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, April 13, 2026

Quick Marinated Tomatoes

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 42:2


    [2] My soul thirsts for God,

        for the living God.

    When shall I come and appear before God?



2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thin

3 Campari tomatoes, sliced thin

1/2 of a small sweet onion, sliced thin 


Dressing

2 T roasted garlic, mashed

1/2 t each dill, basil, parsley, cilantro

1/4 c olive oil

2 T balsamic vinegar

1 T honey

Kosher salt and coarse black pepper to taste


Slice the tomatoes thin 

Salt and pepper tomatoes 

Combine all ingredients to make dressing 

Cover tomatoes with dressing 

Let sit 15 minutes 

Enjoy

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Old Time Coconut Cream Pie

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 84:2


    [2] My soul longs, yes, faints

        for the courts of the LORD;

    my heart and flesh sing for joy

        to the living God.



Deep Dish Pie Crust, Baked and Cooled


Filling

2 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1½ c coconut milk 

1½ c half and half or whole milk 

1 c granulated sugar 

5 T cornstarch 

¼ t salt

¼ c butter, cubed

1⅓ c sweetened shredded toasted coconut


Topping

8 oz Cool Whip

Toasted coconut 


Freeze filled Crust for 3 hours

Frost with cool whip

Sprinkle with toasted coconut 

Meal Prep Microwave Breakfast Bowl

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 97:9


    [9] For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth;

        you are exalted far above all gods.



8 oz glass bowl or jar with lid

I used canning jar but I think bowl would be easier 


Fill containers in this order of ingredients 


1/4 c Hash browns from fresh section in grocery store 

1 T onions

1 T peppers

1/4 c Cheese of your choice 

1/4 Meat of your choice (must be precooked) ex. Chopped ham, bacon bits, frozen chicken sausages, thawed etc.

1 t Mayo( will not be able to taste it) 

Top with lid and refrigerate 

Make enough for 5 days


To cook

Remove lid

Just add 1 large egg

Stir all the way through 

Place on cozy or paper plate

Cover with microwave lid

Cook 1 minute 

Remove and stir

Cook additional 20-30 seconds

Dump on paper plate 

You can eat on a small burrito 

It makes 2 

Season 

Old Time Radish Salad

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 83:17-18


    [17] Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever;

        let them perish in disgrace, 

    [18] that they may know that you alone,

        whose name is the LORD,

        are the Most High over all the earth.



So crunchy and delicious!


6 large radishes, washed cut in half and sliced thin

1 small English cucumber, sliced thin  

1 small sweet onion, sliced thin  

2 small sweet red peppers, sliced thin


I mixed ranch and Italian for the dressing

Salted with seasoning salt, Mrs Dash table and Cajun seasoning 

Original recipe calls for Mayo instead of the one I made

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Chuck Roast Beef Ragu Lasagna

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 79:9


    [9] Help us, O God of our salvation,

        for the glory of your name;

    deliver us, and atone for our sins,

        for your name’s sake!


 

 

4 oz diced pancetta

2 lb boneless chuck roast cut in 2 inch chunks( Italian seasoning to coat beef chunks)

Refrigerate for 3 hours or more hours


2 T olive oil 

1 large sweet onion, chopped 

1 Fennel bulb, diced 

2 T roasted mashed garlic

1 c dry red wine ( I always used a Cotes du Rhone French wine)

1 bottle of tomato purée ( I used Cento Passata)

2 T sugar

Salt and pepper to taste sate 

Crushed red pepper to taste


Béchamel sauce:

½ c butter

½ c AP flour

4 c whole milk

½ t kosher salt

½ t white pepper

¼ t nutmeg


Cottage cheese filling

16 ounces cottage cheese (whole milk)

2 eggs

2 T parsley 

2 T basil 

1 oz Parm, freshly grated 

½ c grated mozzarella

Salt and pepper


9 sheets oven ready lasagna pasta


Finishing cheeses

1½ c grated mozzarella

1 c grated Parmesan 


Cook the pancetta

Preheat oven to 350ºF

Place the diced pancetta in a Dutch Oven

Add olive oil

Turn the heat to medium

Stir occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes until the fat renders and the pancetta browns. Remove the pancetta from the pot and transfer to a large bowl


Brown the beef

Place the beef in the pancetta fat, add oil and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side until well browned on all sides

Transfer them to the bowl of pancetta


Add the diced onion and fennel to oil

Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper

Pour in 1 cup of red wine 

Simmer the ragù

Add the tomato purée 

Stir in all of the meat

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, sugar, and crushed red pepper

Bring to a light boil

Once boiling, cover the pot and turn off the heat.

Cover with a parchment round and lid

Transfer to the preheated oven for 3-4 hours or until the beef can be shredded easily with a fork


Remove the pot from the oven

Taste the ragù and season if necessary 

Remove beef to plate

Shred beef

Add back to pot

Refrigerate the ragù, remove the solid fat layer

Turn the heat to medium-low and allow the ragù to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes

Prepare the cottage cheese

Combine all of the ingredients for the cottage cheese mixture in a bowl

Use a whisk beat until smooth and creamy

Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Prepare the béchamel:

Melt ½ cup of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat

Add flour and stir into the butter for 1 to 2 minutes

Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes over medium-low heat, whisking regularly, until the béchamel is smooth and thickened

Season with ½ t kosher salt, ½ t white pepper, and ¼ t nutmeg


To assemble 

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Use 9×13 foil baking pan

Add 1/3 of the meat sauce to bottom

Add 3 Pasta sheets

Add 1/3 c of the béchamel and spread 

Place 3 lasagna sheets over the béchamel

Add 1/3 beef ragu

Spoon half of the ricotta mixture on top of the lasagna 

Place 3 more lasagna sheets on top of the béchamel

Add rest of ragu

Add 1/3 of bechamel 

Add finishing cheeses


Bake the lasagna:

Cover the lasagna with foil

Transfer to the oven for 45 minutes

Remove from the oven and remove the foil

Sprinkle 1½ cups of grated mozzarella cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes

After 15 minutes, broil the lasagna for 3 to 4 minutes to brown the cheese further, if desired


To serve

Allow the lasagna to cool for 15 minutes 

Friday, April 3, 2026

Celery Waldorf Parmesan Salad


 

 



 

 

  Psalm 72:11


    [11] May all kings fall down before him,

        all nations serve him!



Veggie Fruit mixture 

1 bunch celery, reserve leaves, cut stalks chunky

1 English cucumber, sliced thin 

1 Shallot, thin sliced  

12 pitted Dates, chopped

1 large Apple, chopped last 

1/4 c chopped Parmesan 

Wash veggies 

Chop veggies and cheese

Toast nuts

Toss together



Dressing

1-1/2 c shredded Parmesan 

1/4 c olive oil

1 t Dijon 

1/4 c Mayo

1/4 c Lemon juice

1 T Honey

1 T roasted Garlic 

Black pepper to taste

Mix

Add dressing to veggie fruit mixture 

Add 1/2 c walnuts

Dress with chopped celery leaves

Oh Goodness!! Delicious!

Ground Chicken Bacon Cheeseburger Hash Brown Pie

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel 12:3


[3] And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.



Potato Pie Crust

1 pkg fresh hash browns ( not frozen)

1 c shredded hoop cheese

1 t garlic granules 

1 t t salt

1/2 t pepper 

1/2 t onion powder 

Mix and mash into a non stick sprayed deep dish pie plate

Mash using a metal measuring cup

Air fry 325 degrees for 13-15 minutes 

Remove and mash again using the measuring cup

Make the sides as tall as possible 

Set aside to prepare filling


Chicken Bacon Cheeseburger filling

1 lb ground chicken ( mash with potato masher)

1 small Onion, chopped

1 t sugar to caramelize onions 

1 t bacon grease or olive oil

2 t Burger or steak seasoning 

2 T Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c panko

1/2 c ketchup

1 T yellow mustard

1/4 c bacon bites ( microwave to crisp)

2 beaten eggs 

Dill pickle slices to cover top

2 c grated hoop cheese (1c for top and 1c for filling) 


Brown chicken in non stick skillet add burger seasoning and Worcestershire sauce

Remove to large bowl

Add onions and grease to skillet 

Caramelize onions 

Add to bowl

Add ketchup mustard panko beaten eggs 1 c cheese and bacon

Mix and put into potato pie crust

Evenly distribute 

Cover top with dill pickle slices

Then cheese

Air fry 325 degree for 25-30 minutes 



Thursday, April 2, 2026

Chicken Cordon Bleu Quesadillas for Two

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 73:26


    [26] My flesh and my heart may fail,

        but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.



6 Fajita size flour tortillas

3 slices deli Tavern ham

6 BBQ chicken deli slices ( I used Sweet B BBQ chicken)

9 slices Provolone cheese

1/2 c shredded mozzarella 


Clarified butter for pan toasting


1 T panko

1 T butter

Melt butter and panko in microwave, covered for 30 seconds, stir then another 30 seconds to toast 

Set aside


PARMESAN SAUCE

1 T butter

1 T flour 

1/2 c milk

Melt butter, add flour stir and add milk

Add the below ingredients 

1/2 t chicken base 

1/2 t nutmeg

1/2 t Cholula 

1/4 c grated Parmesan 

Simmer until thickened 

Set aside


Using a non stick skillet, grease bottom with clarified butter 

Add a bottom tortilla 

Add 1-1/2 slice of provolone 

Then ham slice

Few toasted panko crumbs

1-1/2 pieces of provolone 

BBQ chicken slices 

2 t Parmesan sauce 

Mozzarella 

Top tortilla

Flip and toast both sides

Add to cutting board 

Cut with pizza cutter 

Repeat exactly until you have 3 complete Quesadillas 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Southern Hush Puppies with Spicy Dill Pickle Dipping Sauce

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Corinthians 2:9-10


[9] But, as it is written, 


    “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,

        nor the heart of man imagined,

    what God has prepared for those who love him”—


    [10] these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.



1-1/2 c Cornmeal

1/2 AP flour

1-1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1-1/2 t salt

1/2 t Sugar

1/2 onion powder

Whisk dry

Add

1 beaten egg 

1 c Buttermilk

1 small diced Onion 

Whisk

Let sit 20 minutes before deep frying

350 degree oil

Use cookie scoop

1 minute each side


Spicy Dill Pickle Dipping sauce

1 c Mayo

1 T yellow mustard 

1 T hot sauce

1 T fresh lemon juice

Whisk until smooth 

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

1 t sugar

1 t onion powder 

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

Whisk

1/4 c diced spicy dill pickle 

Whisk

Refrigerate 



Monday, March 30, 2026

Cowboy Beans

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:22-24


[22] For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, [23] but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, [24] but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.



1 can Multi selection of beans( I pressure can these to keep in pantry, kidney, black, pinto, navy)

1/2 c Ketchup 

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 t fresh Lemon juice

1/4 c Brown sugar 

2 T White Vinegar 

2 T Molasses 

1 T Hot sauce(Cholula)

1/2 c Onions

1/2 c diced red bell pepper 

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 T Cajun seasoning 

1 c diced BBQ pork 

1 c Fried chopped smoked sausage

Simmer for 45 minutes