Black Pepper Brown Sugar Molasses Ham

John 7:38

[38] Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

An ej original recipe!

Preheated 325 degree oven for 3-31/2 hr until internal temp is 140

Turkey size baking bag

1 T flour

Place flour in bag

Add mini coke

14-15 lb. Publix brand smoked semi Boneless whole ham(not sliced)

Set ham in bag

Place in doubled foil heavy duty pan

Place in a sheet pan

1/2 c yellow mustard

1 t black strap Molasses 

Mix and set aside

Smear on top of ham

Pat sugar on mustard mix

1- 1/2 c Light Brown sugar

Sprinkle with pepper 

Cracked coarse black pepper 

Tie up bag with the zip tie that's provided 

Cut 2-3 slits in top of baking bag

Bake

Slice to serve

I cook mine ahead of whatever holiday, slice and freeze

To reheat, use smaller baking bag, add desired amount of ham for your crowd and add 1 mini coke

Easy Knock Off Chick Fil A Biscuits

Psalm 119:37

    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.

Cheese biscuits 

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Chicken nuggets from Sam's

Member Mark Southern Style Frozen Chicken Bites(prepare in Air Fryer)

Calabrian Pepper Dried Butterbeans

Psalm 67:1-3

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

    [1] May God be gracious to us and bless us

        and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 

    [2] that your way may be known on earth,

        your saving power among all nations. 

    [3] Let the peoples praise you, O God;

        let all the peoples praise you!

An ej original recipe!

1 lb dried butterbeans, picked and rinsed

Using a Dutch Oven

Cover beans with water, bring to boil, turn to simmer

Add these ingredients below

1- 2 T coarse kosher salt

2 t sugar

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

Drizzle of olive oil 

1 t mashed jarred Calabrian peppers

1/2 t cracked coarse black pepper

1 link of smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, fry in skillet, drain

Cook 45 minutes partially covered stirring  frequently 

Add water again to almost cover, return to simmer

Cook until beans are soft 

Total cook time 1-1/2 hrs

Buttery Maple Buffalo Breast

 

 

 

Psalm 68:19-20

    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah 

    [20] Our God is a God of salvation,

        and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.

375 degrees 40 minutes 

Then under broiler to crisp

2 large chicken breast, pounded to 1/4 inch and cut into pieces

1 hr brine

1 qt water 

3 pieces Parmesan rind 

2 T kosher salt 

2 T Honey

1/2 c Sweet Baby Ray wing sauce

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 1 hr.

Dry chicken pieces with paper towels

End Baste sauce (slurry) for crispness 

2 T oil

1 T cornstarch 

Cooking Sauce

1/4 c Butter, melted

1/2 c Maple syrup

1-1/4 c Wing sauce

Bake preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes, each side, or until internal temp is 165.

Use foil pan and rack with 1 c water in bottom of pan.

Dry chicken with paper towels.

Drizzle with sauce.

Bake.

Baste at the end with slurry, put back in oven, under broiler to crisp.

Watch closely. 

Woodford Cherry Bomb

 

 

 

 

Psalm 66:16-19

    [16] Come and hear, all you who fear God,

        and I will tell what he has done for my soul. 

    [17] I cried to him with my mouth,

        and high praise was on my tongue. 

    [18] If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,

        the Lord would not have listened. 

    [19] But truly God has listened;

        he has attended to the voice of my prayer.

An ej original recipe!

1/2 -1 shot Whiskey (I used Woodford Reserve)

1/4 shot maraschino cherry juice

1 shot orange juice with pulp

2 shots Ginger Ale ( I used Canada Dry)

3 shakes orange bitters

1 Cherry 

1 t Honey 

1/4 c crushed Ice

Shake or blend

Air Fryer Lloyds BBQ Style Onion Rings

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 26:9

    [9] My soul yearns for you in the night;

        my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.

    For when your judgments are in the earth,

        the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

1 onion sliced thin and separated and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes then completely dried

1 c AP Flour in a bowl with lid

Seasoned salt

Non stick spray 

Spray both sides

400 degrees 10 minutes on one side flip and 8-10 minutes on the other

Salt with seasoning salt

Drain on paper towel

Twice Baked Rueben Potatoes

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 63:1-4

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

    [1] O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;

        my soul thirsts for you;

    my flesh faints for you,

        as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 

    [2] So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,

        beholding your power and glory. 

    [3] Because your steadfast love is better than life,

        my lips will praise you. 

    [4] So I will bless you as long as I live;

        in your name I will lift up my hands.

3 medium bakers

Pierce with knife tip

Microwave 5 minutes, flip then 3 more

Set aside to cool

Cut in half

Scoop out potatoes 

Reserve potatoes

Reserve skins

Filling

1 T Olive oil

1 medium Onion, chopped 

1 t Sugar

1/2 t garlic granules 

2 c Pastrami or Corned beef, chopped 

1 c squeezed kraut

Scooped out Potatoes 

1/4 c Russian Dressing 

 

Saute onions, garlic granules and sugar in oil.

Add meat, potatoes and kraut.

Lastly add dressing. 

Add topping by the spoonfuls until overstuffed.

Top with cheese and air fry.

400 degrees for 15 minutes until cheese melts!

Topping

Havarti cheese, chopped

Guinness Like Cake

Psalm 61:1-3

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David.

    [1] Hear my cry, O God,

        listen to my prayer; 

    [2] from the end of the earth I call to you

        when my heart is faint.

    Lead me to the rock

        that is higher than I, 

    [3] for you have been my refuge,

        a strong tower against the enemy.

Butter spring form pan and cut out a circle of parchment for bottom

1/2 c light Beer 

1/2 c coffee liqueur ( I used Bourlaine brand)

1 T black strap Molasses 

Mix together and set aside

10 T  (1 stick plus 2 T 

3/4 c unsweetened cocoa

2 c superfine sugar

3/4 c sour cream

2 large eggs

1 T vanilla extract

2 c AP flour

2 1/2 t baking soda

Icing 

1 1/4 c confectioners' sugar

8 oz spreadable cream cheese 

1/2 c heavy cream

For the cake: 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

Butter a 9-inch spring form pan and line with parchment paper. 

I only had a 10 inch one so I used it.

It did change the baking time to 35 minutes.

In a large saucepan, combine Beer mixture and butter. 

Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. 

Add cocoa and superfine sugar, and whisk to blend.

Make super fine sugar by putting in mini processor. 

Remeasure because it did change to a larger amount. 

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well. 

Add to Beer mixture. 

Add flour and baking soda, and whisk again until smooth. 

For a 9 inch, pour into buttered pan, and bake until risen and firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

See 10 inch bake time above.

Test with toothpick, should come out clean.

Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely in pan.

Icing

Using a hand mixer, mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese and heavy cream and blend until smooth.

After cooling, frost top only!

Savory Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding Cups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 58:11

    [11] Mankind will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous;

        surely there is a God who judges on earth.”

An ej original recipe!

Spray large 12 cup muffin pan with non stick spray 

Preheat 350 degree oven 

20 minutes bottom rack

Rest of bake time move to next position rack

Bake 30-35 minutes until custard is set

3 large croissants torn into small pieces (enough for 12 cups)

Fill muffin cups and set aside

2 c ham chopped

1 t olive oil

1 c Leeks

1 T roasted Garlic 

2 c baby Spinach 

Sauté and set aside

Custard

4 eggs, beaten

1/8 c liquid egg whites

1/8 c heavy cream

1/2 t Seasoned salt

1/4 t garlic granules 

Pinch of Pepper

Whisk

Topping

2 c cheese 

To build Cups

Add same amount of croissant pieces to each muffin cup

Using a gravy ladle, spoon custard over croissant pieces

Mash down

Add 1 T of meat filling on top of croissant egg custard 

Top with cheese

Done when custard is set and toothpick comes out clean 

May serve with hollandaise sauce!

Pork Carnitas Taquitos (Rolled Fried Taco)

Psalm 51:17

    [17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

        a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Carnitas pork

 

 

Flour tortillas, fajita size (softened)

Spread cream cheese

Onions, thin sliced

Grated cheese

Tomato, diced

Peanut oil (2 inch) deep

Medium size Skillet 

Heat to 350 degree

Spread soft cream cheese liberally on tortillas 

Place filling and toppings close to one edge and roll tightly 

Place seam side up, brown and roll to other side, brown and drain on paper towels

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