Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Bacon Mushroom Serrano Potato Casserole






























Psalm 121:2


    [2] My help comes from the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.



6 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, microwave 3 minutes each side or until potatoes are soft, slice into 1/8 inch thick rounds to cool, peel or not according to your preference 


1 c real bacon bits, microwave 1 minute

Set aside


1 t Oil

1 t Butter

2 T roasted Garlic

1/2 c sliced Leeks

1/2 of a chopped Serrano

1 c sliced Mushrooms 

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t Sugar 

1/2 t Pepper

1 t basil

1 t oregano 

1/2 t Salt

2 c Heavy Cream

1 c Parmesan cheese


Using a medium pot

Sauté veggies in butter oil mixture 

Add seasonings 

Add cream and sauté 5 minutes until slightly thickened 


To build

13x9 pan

Layer 1/3 of potatoes in pan

Spoon 1/3 of cream mix

Spoon 1/3 of bacon

Repeat 2 more times 

Add Parmesan to top

Cover with foil

Air fry 20 minutes 

Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes 

Serve


BBQ Dust Chicken Thighs Oven Steamed






























Psalm 124:8


    [8] Our help is in the name of the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.




BBQ Dust

1/2 c brown sugar

2 T paprika

1 T smoked paprika 

1/2 T coarse black pepper 

1 T coarse kosher salt

1 T garlic granules 

1 T onion powder 

1 t mustard powder

1/2 t cayenne pepper 


Lightly cover both sides of boneless skinless thighs


6 seasoned boneless skinless chicken thighs 

3 c water

Dutch oven

Ramekin 

Small plate


Add water to Dutch oven 

Place ramekin in middle, add plate to top

Stack seasoned thighs on plate

Add lid

Bring to light boil

Put in a preheated 350 oven for 55 minutes or until stack of thighs reaches 165 degrees 

To serve slice, chop or pull chicken 


Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Greek Chicken Stir Fry for Two

































John 7:37-38


[37] On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. [38] Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”



Prep 

1 c Rotisserie chicken breast, chopped

1 small onion, sliced 

1 c chopped broccoli florets (can sub Zucchini) 

3 t olive oil, divided

Set aside


Sauce

1/2 of a lemon juiced

1 t dried oregano 

3/4 t Dijon

3/4 t salt

3/4 t pepper

1/2 c salsa ( can sub cherry tomatoes)

1/4 c full fat cottage cheese ( can sub feta)

Make sauce and set aside


Add ins

1/2 c hominy, can sub Garbanzo beans)

3 T juice from hominy or beans

1/4 c Castelvetrano olives 

1/8 C capers

1 t fresh chopped dill


In a large skillet over medium heat, add 

1 t oil and stir fry onions, broccoli and chicken until onions are tender, add more oil if necessary 

Add sauce and stir fry for 3 minutes

Add the add ins

Stir fry another 2-3 minutes 

Remove from heat and add fresh dill

Serve