Hey Ya'll

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 20, 2025

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


Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Cajun Cheesy Keto Onion Rings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!



2 six count donuts pan( Walmart)


Seasoning salt, to taste

Cajun seasoning, to taste

1 c Chopped onions

1 c Cheddar Cheese ( I used hoop and mozzarella cheese )

This made 12 rings


Your amount of ingredients depends on how many you want to make

I have tried this with whole onion rings but chopped works better


Put cheese first

Barely cover bottom 

Add chopped onions 

Seasoned 

Air fry 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes until you can see bottoms browning

Use offset spatula to remove to paper towels to cool

If you feel too full they will not be crispy

Addictive

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Sous Vide Center Cut Pork Loin with Maple Mustard Wine Reduction

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job 36:26


    [26] Behold, God is great, and we know him not;

        the number of his years is unsearchable.



Sous Vide instructions 

145 degrees for 3 hours


3 lb slightly trimmed center cut pork loin


Dry rub 

2 t kosher salt 

2 t white sugar 

1/2 t coarse black pepper 

Place pork on paper plate

Put dry rub all around roast

Place in gallon size ziplock 

Marinate overnight in fridge 

Remove plate next day

Get all air out of bag

Sous Vide the above time and temp

Remove from water bath

Your roast should be around 147 degrees 

Melt 1 t clarified butter in skillet

Brown all sides

Tent with foil for 15 minutes 

Thin slice

So tender and juicy


Use same skillet to make reduction

Add a little more butter if necessary 


Maple Mustard Wine reduction

1 large Shallot, diced(1c)

1 T roasted garlic

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

2 T maple syrup 

1 T Dijon 

1 T Soy sauce

Salt and pepper to taste 

Sauté Shallots, salt, pepper and garlic in clarified butter 

Add Dijon, Soy and syrup 

Add Wine

Reduce

Monday, December 15, 2025

Roasted Red Peppers in Oil and Vinegar

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James 4:6


[6] But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”



1/2 Olive oil and 1/2 Apple Cider Vinegar to cover( amount depends on jar size and number of peppers)

1 T Roasted garlic

Salt and pepper to taste 

8 mini Fire Roasted red peppers, chopped 

Clean wide mouth Mason jar


Roast peppers over fire on gas stove top

Cover with plastic wrap and cool

Cut tops off and take seeds out

Chop peppers

Fill jar

Add salt, pepper and roasted garlic if you want 

Fill with half of the oil and half of the Apple cider vinegar 

Use in many different dishes


Suggestions for use

Pimento cheese

Roasted Chicken panini 

Hummus 

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Pasta

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Cajun Seasoned Smoked Sausage Phyllo Puffs

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job 33:4


    [4] The Spirit of God has made me,

        and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.




Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes until middles are set



1/2 pkg Phyllo dough, thawed

2 T melted butter 

Cut into 3 equal strips

Cut into 6 set of squares 

Set aside


Take 4 squares and butter 2

Flip buttered one over the un-buttered and turn corners facing out different directions

Repeat using 4 squares to each muffin hole



Spray with nonstick a 12 count large muffin pan

Set aside


Place the 4 count squares in holes

They are ready to fill with egg custard



Egg Custard

4 eggs

2/3 c egg whites

2/3 c full fat cottage cheese

2 chopped green onions 

Salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning to taste

1 t Cholula hot sauce 

Whisk egg mixture 

Add 1/2 t Parmesan to bottom of cup

Fill cup 3/4 full

Then add sausage 

Top with mozzarella 



Shredded Parmesan cheese

Shredded Mozzarella cheese


1-1/2 c Smoked sausage, chopped, drained and cooked 

Set aside

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Beef Wellington Pastry Puffs

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job 28:12-13


    [12] “But where shall wisdom be found?

        And where is the place of understanding? 

    [13] Man does not know its worth,

        and it is not found in the land of the living.



2 c cold Shaved Beef Tenderloin ( I make my own)*

Chop and Set aside



1 pkg non frozen puff pastry( Aldi)

Keep really cold and cut in 2 long strips

1 beaten egg for sealing puff



Cold Veggie medley 

1 c Mushrooms, diced 

8 black Olives, diced 

1/2 t capers, diced

Mash and set aside



Cold DIY Herb Boursin 

3 T Butter

3 T Spreadable Cream cheese

1 t Roasted Garlic

1/2 t Dried Chives 

1/2 t Dried Oregano 

1/2 t Dried Thyme

1/2 t Dried Parsley 

1/2 t Dried Basil

1/2 t coarse black pepper 


Have all components cold

Divide Pastry in half using a pizza wheel and spread Boursin down middle of strip

Add veggie medley on top of Boursin 

Top with chopped beef

Brush all the sides with egg

Roll to side, pinch ends first then sides

Place on parchment, seam side down, 

cut 8 Puffs out of each strip of Pastry dough with a pizza wheel 

Transfer to parchment lined sheet pan

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes until golden brown 

Serve with spicy honey mustard


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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/11/shaved-beef-tenderloin.html

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce Ground Chicken Burger

 


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 John 4:14


[14] And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.



1 lb ground chicken 

1 t garlic granules 

1 T olive oil

1 T sweet chili Thai sauce

1 T yellow mustard 

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t seasoned salt

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

Mix together

Form into patties

Fry in a little olive oil

Serve on warm slider bun

Top with toppings

Easy Sausage Puff Pastry

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John 15:12


[12] “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.



1 pkg fresh not frozen puff Pastry roll( Aldi)

1 beaten egg for sealing Pastry


Filling

1 lb sausage links, remove from skin

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1/8 t thyme 

1/2 t dried sage leaves

1/2 t onion powder 

1/2 t black pepper

1/8 t garlic granules 


Unroll our Pastry 

Cut in half to make 2 triangles 

Add seasoned filling down the middle of each sheet

Brush egg over seams and pinch together 

Slice in 6 equal pieces

Add to parchment lined sheet pan 

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes until golden brown

Serve with spicy honey mustard


Baklava Cups

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luke 21:34-35


[34] “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. [35] For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth.



1/2 pkg Phyllo dough, thawed 

Yield 24 large cups


Syrup 

1 c sugar

1 T fresh lemon juice

2/3 c water

1/2 c clover honey

Heat to light boil, stirring constantly 

Turn to simmer, cook 4 minutes, do not stir

Syrup thickens as it cools

Cool


3 T Butter melted and set aside for baklava cup sheets


Nut mixture

3 c roasted and shelled pistachios (pulse a few times in processor to chop) Costco

1 t cinnamon 

6 T melted butter

Mix together and set aside


Baklava shells

I could not find these so I used the sheets and made the cups

Separate 5 sheets, using melted butter, lightly brush each sheet

Cut in 3 strips one direction then 3 the other to get six squares 

Place 4-5 squares of phyllo sheet in each large muffin pan hole, stagger to neatly fill hole

If they look dry, brush with a little melted butter

Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes 

Remove to parchment lined sheet pan and cool

Fill with nut filling 

Using a gravy ladle, pour cooled syrup over each filled cup

Let sit overnight before serving allowing the Phyllo to soak up syrup