potato cut into cubes

1 stick smoked sausage cut into thin rounds 

1 t dried thyme

1 salt

1/2 t freshly ground black pepper

1 t tarragon 

1 T AP flour

1 bay leaf

1 qt chicken bone broth

1/2 qt water

1 T chicken base

1 cup heavy cream

1 t chopped parsley 


 

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven

Add the veggies and seasonings.

Stir in the flour and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, chicken base and add the bay leaf. 

Bring to a light boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in the cream.

Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Discard the bay leaf.

Add the parsley.



Monday, February 24, 2025

Peking Roast Chicken Breast


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deuteronomy 4:7


[7] For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?



2 chicken breast 


1 T neutral oil

1 t Salt

1 t Chinese 5 spice 

1/8 c Hoisin 

1 t brown sugar

Mix

Brush chicken 



375 degrees on sprayed non stick rack in foil covered sheet pan middle rack

Done temp 165 degree 

Around 40 minutes

Broil until lightly crispy

Bolillo Dough Rolls


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 46:1


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.



3-3/4c AP flour

2 T yeast (3 packets active dry)

1-1/4 c warm water

1/4 c olive oil

5 T sugar

1 beaten egg

1-1/4 t kosher salt


Add 2 T of yeast to 1.25 cups of warm water. Whisk 5 T of sugar and 1/4 c olive oil.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes.


Add 3.75 cups flour, 1-1/4 t salt, and 1 egg. Mix with a spatula and then place onto a parchment sheet on counter.  Knead with your hands until you have a smooth ball of dough. Add additional flour if it's sticking to your hands.

Using spatula cut into ten equal parts. 

Then half the ten to get twenty rolls.

Roll into balls.  


Cover with sprayed parchment and towel and let rise for 20-30 minutes. Using kitchen shears, snip a lengthwise deep slit on the roll top just before baking. 

Bake preheated oven for 13-15 minutes at 425 degrees until lightly browned.

Place butter pat in slit.