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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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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Pan Fried Cajun Salmon with Parmesan Cream Sauce

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 46:8-10


    [8] “Remember this and stand firm,

        recall it to mind, you transgressors, 

    [9]     remember the former things of old;

    for I am God, and there is no other;

        I am God, and there is none like me, 

    [10] declaring the end from the beginning

        and from ancient times things not yet done,

    saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,

        and I will accomplish all my purpose,’



3-4 Salmon Fillets

2 t Old Bay or any Cajun seasoning 

1 t smoked paprika 

1/2 t kosher salt 

1 T light Olive oil

1 T butter 

1/4 c onion

1/4 c red bell pepper

1/4 green onions

2 T roasted garlic

1/4 t black pepper 

2 t fresh lemon juice

1/2 t Old Bay

1/2 c grated Parmesan 

1 T parsley


Pat Salmon dry with paper towel 

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat 

Add Salmon skin side up and cook 3 minutes 

Flip and cook 3 more minutes 

Remove to plate and put in oven to keep warm 

Add butter to skillet 

Add veggies and sauté until tender

Mix cream, chicken stock and lemon juice together, pour in skillet 

Add Parmesan 

Reduce to half and add Salmon back

Sprinkle with parsley 

Serve with rice and candied sweet potatoes

Spoon Parmesan cream over Salmon and over the rice

 

Fluffy Crispy Fiber Waffles

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 43:25


    [25] “I, I am he

        who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,

        and I will not remember your sins.



Dry ingredients 

1&3/4 c aerated AP flour 

2 T sugar

2 T baking powder

1 t baking soda 

1 t salt

Whisk together 

Set aside


Liquid ingredients 

1&3/4 c liquid whey or buttermilk

1/2 c melted and cooled butter

2 eggs beaten 

2 T psyllium husk

2 t vanilla

The psyllium husk is dry but it must be mixed with milk and eggs because of its texture 

Whisk together 

Gently combine wet and dry with wooden spoon

Lumps are ok 


Spray waffle iron with non stick 

Cook until Crispy 

Store cooked cooled waffles in fridge in ziplock

Reheat in toaster oven or air Fryer

Breakfast 4 Quarter Fold Burrito

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 37:11


    [11] But the meek shall inherit the land

        and delight themselves in abundant peace.



Burrito size tortillas 

Oil for pan roasting


#1 quarter 

2-3 pieces Fried Pepperoni 

#2 quarter 

1/2 c each onions, red bell peppers and Spinach (fried)

#3 quarter 

2 medium Microwave roasted seasoned potatoes masked with cheese or cream cheese

#4 quarter 

Seasoned Fried egg 

Slit just a quarter of the way

Fold each quarter over the next

Fry to toast

Monday, September 15, 2025

Thai Chicken Char Sui Noodle Bowl

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 41:13


    [13] For I, the LORD your God,

        hold your right hand;

    it is I who say to you, “Fear not,

        I am the one who helps you.”



2-3 pieces Char Sui chicken, sliced *

Glass Noodles, hydrated with boiling water

Qt Chicken Broth 

2 c Cabbage 

1 Carrots, sliced 

1 Onion, sliced

Chili crisp for top of soup

1 T Brown sugar 

1 t Sesame oil

1 T Rice wine vinegar

2 T Shaoxing wine

Boiled or poached egg


*https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2025/09/air-fryer-char-siu-boneless-chicken.html


Bring bone broth to boil

Add seasonings, wines, veggies 

To serve add noodles to bowl 

Ladle broth over noodles along with veggies 

Top with sliced chicken, egg and chili crisp 



Sunday, September 14, 2025

Cajun Potato Salad

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 38:16


    [16] O Lord, by these things men live,

        and in all these is the life of my spirit.

        Oh restore me to health and make me live!



6 medium-large Yukon Gold Potatoes 

Boil in chicken stock until knife tender, drain and mash


2 boiled eggs, chopped 

2 large green onions,chopped 

4 T diced celery

1 sweet mini red bell pepper, chopped 

1/4 c sweet pickles relish

1 t dill

1 cilantro 

Cut up veggies and eggs

Add herbs

Set aside


1/2 c Mayo

1 t Dijon mustard 

1 T Pete's hot sauce

1 T Olive oil

1 T Cajun seasoning 

1-2 t Sugar

Whisk together 

Add to potatoes 

Add veggies/herb mix

Serve with bacon wrapped Cajun chicken thighs

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Air Fryer Char Sui Boneless Chicken Thigh Strips

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 33:10


    [10] “Now I will arise,” says the LORD,

        “now I will lift myself up;

        now I will be exalted.



Serves 3 



30 minute Marinade

2 T Honey

2 T Hoisin 

1 T dark Soy

1 T roasted Garlic 

1 t pickled Ginger

2 t Shaoxing wine

1/2 t Chinese 5 Spice

1/4 t white pepper

Mix in gal zipper bag


4 thighs cut into strips


Air fry 8 min on 380 degrees 

Flip fry another 8 min on 415 degrees 

Temp should be 175 -180

Serve with white sticky rice and steamed broccoli 



Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Asian Cold Noodle Salad

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 26:19


    [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.



2 c Red cabbage, grated thin

1 Red onion, sliced thin 

3 c Kale, chopped thin

2 c Cauliflower, just shaved in small pieces 

3 c Romaine Lettuce, chopped thin 

1 c Grated carrots 

5 Radishes, sliced thin

1/4 c Salted Sunflower seeds

1 handful Thin glass noodles softened with hot water(drain)

Add 1/2 noodles on bottom and rest on top

Toss with 2 forks

Using scissors, cut noodles 


Dressing 

1/4 c Smooth peanut butter 

1 T Grated Ginger

1 t Grated Garlic

1 t Sesame oil

1/2 of a Lime juiced

1 T Soy sauce 

1/4 c Maple syrup 

1/8 c Rice vinegar

1/2 c neutral Oil

Add ingredients to blender so that when the oil is added it emulsifies 

 

Can add salmon, chicken or beef on top 


Mama Ree's Easy Chunky Apple Cinnamon Rolls

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 28:26


    [26] For he is rightly instructed;

        his God teaches him.



1 can Apple pie filling

1 can Grands Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls (extra creamy) 5 count


8x10 casserole sprayed with non stick

You can double this recipe to fit a 13x9 pan


Quarter cinnamon rolls with scissors   

Cover bottom of pan

Spread Apple filling across top

Bake preheat 375 degrees oven for 25 minutes on second oven rack

Remove 

Cool 3 minutes 

Microwave icing 10 seconds to thin 

Cover top of apples after baking

Serve


Sunday, September 7, 2025

Roasted French Style Boneless Beef Short Ribs





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 26:3-4


    [3] You keep him in perfect peace

        whose mind is stayed on you,

        because he trusts in you. 

    [4] Trust in the LORD forever,

        for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.



2 lbs Boneless Beef Short Ribs (Costco) season beef with coarse salt and coarse black pepper set aside to come to room temp

1/8 c olive oil

4 large carrots, 2 inch cuts

1 Leeks, chopped 

2 cloves Garlic

1 stalk Celery 

1 c Beef broth (or more)

1/2 c Cotes Du Rhone (French red wine)

1 t Thyme (I used dried)

1 t Rosemary (I used dried)

1 T Butter

Salt and pepper to taste


Using a large Dutch oven, sear seasoned meat in oil until seared and slightly crusted 

Add veggies and seasoning except carrots

Sauté until tender

Add wine, sauté 3 minutes 

Add seared meat and butter 

Add broth, add water if necessary to just be even with the beef

Place carrots around the edge 

Cover

Cook 2 hr and 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree over

Remove carrots and beef

Make gravy


Gravy

Pan drippings 

1/8 c Flour

1/2 c Cotes Du Rhone (French red wine)

Re-season if necessary ( I had to add more salt, pepper and sugar for my desired taste)

Stir until flour is absorbed 

Add beef and carrots back for serving

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes 

Friday, September 5, 2025

DIY Full Fat Ricotta

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 13:24


    [24] 

    Whoever spares the rod hates his son,

        but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.


Line a colander with cheese cloth and place in large bowl

Set aside


Use non reactive pot and utensils 


8 c cold whole pasteurized milk (not ultra pasteurized)

3 T (or more if necessary for curdling) white vinegar  

Salt according to your preference (I used 1/2 t)


Over medium low heat bring milk to 185 degrees, stirring constantly

This takes about 20 minutes 

Add vinegar, lightly stir, reduce heat to simmer 

Curds should form immediately 

Simmer 1 minute 

Remove from heat

Salt

Cover

Let sit 20 minutes 

Use slotted spoon to remove most of the curds

Carefully pour liquid into cheese cloth covered colander 

Lift up cheese cloth

Carefully drain liquid from bowl

Add curds back to cheesecloth 

Replace cheese cloth in colander and drain an additional 10 min

Remove ricotta to bowl with lid and refrigerate 

Use within 3 days for maximum flavor

You will make the best Lasagna or Rigatoni ever!!







Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Skillet Walnut Apple Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Isaiah 2:22


    [22] Stop regarding man

        in whose nostrils is breath,

        for of what account is he?



Fruit

2 T butter

7-8 apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch 

3 T packed light brown sugar

1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 T AP flour

1&1/2 t ground cinnamon

1/4 t ground allspice

1/4 t ground nutmeg

1/4 c water


1 c chopped toasted walnuts


Cake Topping

6 T butter, melted

1 c granulated sugar

1 c buttermilk

2 t pure vanilla extract

1&3/4 c AP flour (spooned & leveled)

2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1 T granulated sugar + 1/2 t cinnamon, for sprinkling


9 or 10 inch butter greased cast iron skillet 


Preheat oven to 350°F 


Melt 2 T of butter in skillet

Add the apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, and spices

Add water

Cook on low, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until the apples are coated and begin to soften

Add toasted walnuts


Make the topping: 

Whisk the melted butter and sugar together in a medium bowl

Add the buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until combined fairly smooth

Spoon dollops over apples 

Spread the batter over the apples

Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly over the top

Using a whisk gently swirl the topping as best you can

Bake on the center rack for 50 minutes or until the topping is golden 

Spoon serving in bowl, drizzle caramel over top and add vanilla ice cream


Sunday, August 31, 2025

Creamy Baked Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 45:12


    [12] I made the earth

        and created man on it;

    it was my hands that stretched out the heavens,

        and I commanded all their host.



1/2 box bronze cut cavatappi pasta, cook al dente (around 8 minutes) 

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Water to cover

Cook drain set aside



Cheese blend

8 oz cheddar blend

8 oz mozzarella 

4 oz Gouda 

8 oz Italian cheese blend

Reserve 1/4 of the blend for top

Mix set aside


Liquid blend

2 oz spreadable cream cheese 

1/8 in thick chunk of Velveeta 

1 can evaporated milk

1/2 c half and half 


Seasoning blend

1 t salt

1/2 t onion powder 

1/2 t dry mustard 

1/2 t white pepper 

1/2 t smoked dried pepper blend

1/2 t Aleppo pepper



Cooking 

2 T butter

1 diced Jalapeño 

Melt butter and sauté Jalapeño 

Add seasoning blend

Add liquid blend 

Add cheese blend

Simmer until fully melted and slightly thickened 

Toss in pasta

Top with the set aside cheese

Bake 350 for 20 minutes 

Toast top under broiler

Serve