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.

You can find me on Pinterest!!















Friday, January 31, 2025

Chicken and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce

































Isaiah 59:1-2


Evil and Oppression


    [1] Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save,

        or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; 

    [2] but your iniquities have made a separation

        between you and your God,

    and your sins have hidden his face from you

        so that he does not hear.



2 Boneless skinless chicken breast cut in 3 inch pieces 1/4 -1/2 inch thick


1/2 c AP flour

1/2 t kosher Salt 

1/2 t coarse black pepper 

Mix

Lightly coat chicken pieces 

Set aside


Add 2 T olive oil to large fry pan

Heat and add chicken pieces 

Sear 3 minutes on each side and remove to plate

Chicken is almost done 


Add 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil to skillet 

Add veggies

6 large button mushrooms, sliced 

1 small onion, sliced

2 T Roasted garlic 

Sauté 3 minutes 

Add 

1-1/2 c chicken stock

Add chicken pieces back

Chicken needs to cook to temp of 165

Simmer 3 minutes covered 

Ck temp

Remove chicken 

Add

1 c heavy cream

1/2 t each Salt and pepper 

Cook just till thickened

Add chicken back and spoon sauce over pieces 

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes 

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Dry Green Goddess Seasoning



























 

 

 

Matthew 7:21


I Never Knew You


[21] “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.



An ej original recipe!!



1/4 c Buttermilk powder as your base


Grind these below ingredients 

1 t Dried onions

1 t Dried garlic

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t black Pepper

1 t Dried green onion powder 

1 t Dried Spinach powder

1 t Dried lemon powder

1 t Dried parsley

1 t dried chives

1 t dried basil

1 t dried Dill

1/2 t tarragon 

Mix 


Uses 

Salad Dressing

Dip

Seasoning 

Green Goddess Chicken Enchiladas

































John 3:3


[3] Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”


An ej original recipe!!


Enchiladas Sauce

3 T Green Goddess Dry Dressing Seasoning *

Add to 

1 mashed ripe avocado 

1/2 c water

1 t Apple cider vinegar 

1/4 c Mayo 

1/4 c Greek yogurt 

1/2 t sugar

1/4 c diced green onions

2 t light olive oil

3 T salsa

Mix and set aside


Toast over open flame just to soften 

10 fajitas size flour tortillas 


3 c diced left over chicken 

1/4 c Enchiladas sauce

1 c seriously sharp white cheddar 

Mix 

Fill tortillas, roll

Place in 13x9 pan with a little Enchiladas sauce and salsa 

Cover with seriously sharp and mozzarella 

Cover with foil

Air fry 375 for 20 minutes 

Uncover, cook until top lightly browns



Dry Dressing mix

1/4 c Buttermilk powder as your base

Grind these below ingredients 

1 t Dried onions

1 t Dried garlic

1/2 t Salt

1/2 t black Pepper

1 t Dried green onion powder 

1 t Dried Spinach powder

1 t Dried lemon powder

1 t Dried parsley

1 t dried chives

1 t dried basil

1 t dried Dill

1/2 t tarragon 

Mix 


Cheesy Black Pepper Ham Biscuits



























 

 

 

Matthew 7:13-14


[13] “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. [14] For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.



1 c diced ham

4 c AP flour

1 c shredded seriously sharp white cheddar cheese

1/4 c chives 

4 t baking powder

2 t coarse black pepper

1 1/2 t  kosher salt

1 t baking soda

1 t garlic powder

3/4 c salted butter, frozen 

1 3/4 c buttermilk



Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

Line a baking sheet with parchment

In a large bowl, combine bacon, flour, cheese, parsley, baking powder, pepper, salt, baking soda and garlic powder

Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater

Stir into the flour mixture

Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms

Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together

Pat the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle

Cut out 14-16 rounds using a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter

Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Remove biscuits from freezer

Place into oven and bake for 14-17 minutes, or until golden brown

Brush melted butter on tops


Sunday, January 26, 2025

Herb Dry Brine Chicken Thighs






























Psalm 22:30-31


    [30] Posterity shall serve him;

        it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; 

    [31] they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn,

        that he has done it.



10 bone in skin on thighs


Dry Brine 

1/8 c kosher salt

1/8 c coarse pepper

2 t lemon powder

2 t dried ground Ginger

2 t fresh diced Sage

4 t fresh cilantro 

1 t sugar

Just enough olive oil to make herbs stick together

Mix and set aside


Gently pull skin loose to create a pocket

Put a little under skin and a little on back side 

Place in gallon zip bag and marinate 24 hrs 

Flip a few times 

Remove to counter 30 minutes prior to baking 

Slather oil butter mixture on thighs


Bake covered 20 minutes

Check temp, should be 155

Uncover and bake until lightly browned and temp is 175


Butter sauce 

Melted butter

Olive oil

Smoked paprika 



Saturday, January 25, 2025

Taylor Grocery Louisiana Fried Catfish





























 

 

 

Psalm 22:27-28


    [27] All the ends of the earth shall remember

        and turn to the LORD,

    and all the families of the nations

        shall worship before you. 

    [28] For kingship belongs to the LORD,

        and he rules over the nations.



Wow! Crispiest catfish I've ever had!!



4 pieces Catfish Filets, cut in half


2 c Buttermilk and 1 T hot sauce 


2 c Cornmeal, grind fine

3 t salt

2 t pepper

1 t cayenne 

2 t granules garlic


Peanut Oil for frying 1-1/2 inch deep in Dutch oven


Dry fish with paper towel

Dip in buttermilk 

Shake

Dip in cornmeal 

Lay on parchment 


Fry at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes in 2 batches


Thursday, January 23, 2025

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

























 

 

 

 

Psalm 22:24


    [24] For he has not despised or abhorred

        the affliction of the afflicted,

    and he has not hidden his face from him,

        but has heard, when he cried to him.



Waffle and Pancake mix, amount according to how many waffles you want to make


1 egg 

Butter milk 

Olive Oil

1 grated Apple 

1/2 t Molasses 

Cinnamon 

Vanilla 

Non stick Spray 

Sheet Pan Crispy Hash Browns





























Psalm 22:11


    [11] Be not far from me,

        for trouble is near,

        and there is none to help.




4 c peeled and grated potatoes

2 T butter

1 T olive oil

½ t kosher salt

½ t black pepper

½ t chili powder

½ t garlic powder

½ c grated Parmesan


Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400 °F.

Peel and grate potatoes until you have 4 cups (about 2 potatoes). 

Add the grated potatoes to a large bowl and rinse the potatoes well with cold water. 

Use a colander.

Drain and rinse a second time. 

Drain off as much water as you can.

In a microwave safe bowl, combine butter, oil, and spices. 

Microwave on high for 30 seconds to melt butter. 

Stir spice mixture into potatoes along with grated Parmesan cheese. 

Stir well.

Spread potatoes out on sheet pan in a single, even layer. 

Shoot for 1/4 inch thick.

Place sheet in a preheated oven on the bottom rack for 13 minutes. 

When edges of hash browns are browning lightly, move sheet pan to the very top rack. 

Bake for another 8 minutes so top can crisp up. 

Don’t stir the potatoes!

Watch carefully because they will burn!

Serve

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

White Wine Chicken Pot Pie































Psalm 19:14


    [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

        be acceptable in your sight,

        O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.



2 pie shells non frozen (in the biscuit isle)

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded or chopped 


350 degrees 40-45 minutes

Cook bottom crust 

Set aside


Veggies

1/4 c Onion

1/4 c Leeks

1/4 c Celery

1 Carrot, diced 

1/4 c frozen English Peas (green sweet)

1/4 c cooked potatoes, chopped

3 T Butter


3 T flour

2 T chicken base seasoning

1 t soffritto, dried

1/2 t each Rosemary, thyme, Sage

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

2 c half and half 


Sauté veggies in butter

Add seasonings, herbs and flour 

Sauté until flour is dissolved 

Add wine and sauté 

Add cream and sauté 

Set aside

Lay bottom crust in pan, pierce with holes Bake 20 minutes

Fill crust

Top with other crust

Clip vents in middle

Brush with beaten egg


3 T flour

2 T chicken base seasoning

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t salt

1 t soffritto, dried

1/2 t each rosemary, thyme, sage

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

2 c half and half 


Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Grilled Veggie Couscous Salad























 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 55


“Seek the Lord while he may be found;
    call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way,
    and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
    and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.





1 box Roasted Garlic Couscous prepared according to box directions 

Set aside


Roasted veggies

1/4 c sliced sweet Onion

3 Green onion cut into 2 inch links

1 c Roasted red bell peppers 

1 zucchini, chopped

1 t olive oil

Sauté veggies in oil


Toss in 1/8 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

Set aside


1 c sliced Castelvetrano olives

1 c dried cranberries 


To serve 

Drizzle olive oil and Olive Garden Italian dressing

Monday, January 20, 2025

Parmesan Crusted Roasted Chicken




























 

 

 

Romans 7:18


[18] For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.




Air fry 425 degrees for 16-18 minutes 


1 chicken breast, cut 5-6 (thin) slits across the short sides of breast (these slits will hold the Parmesan mixture)

1/2 t oil

1/2 of a lemon juiced

Salt and pepper to taste


Grease with oil

Squirt with lemon

Season breast with salt pepper mixture 

Set aside


Prepared 15 minutes before needed

1/4 stick softened butter

1/4 c Parmesan 

1/4 c panko

1 t Horseradish 

Mix and set aside in fridge for 15 minutes 


Fill slits with Parmesan mixture 

Bake according to directions above