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, June 8, 2026

Bread Machine Dough Oven Baked Steakhouse Brown Rolls

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Corinthians 8:6


[6] yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.



These were absolutely amazing!!

So soft and tender!

Do not skip the sour honey butter!!



7/8 c plus 1 T water (212 g) 

1/4 c orange juice 

1/4 c Honey 

1-1/4 t kosher salt

2 T Dutch process cocoa

3 T butter, chopped 

1-2/3 c whole wheat flour (200 g)

1-2/3 c bread flour (200 g)

2 t instant yeast


Add to bread machine in the above order

Select dough cycle

After cycle, dump onto parchment 

Dusted with tiny amount of flour

Divide into 4 equal pieces

Divide again into 8 then divide again for 16 rolls

Shape into balls by pinching bottoms and working with fingers

Place a a parchment lined sheet pan

Cover and rise 30 minutes 

Bake 350 degree preheated oven for 15 minutes 

Done internal temp 190-195 degrees

Must cool 10 minutes before cutting to prevent gumminess 

Serve with honey butter


Sour Honey Butter

4 T butter, softened 

1 T Honey

1 t spreadable cream cheese 

Splash of heavy cream 

Whip with fork

Korean BBQ Chicken with Slaw

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ephesians 4:4-6


[4] There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—[5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism, [6] one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.



2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken, thighs or breast


2 hr marinade

1/4 c dark Soy

1/4 c light Soy

3 T brown sugar 

1 T Honey

2 T garlic chili paste

1 T seasoned rice vinegar

1 T toasted sesame oil 

2 T roasted mashed garlic

1 T pickled Ginger, mashed

1 T toasted sesame seeds

3 green onions cut in half

Grill in hot skillet until internal temp is 165

Rest 10 minutes on plate

Slice and serve


Slaw

1 c red cabbage, shredded 

2 c green cabbage, shredded 

1 grated carrot

1 diced sweet onion


Dressing for Slaw

2 T Mayo

1 T rice vinegar 

1 T sugar

Salt and pepper to taste


Saturday, June 6, 2026

Italian Style Beef Shank Osso Buco

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:25-28


    [25] My soul clings to the dust;

        give me life according to your word! 

    [26] When I told of my ways, you answered me;

        teach me your statutes! 

    [27] Make me understand the way of your precepts,

        and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 

    [28] My soul melts away for sorrow;

        strengthen me according to your word!



Preheat oven 345 degrees 

After searing

Cook in Large Dutch oven for 1 hr


2 T olive oil

3 beef shank (Costco carries these most of the time, $5 something a pound)

Trim some of the fat off

1 t Trader Joe's Aglio Olio seasoning on both sides of beef shanks 

Sear in oil

Remove

Add the following ingredients 

1/2 c Cotes-Du-Rhône Red Wine

1 c beef stock 

De-glaze pan then add

1 diced Shallots

1/8 c chopped Celery 

1 T roasted Garlic

2 T tomato paste concentrate 


Sauté 5 minutes 

Add beef shanks back 

Cover with a lid and a parchment round

Cook 1 hr 

Remove 

Add veggies 

Cook additional 1 hour


Veggies

6 small  Carrots, chopped 

6 small Potatoes, chopped 

1 Onion, chopped 

Lightly salt and pepper veggies

Place on top of shanks

Serve with crusty bread and collards


Do not skip this!! 

Wow! The pop of that lemon is amazing!


Gremolata 

zest of one lemon

1/2 t lemon juice

1/4 c finely minced parsley or cilantro 

4 t roasted garlic, mashed 

Salt and pepper 

1 t Olive oil 

 

Thursday, June 4, 2026

English Muffin Bread

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:37


    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.



Dough made in bread machine and baked in oven!! 

Thank you Jo Ann for sharing!

Don't freak, during the bread cycle, this dough is very sticky and loose.

It will get more structure towards the end of cycle during the final rise.


3/4 c warm milk

2 eggs, room temp and lightly beaten

1 t kosher salt

2 T brown sugar

2 T softened butter

2 1/2 c AP flour

1 1/4 instant yeast

cornmeal for dusting top of loaves 


Add ingredients in the order to your bread machine

Select Dough Cycle

Afterwards, cut in half, roll into 2 balls

Spray plastic wrap with non stick

Cover with plastic and towel and let rise 15 minutes

Butter 2 loaf pans

Shape the loaves by pressing into rectangular 

Rectangle should be as long as bread pan 

Roll like cinnamon rolls 

Pinch seams and tuck in ends

Sprinkle cornmeal in a plate

Wet hand and rub top of loaves

Roll top of each loaf in cornmeal 

Place seam side down and cornmeal dusted side up and scooted to one side

Let loaves rise covered in warm place for 1 hr

I used oven with light on 

Remove loaves before preheating oven to 350 degrees

Bake 30 minutes

Rest in pan 15 minutes 

Rest on rack 1 hour

 

Mama's Southern Soulful Collard Greens

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:11


    [11] I have stored up your word in my heart,

        that I might not sin against you.



Water just even with the greens after putting in large pot

2 lb collards, washed, stemmed and cut in strips

1 Onion, chopped 

1 c Ham pieces

2 t Chicken base seasoning 

2 T brown sugar 

1 T Bacon grease

2 t Season salt

2 T Worcestershire sauce

2 T Apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t Red pepper flakes 

1 T Roasted garlic

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

1-2 t additional white sugar if still bitter

Boil until tender 


 

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Keto Cheese Wrap Breakfast Sandwich

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 37:31


    [31] The law of his God is in his heart;

        his steps do not slip.



1/4 c skim milk mozzarella shredded cheese, spread on parchment to a make a round flat 

1 T Parmesan sprinkled on top of mozzarella 

Air fry 350 degree for 8-9 minutes until browned around edges 

Cool 

Drain on paper towels 

Fill with toppings 


Topping

Crisp Turkey bacon pieces 

Fried hard egg



Saturday, May 30, 2026

Perry's Steakhouse Knock Off Chocolate Tower

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

keeping watch on the evil and the good.



Crispy Crunchy Crust

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped 

1 c Trader Joe's cookie butter 

2 c Frosted Flakes

Melt chocolate and cookie butter in microwave for 30 seconds increments until you can stir it smooth 

Add frosted flakes 

Mash into a parchment lined 13x9 pan

Freeze for 30 minutes 


Chocolate ganache 

6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, chopped 

2 oz dark chocolate chips, chopped 

8 oz heavy cream

1/4 c (2 oz) Butter, chopped into bits

Heat cream in microwave just till hot

Stir in both chocolates

Let Chocolate melt in hot cream for 2 minutes 

Whisk until smooth 

Add butter

Whisk until shiny

Pour over Crust 

Top with crushed toasted macadamia nuts

Put in freezer for 1-1/2 hrs

Remove parchment sheet with the bars to a cutting board

Cut to serve 

You can stack if you like but not needed 

Must store in fridge

So good with coffee


Sourdough Discard French Baguettes Machine Made Dough Oven Baked

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 15:1


    [1] A soft answer turns away wrath,

        but a harsh word stirs up anger.



1-1/4 c sourdough discard 

1/2 c water

1 T olive oil

2 T sugar

3 c aerated bread flour 

1-1/2 t kosher sea salt 

2 t instant yeast


Add ingredients to Machine in this order

Select dough setting, 1-1/2 hr

May have to add a little more water to dough if is dry ( just a spoon full )

End of cycle punch down dough

Remove to lightly dusted parchment 

Flatten and stretch into rectangle 

Divide into 2 or 3 chunks and shape loaves

Roll into logs like cinnamon rolls 

Pinch seams and tuck ends

Place seam down

Oil top with olive oil

Cover and rest 30 minutes 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 

Cut 3 slits in each Baguette 

Bake 30 minutes until browned 

Check Temp should be 200 degrees 

Rest for 30 minutes before cutting

Serve with seasoned olive oil dip




Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Skillet Creamy Wine Sauce Green Goddess Chicken

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark 12:30-31


[30] And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ [31] The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”



An ej original recipe!


1 T Olive oil

1 Leeks, sliced and washed 

1 t roasted mashed Garlic

1/2 c Mushrooms, sliced 

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, pulled

1 T Green Goddess seasoning mix

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

1/2 c Water

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c Heavy cream 

1/4 c Sour cream 

2 T Parmesan cheese


Heat oil

Add veggies

Add Green Goddess seasoning and dry chicken base seasoning 

Sauté until veggies are tender

Add chicken 

Toss to season chicken 

Add wine and sauté 1 minute

Add cream and sauté 1 minute

Add water and sauté 2 minutes 

Add sour cream and cheese

Sauté until slightly thickened 

Serve over sticky rice



Sunday, May 24, 2026

Loaded Baked Potato Chive Casserole

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 116:17


    [17] I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving

        and call on the name of the LORD.



1/4 c bacon bits (crisp in microwave)

8 Yukon Gold potatoes (microwave until soft) cool enough to handle

1 T roasted mashed garlic 

1 c sour cream 

1 c whole milk

3 T heavy cream

1/8 c melted butter 

3 T Sauvignon Blanc 

3 T seasoned salt 

1/2 t onion powder 

3 T dried chives 

1/2 c Cheddar blend 

pepper to taste


Topping 

1/2 c Cheddar blend Cheese

1/4 c Onion rings

1/4 c Panko


Deep dish pie plate or Casserole pan, spray with non stick 


Preheat 325 degrees air Fryer

Air fry 20-25 minutes 


Leave skin on 3 potatoes and cut in chunks to mash 

Mash

Cut the rest of potatoes in 1/2 inch chunks

Put all potatoes in large bowl

Add wet ingredients to potatoes 

Add seasonings to potatoes 

Add 1/2 c cheese and bacon bits

Stir well 

Add toppings

Bake 



Saturday, May 23, 2026

Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Machine Made Dough Oven Baked

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 115:1


    [1] Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory,

        for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!



Make this amazing dough in bread maker and then bake in oven!!


1 c cool water

1/3 c sourdough discard 

1-1/2 t sea salt

1-1/2 t sugar

1-1/2 T olive oil 

3 c aerated bread flour 

1-1/2 t fresh instant yeast


All all ingredients in this order to bread machine

Start dough cycle 

Check dough consistency 

Add tiny amount of water or flour if necessary 

Too dry add water

Too wet add flour

After 15 minutes make sure ball is rounded and not sticking to sides

My cycle takes 1hr 30 minutes 

End of cycle, punch down dough and remove to lightly floured parchment sheet

Pinch bottom of dough ball and shape into ball

Cover with towel and let rise 10 minutes 

Flatten our dough to rectangle to fit 9x5 

Roll into log

Pinch seam

Tuck ends, log should fill half of the pan

Place seam side down

Cover and rise 45-90 minutes until it's 1 inch above side of bread pan

I turned my oven light on, covered loaf with towel and it was a 55 minute rise

Remove from oven during last 10 minutes of rise 

Set over to 450 degrees 

After temp is reached, immediately turn down to 425 degrees 

Slit 3 slashes on bread top

Add bread pan and bake 25-30 minutes until internal bread temp is 200-210 degrees

Cool 10 minutes in pan and remove to rack

I buttered the top 

Rest on rack 1 hour before slicing