German Style Brats Apples Onions and Kraut

 

 

Hebrews 1:1-2

[1] Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

5 smoked beef brats (I buy mine at Aldi)

1 t olive oil for browning brats

1-1/2 c German style kraut (Aldi)

1 sweet Apple, sliced

1/2 c Beer (light) Belgium White Tide (Aldi)

1 small Onion, sliced 

Sugar to taste (start with 1 T, taste and see, I used 3 T to cut the hop taste) 

1/2 t each Salt and pepper

1/2 t Caraway seeds 

1 Bay leaf 

Slit brat from end to end but do not cut through

Fry brats in oil

Brown all around 

Remove to plate

If necessary, add another t of oil for sautéing apple and onion

Sauté onions, seasonings, apples

When the are soft add kraut

Cook on simmer 2 minutes then add beer

Cut brats on bias and add to apple kraut mixture 

Remove bay leaf 

Simmer 5 minutes 

Potato Casserole Fritters

Mark 4:41

[41] And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

An ej original recipe!

Heat peanut oil to 350

Fry 3 at a time

Let them set before gently flipping (they will come apart)

Cook to a internal temp of 175-180

Drain

Sprinkle with crispy bacon bits and mozzarella cheese

Hash browns in dairy case

1 can Chicken soup

1/2 c Sour cream 

1 small chopped Onion

1 diced Jalapeño Pepper

Steak seasoning to taste

Mix

Form your desired amount of Fritters 

I did 8 ( golf ball size)

The rest of filling, I made a casserole

Roll in panko 

Fry

Panko for coating

Slightly Spicy Cajun Green Beans

 

 

 

 

 

James 1:13-15

[13] Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. [14] But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. [15] Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

Pan full of snapped Green beans of your choice (mine was a Dutch oven full) 

These were a mixture of rattlesnake and asparagus 

1 Chopped Onion 

1/4 c Ham pieces

1 T Chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t coarse Black pepper 

1-3  T Sugar (adjust according to how many beans) 

1 t Cajun seasoning 

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t jarred Calabrian Chili Peppers

1 piece Parmesan rind

Olive oil (good drizzle)

Water ( just even with beans)

Bring to medium boil

Taste of your pot likker and adjust seasonings

Sugar cuts that woodsy taste 

Boil uncovered

Stir occasionally 

Cook water out

Drizzle again with oil

Give a quick fry 

Remove cheese rind

Arroz Con Pollo

Revelation 7:17

    [17] For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,

        and he will guide them to springs of living water,

    and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

4-6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs

Rice

1 bag of cooked Jasmine rice( I do mine in rice cooker and freeze by the qt bag) 

Set aside

Queso

Seasoned rice

Marinated oven grilled and steamed chicken thighs

2 hour Marinade for chicken thighs

2 Chipotle chili in adobo 

3 T roasted garlic 

1 t oregano 

1 t kosher salt

2 t chili powder

1 t toasted cumin 

2 T olive oil

1/2 c water

Blend until incorporated 

Add to gal ziplock

Add thighs

Marinate 2 hours

Remove gates except 1

Preheat 350 degree oven

Using a large Dutch oven, add a ramekin to bottom of Dutch oven 

Add water to half way up of the ramekin 

Set a saucer or rack on top of ramekin 

Bring to light boil

Add thighs staggering on top of each other

Add large onion, quartered to the water

Add lid

Place grate on bottom place

Cook 2 hours or until thighs are 170 degrees

To serve

Rice

Top with chicken 

Top with cheese sauce

Queso 

1/4 c White American cheese 

1/4 Velveeta 

1/4 c half and half 

1 t salsa

Squeeze of lime 

Simmer until cheese melts and sauce is thickened 

Set aside

Rice Seasoning mix

1 t Dried cilantro 

1 t toasted cumin

1/2 t turmeric 

Pinch of saffron

1 t garlic granules 

1 t oregano 

1/2 t kosher salt

Set aside

To prepare rice

1 T tomato concentrate

Seasoning 

Cooked rice

2 T butter

Water as needed

Sauté rice, butter and seasonings in skillet adding small amounts of water as needed 

Heat rice though 

Should be fluffy and fragrant 

Air Fryer Feta Stuffed Fresh Figs Bacon Wrapped

Psalm 150:6

    [6] Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!

    Praise the LORD!

Preheat 2 minutes 

Air fry 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes 

Until bacon is crispy 

15 Ripe figs, split in half

Regular Hickory smoked bacon, cut in half

Feta cheese, cut to fit split fig

Coarse Black pepper for top of Stuffed fig

Glaze 

2 T Maple syrup 

1 t Balsamic vinegar 

1/2 t Black strap Molasses 

Mix and set aside to brush wrapped figs

Tortillas Pepperoni Salad Pizza

Hebrews 12:2-4

[2] looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

[3] Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. [4] In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Crust

Coarse salt

Tortillas 

Olive oil

Parmesan

Dressing 

1/4 c sun dried tomatoes 

Capers

Garlic

Oregano 

Sugar

Red wine vinegar 

Olive oil

Salad

Romaine Lettuce

Olives

Onions

Mozzarella 

Greek peppers

Parmesan 

Toss in dressing

Fried pepperoni 

Red pepper flakes

Crispy Fried Tilapia Tacos

1 Peter 2:22-25

[22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. [24] He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. [25] For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

2 pieces of tilapia (cut in strips) Got mine from Aldi in frozen section

Lime, juiced

Fajita size flour tortillas, toasted 

Season mix

1 t salt

1 t pepper 

1 t Cajun seasoning 

1/2 t garlic 

1 t smoked paprika 

Dredge

1/2 c potato starch 

1/2 c cornmeal

Fry in peanut oil 350 degrees until light brown and crispy

Toppings

Apple salsa ( 1/4 c salsa, 1 diced apple and 1 t sugar

Lettuce

Radishes 

Onions

Mini red sweet peppers 

Sour cream

Oven Roasted Pork Butt Slices with Onions

Psalm 148:13

    [13] Let them praise the name of the LORD,

        for his name alone is exalted;

        his majesty is above earth and heaven.

Cook time 2 hrs

Oven setting 325 degrees

Dutch oven and lid

Ramekin

Small plate 

Season pork butt slices with your fave steak seasoning 

In a gallon zip lock dry marinate overnight

Water

Onion

Fill Dutch oven with water to half way up the side of ramekin 

Ramekin needs to be in middle

Add a quartered large onion around the ramekin 

Add plate to top of ramekin 

Add seasoned pork butt slices to plate 

Place lid on

While oven preheats, bring Dutch oven to a light boil

This gets a head start on cooking

Pork temp should be 190-200 degrees

So tender 

So insanely delicious 

Crispy Tortillas Greek Pizza

 

 

Psalm 147:3-6

    [3] He heals the brokenhearted

        and binds up their wounds. 

    [4] He determines the number of the stars;

        he gives to all of them their names. 

    [5] Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;

        his understanding is beyond measure. 

    [6] The LORD lifts up the humble;

        he casts the wicked to the ground.

2 fajita size Tortillas (spray with non stick, both sides)

Place on foil

1 T for each tortilla of Double concentrated tomato sauce (in tube)

Jar Greek peppers

Chopped Green onions

Chopped Artichoke hearts

Castelvetrano olives (slice in half)

Feta cheese, to cover

Mozzarella, to cover

3 Chopped Pepperoni 

1 Chopped Lebanon bologna

Pinch Red pepper flakes

Build on foil sheet

Preheat Air Fryer 450 degrees 

Cook until tortillas is crispy around edges

Usually takes 7-8 minutes for first one

Second one 6-7 minutes 

Fiber Enriched Maple Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Psalm 142:1-2

A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

    [1] With my voice I cry out to the LORD;

        with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD. 

    [2] I pour out my complaint before him;

        I tell my trouble before him.

A delightful pancake reminiscent  of a hoe cake!

Mix together until smooth

1 c full fat cottage cheese

2 large eggs

2 t whole psyllium husk

1 T maple syrup

1 t vanilla extract 

Milk as needed to achieve a smooth texture

Dry 

1/2 c AP flour

1 t baking powder

1/4 t cinnamon 

Add wet ingredients to dry and stir together 

Heat clarified butter and olive oil in skillet 

Fry cakes, mash before flipping 

Serve with butter, maple syrup or honey 

Quick Orzo Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 140:13

    [13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name;

        the upright shall dwell in your presence.

1 cup of cooked orzo 

Veggies 

1 small English cucumber 

1 small onion, sliced 

1 c arugula 

2 mini red and yellow peppers, sliced in rings

1/2 c raisins 

1 c Castelvetrano olives, cut in half 

1 shredded carrot 

1 c sliced cherry tomatoes 

1 c Feta crumbled

1 c toasted bread crumbs

Honey Red Wine Vinaigrette

1/4 c Red wine vinegar 

1/2 c Olive oil

3 T Honey

1 T Roasted Garlic, mashed

1 T Greek seasoning 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 of a Lemon juiced

2 T Greek pickled peppers

1 t Sweet basil

1 t chopped capers

Whisk vigorously 

Chill