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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Monday, February 9, 2026

Ground Smoked Sausage Cholula Lager Cheese Dip

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 31:14


    [14] But I trust in you, O LORD;

        I say, “You are my God.”



3 T heavy cream 

1/4 c milk

1/4 c beer(I used Holland Lager from Aldi) you can add more if you love the hops taste

2 c Velveeta, chunked

1/4 c mozzarella 

1/8 c Havarti 

1/8 c medium cheddar

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese

1/4 c thick mild salsa

3 shakes Cholula or more

1 t sugar

Add to small crock pot

Stir occasionally until melted 

Add meat/veggie mixture 

 

1/2 lb ground smoked sausage, pinch small chunks off 

1/4 c red bell pepper, chopped 

1/4 c onion, chopped 

2 green onions, chopped 

Stir fry veggies in 1/2 t bacon grease 

when tender add sausage pinches

Cook until sausage is done (5 minutes)

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Bread Machine Parmesan Rosemary Bread

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 30:8


    [8] To you, O LORD, I cry,

        and to the Lord I plead for mercy:


 

 

2 lb loaf

Light crust

Basic or white setting

Cook time may vary according to machine but around 3 hours


Load the below ingredients in this order


1-1/2 c warm milk(90-95 degree)

4 T olive oil

4 c aerated bread flour

3-6 t sugar (according to taste)

1 T onion powder 

1 T dried rosemary 

1/2 t garlic granules 

2 T Parmesan 

1-1/2 t salt

1-1/2 t quick yeast


Taco Bites

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 30:5


    [5] For his anger is but for a moment,

        and his favor is for a lifetime.

    Weeping may tarry for the night,

        but joy comes with the morning.


 

1/4 sheet pan covered in foil and sprayed 

350 degree Air Fryer 6-8 minutes just till chips are fold-able


Bite size tortillas chips

1/2 c Refried beans(heated) 

Grated Cheese, your choice 



Toppings

Salsa

Sour cream

Diced Green onions

Diced Peppers



Saturday, February 7, 2026

Addictive Spicy Green Goddess Oyster Crackers

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 29:4


    [4] The voice of the LORD is powerful;

        the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.



2 packages oyster crackers from Aldi ($1.29 each)

1/2 c canola oil

2 T red pepper flakes 

2 T Green Goddess seasoning (Trader Joe's)

2 T grated Parmesan 

Large Zip Loc bag


Place crackers in bag

Pour oil over crackers 

Add seasonings

Zip bag and roll crackers around both directions to distribute seasonings and oil

In increments of 15 minutes flip bag around in both directions 

2 hours should be sufficient 

Friday, February 6, 2026

Bread Machine Dough for Hamburger Buns

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Timothy 2:8


[8] I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;



These was delicious!


1 c warm water

2 eggs

1/3 c plus 2 T canola oil

1/4 c sugar

1 t salt

4 c aerated bread flour

1-1/2 t quick yeast


Sesame seeds


Before baking egg wash

1 beaten egg 

1 T water


Add ingredients to bread machine in the above order

Select dough option

Mine takes 1-1/2 hr

Remove to a lightly floured piece of parchment 

Divide dough into 3 equal pieces then divide those into pieces into 6 equal pieces for 18 buns

Turn each piece into a ball by pinching and pulling under

Set ball on a greased piece of parchment 

Flatten ball 

Let rise 30 minutes until they double in size

After rise, brush with egg wash 

Sprinkle with sesame seeds

Bake preheated 350 degree oven until buns lightly brown

It took mine 15 minutes to bake with 5 minutes under broiler 

Cool before cutting 


Ground Chicken and Pepperoni Cheese Burger Fried in Beef Tallow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 28:2


    [2] Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy,

        when I cry to you for help,

    when I lift up my hands

        toward your most holy sanctuary.



1 lb ground chicken 

1/4 c diced pepperoni 

1/4 c Italian cheese blend 

1 Diced Shallot 

1/2 t Fire Roasted garlic steak seasoning 

Heavy cream 


1 t Beef tallow for frying burger


Cheese of your choice


Mix ingredients except the tallow

Form into 6 burgers

Season top of burger again

Fry in tallow

Top with your favorite toppings 

Onions

Tomato 

Pickle


Sauce

2 t Sweet chili Thai sauce

2 t Mayo 

1 t Yellow mustard 

1 t BBQ sauce

Mix

This is also a good fry or tot dip



Stove Top Creamy Potatoes and Leeks

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acts 17:26-28


[26] And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, [27] that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, [28] for 


    “‘In him we live and move and have our being’;


    as even some of your own poets have said, 


    “‘For we are indeed his offspring.’


 

Thanks ATK!!


Ingredient list

4 c Leeks, chopped into 3/4 inch links and cleaned

3 c Yukon Gold potatoes cut 1/4 inch chunks

Salt 

Pepper

Panko

Gruyere cheese

Chicken stock 

Heavy cream 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Fresh chopped thyme


1/2 c panko toasted in 2 T butter with 1/2 t salt

Set aside


2 T butter heated in skillet 

Add Leeks 

1/4 t salt

Cook with lid on 6 minutes 

Stir once

Add 

1-1/2 lb Yukon cut into 1/4 inch chunks

Stir

Add 1-1/2 c chicken stock

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 t salt

Stir

Bring to vigorous boil

Place lid on

Cover, cook 25 minutes until fork tender

Add 3/4 c heavy cream

1/2 t pepper

Cook additional 4-6 minutes 

There will be a thickened sauce 

Add 2 oz grated Gruyere cheese

Add toasted panko

Add chopped fresh thyme 

Serve





Monday, February 2, 2026

Slightly Spicy Delicious Vegetable Soup

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 25:4-5


    [4] Make me to know your ways, O LORD;

        teach me your paths. 

    [5] Lead me in your truth and teach me,

        for you are the God of my salvation;

        for you I wait all the day long.



Large Dutch Oven


1 T Bacon grease

1 Leek, sliced

1/4 c Celery

1 T roasted Garlic 

1 carrot, sliced thin

1 c Red cabbage, sliced thin

2 c Green cabbage, sliced thin

Stir fry the above ingredients in the oil until tender

De-glaze pan

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

Add

2 Yukon Gold potatoes (microwaved)

1 T each Beef and Chicken base seasoning 

2 large tomato (fire roasted, peeled and chopped 

3 Campari tomato (fire roasted, peeled and chopped 

1/2 c frozen green peas 

1-2 t sugar

1/4 c ketchup 

2 T sweet chili Thai sauce

1/2 t Cholula 

1/2 t horseradish 

1 t Italian seasoning 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Serve with sour cream Cornbread Muffins *

 

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2026/02/sour-cream-cornbread-muffins.html

 

Sour Cream Cornbread Muffins

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 143:8


    [8] Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,

        for in you I trust.

    Make me know the way I should go,

        for to you I lift up my soul.



Preheat oven 350 degrees

Use lower middle rack

Put oil in bottom of each one of the 12 count muffin pan

Add to oven while it heats


Mix

1-1/2 c self rising cornmeal 

1 c full fat sour cream

1 T Honey 

2 eggs

2/3 c canola oil

Using a 1/3 c measure, add to each muffin opening 

Bake 30 minutes 

Crispy deliciousness !!

I made vegetable soup and it was so good with these Cornbread muffins



Sunday, February 1, 2026

A&P Grocery Store Spanish Bar Cake


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 24:1


A Psalm of David.


    [1] The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof,

        the world and those who dwell therein,



3/4 c black raisins 

1/2 c Milk

1 t Bourbon 

Heat, stir and soak


1 c toasted walnuts, chopped

Set aside


Sift dry ingredients 

1 c bread flour

1 c cake flour

1 c white sugar

1/2 c dark brown sugar 

2 T cornstarch 

1/4 t Salt

1 t baking soda 

1/2 t baking powder

2 t Cinnamon 

1 t nutmeg

1/2 t Allspice

1/2 t Ginger

1/2 t cloves

Sift twice


Wet ingredients 

3 Eggs room temp, beat then add rest of ingredients 

3/4 c Canola Oil

3 T Molasses 

2 t Vanilla 

3 t Almond extract 

Beat 2 minutes 


Make a well in middle of dry ingredients 

Using a spatula fold in ingredients 

Add milk mixture/raisins, egg mixture and nuts

Rest 5 minutes 

Split equally between pans

Bake preheated oven 

325 degrees 30-35 minutes 

Bread (8-1/2 x 4-1/2) pans, greased and lined with parchment 

Cool on wire rack

Frost


Frosting

2-1/4 c Confectioners sugar

1/3 c Crisco

1 t Vanilla extract

1/16 t Almond extract

2-3 T heavy cream

Beat till thickened 

Wine Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Onions

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Psalm 38:22


    [22] Make haste to help me,

        O Lord, my salvation!



7-8 chicken thighs, bone in skin on ( salt and pepper according to your taste) I used Boneless skinless cause that's what I had

1 t bacon grease

1 c chopped Onion

1 c sliced fennel bulb

2 t roasted garlic 

1/4 Sauvignon Blanc

1/2 c olives(Castelvetranos)

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

4 thin strips of lemon peel

1-2 t sugar

1 bay leaf

1 t dried thyme

1 c Chicken stock


Sear chicken on medium heat in bacon grease 6 minutes without flipping 

Flip then 1 minute

Remove to plate

Add onions and fennel, sauté on medium low heat until tender

Add herbs, sugar, olives, pepper flakes, lemon peels, sauté 1 minute

Add wine sauté 1 minutes

 Add stock sauté 3 minutes 

Place in preheated 375 oven for 15 minutes uncovered till chicken reaches 175 degree

Put under broiler for 5-10 minutes to brown



Sunday, January 25, 2026

Toasted Walnut and Milk Chocolate Cookie Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 25:4-5


    [4] Make me to know your ways, O LORD;

        teach me your paths. 

    [5] Lead me in your truth and teach me,

        for you are the God of my salvation;

        for you I wait all the day long.



9 inch spring form pan

Bottom covered with parchment round

Sprayed with non stick 


350 degree preheated oven

25-30 minutes 

Edges will be firm but middle will slightly soft

Let cool completely before removing and cutting 


3/4 c softened butter

1/4 c white sugar 

3/4 c packed brown sugar 

1 egg plus 1 yolk

1/4 c sour dough discard

2 t vanilla 

Cream sugars and butter in mixer 3-5 minutes until fluffy

Beat whole egg in

Beat yolk in 

Add vanilla 

Add flour mixture 1/4 at a time

Beat just till mixed

Spoon in nuts and chocolate chips 

Stir

Spoon in pan

Use offset spatula to smooth out

Bake


Flour mixture 

2 c aerated AP flour

1 T cornstarch 

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

Mix and set aside


Add ins

1 c milk chocolate chips

1 c toasted walnuts