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, March 23, 2026

Pineapple Toasted Coconut Bundt Poke Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 69:34


    [34] Let heaven and earth praise him,

        the seas and everything that moves in them.



Ingredients

1 c unsalted butter

2 c granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 t coconut extract

1 t vanilla extract

3 c aerated all-purpose flour

1 t  baking powder

1/2  t salt

1 c crushed and drained pineapple

1 c coconut milk (unsweetened) or pineapple juice

1 c sour cream

1 c toasted sweetened grated coconut


1 can sweetened condensed milk

Pour in holes of warm cake


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a bundt pan generously.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. 

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

Stir in the coconut and vanilla extracts.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.

In a third bowl, combine sour cream, coconut milk, and drained pineapple.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the pineapple mixture.

Fold in the shredded coconut gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the surface.

Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before un-molding.

Using a wooden spoon, poke holes in warm cake.

Pour condensed milk over cake.


Sunday, March 22, 2026

Hatch Chile Ground Chicken Cheese Dip Over BBQ Fritos

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!



2-3 ground seasoned chicken patties or (1-1-/2 c ground chicken seasoned) 

I used frozen patties I keep made up for burgers

1 t olive oil

Brown and chop up

Place in plate 


1/4 c chopped button mushrooms 

2 large green onions, chopped 

1 t olive oil

Using same skillet chicken was cooked in

Add oil and veggies

Sauté 


Add 

1/4 c half and half 

1 c milk

1 tiny can chopped hatch chilies

1/2 c water

Sauté until slightly reduced

Add cooked ground chicken 

Season with salt, pepper and toasted cumin

Add 

1/2 c Velveeta, chopped 

1/4 c pepper Jack cheese, shredded

1/4 mozzarella, shredded

Stir until cheese is melted 

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro 



Quick Easy Fish Nachos


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 69:3


    [3] I am weary with my crying out;

        my throat is parched.

    My eyes grow dim

        with waiting for my God.



Frozen Tilapia Filets cut into strips, thawed (Aldi) season

Cornmeal dust to roll fish in 

Lemon slices

Seasoning of your choice (I used Cajun, salt and pepper) 

Avocado creama

Pico de gallo

Tortilla chips

 

Dust 

Grind cornmeal in grinder to make a dust

 

Avocado creama

Mayo

Sour cream

Salt, pepper, and toasted cumin

Mash together


Pico de gallo

Diced Ripe tomatoes 

Diced Onion

Diced Jalapeño 

Salt, pepper and toasted cumin

Mix

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread Dough

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 68:19


    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah



Make dough in bread maker, easy 

Bake in oven, easy


2/3 c milk

2 large eggs

1 T vanilla extract 

3 T butter chopped 

1/4 c sugar

1-1/2 t salt

1/2 t cinnamon 

3 c aerated bread flour

2-1/4 t instant yeast

Into bread machine in this order

Set to dough cycle

Dough Cycle is 1hr 30 minutes 

Check a couple of times to make sure a ball is forming and pulling away from sides


Set aside 

2/3 c light raisins


Set aside for filling

1/3 c powdered sugar

2 t cinnamon 

1/8 t ground cloves 

Mix


Set aside for glaze of the loaf before baking

1 egg 

1 T water

Whisk

Brush bread top


After dough cycle is complete

Place on lightly floured parchment 

Pull dough over and pinch bottom to form ball

Cover and rest 10 minutes 

Flatten out dough and kneed in the raisins 

Shoot for a 10x14 size rectangle 

Lightly mist flattened dough with water

Add filling leaving a 1/2 inch border 

Tightly roll beginning with short ends, like making cinnamon rolls

Pinch edges and ends tightly together

Give a gentle roll to set seam

Place seam side down in a greased 9x5 inch loaf 

Let rise, covered 45-90 minutes until doubled in size

Brush with glaze wash


Bake preheated 375 degree oven middle rack 35-45 min until instant read thermometer reads 190 degrees 

Cool 10 minutes in pan

Move to rack and cool 20 minutes 

Slice and butter to serve



Monday, March 16, 2026

Quick Easy Nacho Cheese Sauce

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.



2 T butter

2 T flour

Melt butter, add flour 

Whisk until bubbly 


Add 

1 c milk

1/4 t salt 

1/4 t chili powder

1/4 t sugar

Cook until thickened 


Add

2 oz each grated Hoop, Gouda and Pepper Jack


Turn off heat and whisk until cheese melts

Drizzle over BBQ pork nachos


Base

Tortilla chips 


Toppings for nachos 

Sliced Onions

Diced Pickled Jalapeño 

Chopped Tomato 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Old Time Party Rye Bread Pizzas

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philippians 4:7


[7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.



1/2 lb ground chicken 

1/2 c Onions, chopped

1/2 t bacon grease

1/2 t Oregano 

1/4 t dry mustard 

1/4 t white pepper 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t garlic granules 

3 T flour

1 c milk

1-1/2 c Hoop cheese

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro 


Cut bread slices thin 

Sauté Onions in 1/2 t bacon grease

Add seasonings

Add ground chicken 

Sauté until chicken is done

Add flour into mixture 

Stir to combine 

Add milk then cheese

Meat sauce is ready to spoon on bread rounds

Use large pan covered with foil

Heat air fryer on 450 for 1 minute

Have Pizzas ready to cook 

Air fry 10 minutes 

Enjoy




 

3 Grain French Bread Dough Made in Bread Machine

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 John 14:27


[27] Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.




Add In Order for bread machine

1-1/3 c 95 degree warm water


2 c aerated bread flour

1-1/4 c aerated whole wheat

1/4 c dark rye 

Measure into a bowl and mix these then add to bread machine 


1 t salt

2 t instant yeast



2 T olive oil for loaf brushing after it's shaped and ready to rise


Select dough cycle takes 1-1/2 hr

After cycle remove to lightly floured parchment 

Cut dough into 2 equal pieces with bench scrapper 

Flatten to rectangle shape 

Tightly roll like cinnamon rolls, pinching ends and seam

Give a light roll

Transfer to non stick sprayed parchment lined sheet pan 

Brush with oil

Cover to rise 45 minutes 

Turn oven on 450 degrees to get kitchen warm while bread rises

After rise slit top of loaves every 3 inches with sharp knife 

Bake 8 minutes middle rack and rotate pan and bake another 6-7 minutes 

Remove to rack to cool 15 minutes before cutting 

I used this bread cut very thin to make pizzas 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Upside Down German Chocolate Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 53:1


To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David.


    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity;

        there is none who does good.



1 c sweet coconut flakes, toasted

1 c pecans, toasted

1 boxed German Chocolate cake mix prepared according to box instructions 

4 c powdered sugar

8 oz spreadable cream cheese

1 stick melted butter 


13x9 sprayed with non stick and lightly floured 

Bake 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean


Lay pecans and coconut in bottom of pan

Using hand mixer, prepare cake according to box directions 

Pour over nut mixture 


Add butter and cream cheese to bowl

Using hand mixer whip till smooth and creamy 

Add powdered sugar 1 c at a time mixing each time until you have a very thick mix

Spoon over cake batter but do not mix in 

Bake and completely cool before cutting 

Flip each piece over to serve


Honey Molasses Soft Scones Made with Rye and AP Flour

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 53:3-5


    [3] 

    He was despised and rejected by men,

        a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;

    and as one from whom men hide their faces

        he was despised, and we esteemed him not.


    [4] 

    Surely he has borne our griefs

        and carried our sorrows;

    yet we esteemed him stricken,

        smitten by God, and afflicted. 

    [5] 

    But he was pierced for our transgressions;

        he was crushed for our iniquities;

    upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

        and with his wounds we are healed.



1-1/2 c AP flour, aerated 

1 c Dark Rye, aerated

1 T baking powder 

1/2 t salt

Whisk together 

Grate in

3 oz (6 T) cold butter, grated


1 egg 

3/4 c buttermilk

1/8 c honey

1/2 t Molasses  

Whisk together 

Add to dry ingredients 

Mix just to incorporate 

Pour scraggly dough onto floured parchment sheet

Work dough to bring together 

Mash out 1/2 inch thick

Fold each side in to middle

Flip over mash out again to 1/2 inch thick, fold repeat, do this 3 times

Cut our your desired size scone

I used a 1-1/2 inch biscuit cutter

Brush top with milk


Preheat oven to 375 degrees 

Line sheet pan with parchment 

Place Scones an inch apart


Bake 15-20 minutes until bottom sounds hollow when tapped 

Butter tops and insides

Serve with jam



Friday, March 6, 2026

Ground Chicken Stir Fry

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 49:7-8


    [7] Truly no man can ransom another,

        or give to God the price of his life, 

    [8] for the ransom of their life is costly

        and can never suffice,



1 lb ground Chicken 

Season chicken with the ingredients below

1 T Shaoxing wine

1 t toasted sesame oil

1/4 t salt

1/4 t white pepper 

Set aside for 10 minutes 


Mix 1/3 c cornstarch with 2 T AP flour

Mix seasoned chicken in this mixture 

Make small nugget looking pieces

Fry in large non stick skillet and add 

4 T oil on medium high heat and fry until crispy on both sides

Do not crowd skillet 

Fry in batches if necessary 

Remove to plate


Prepare sauce

1/3 c chicken stock

1 T rice vinegar

3 T Brown sugar

1 t Light Soy sauce

1 Dark Soy sauce 

Whisk and set aside


3 c steamed broccoli 

1/2 of onion sliced thin

1 T roasted garlic 

1/2 t red pepper flakes 

Add these ingredients to skillet chicken was cooked in 

There will be enough oil to sauté veggies

Sauté until onions are tender add sauce

Add chicken and turn to coat with sauce

Stir fry just until sauce thickens 

Serve over sticky rice