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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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

Boulangere Potatoes Seasoned with Rosemary and Gruyere

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 23:1


A Psalm of David.


    [1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.


 

 

This French dish was amazing!


 

 

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 

1 large onion

1 T roasted Garlic

1/2 t sugar

2 T butter

1 T dried rosemary 

1-1/2 c chicken stock 

Salt and pepper

Drizzle of olive oil 

1/2 c grated Gruyere cheese

1 t fresh Cilantro for garnish 


350 degrees preheated oven

Bake covered 1 hour


Sauté onions and garlic in 1 T butter and sugar for 5 minutes 

I used my cheese grater with the slicer attachment to do the potatoes really thin

I used a 13x 9 foil pan

I did 3 layers starting with potatoes, then 1/3 of onion mixture and salt, pepper and rosemary

Pour stock mixture over top and mash down potato mixture 

Light drizzle of olive oil

Add remaining butter in thin slices to the top

Add cheese 

Cover and bake

Bump up oven to 425 degrees 

Uncover cook 25 minutes to crisp up top potatoes 

Put under broiler for 5 minutes if necessary 

Turn oven off

Add cheese

Let sit for 5 minutes in hot oven to melt cheese




Pan Seared Italian Seasoned Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John 10:11


[11] I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.



 

3 salmon Filets 

1 T Italian seasoning 

Black pepper and salt to taste


Sauce

1 T olive oil

2 T butter

1 T roasted garlic

2 chopped green onion

2 T capers, rinsed

1 t lemon zest

2 t lemon juice

Finish with a little cilantro 


Dry salmon off with paper towels 

Grease salmon with a tiny bit of olive oil 

Season salmon

Melt butter in skillet 

Add seasoned side down in hot butter

Cook 4-6 minutes and flip

Cook additional 2-3 minutes 

Remove to plate

Add garlic, onions, capers, zest to butte

Sauté 3 minutes 

Add juice

Remove from heat

Spoon over salmon

Garnish with cilantro 



Italian Loaf Bread Machine

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew 6:33-34


[33] But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.


[34] “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.


 

1 c 120-125 degree hot tap water

3 T olive oil

3 c aerated bread flour

3 T Italian seasoning

2 T white sugar

1-1/2 t salt

3/4 t quick yeast

Place in bread machine in the order listed above

Select white loaf

Select medium Crust 

Select 1-1/2 lb loaf


So delicious!



Saturday, January 24, 2026

Fusion Rigatoni with House Made Chorizo and House Made Chicken Meatball

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Psalm 22:27


    [27] All the ends of the earth shall remember

        and turn to the LORD,

    and all the families of the nations

        shall worship before you.



6 Chicken or beef Meatballs ( cooked and mashed) set aside


House Made Chorizo 

3 T olive oil

1 T pasilla ancho chili powder

1 T smoked paprika

1-1/2 t oregano

1-1/2 t coriander 

3/4 t smoked salt

1-1/2 t sugar

1/2 t black pepper

1/4 t cinnamon 

Pinch of allspice

Pinch cayenne 

Bloom in oil for 3 minutes.

Add:

16 oz ground pork (Aldi $ 3.55)

Break apart

Sauté until pork is done, around 10 minutes 

Remove from heat

Remove to plate


Bechamel Sauce

4 T bacon grease or butter

1/4 c flour 

Sauté until nutty smell

Add pinch of nutmeg

Whisk in 1/4 c milk

Whisk in 1/4 c heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Keep whisking 

Cook until thick

Cool slightly 

Add 1 c cottage cheese


Red Sauce 

1 T of olive oil

1 T roasted garlic 

1 Shallot (chopped)

Sauté

Add Jar of red sauce (Aldi premium Marinara)

1 c pasta sauce


Add cooked Chorizo and mashed Meatballs

Simmer 15 minutes 


1 c Parmesan 

2 c mozzarella grated

1 c Cottage cheese


8 oz Rigatoni from a 16 oz box cooked al dente

Remove from water

Reserve 1 c pasta water for sauce


13x9 foil pan

Layers

Ladle Meat sauce to cover bottom 

Add 1/3 pasta

Add 1/3 bechamel sauce

Add sprinkles of mozzarella 

Repeat layers 3 x

Add Parmesan to top

Bake uncovered 30 minutes 

Broil 3 minutes or until slightly browned 


Serve with salad and bread 

Friday, January 23, 2026

Toasted Almond Blueberry and Cream Cooked Quick Oats

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 22:1-2


To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David.


    [1] My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

        Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 

    [2] O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,

        and by night, but I find no rest.



2 servings


Toast 4 T slivered almonds on a paper plate in microwave in increments of 1 minute until crispy

Stir in between minutes 

Set aside


1-3/4 c water

1 c Quick Oats

1/8 t salt

Bring water to boil

Add oats cook 1 minutes stirring often 

Add oats to bowl


Toppings

1 T cream

1 T brown sugar 

1 T maple syrup 

2 T toasted slivered almonds

2 T fresh blueberries 

Stir 

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Jack Cheese Kolaches

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 19:7-9


    [7] The law of the LORD is perfect,

        reviving the soul;

    the testimony of the LORD is sure,

        making wise the simple; 

    [8] the precepts of the LORD are right,

        rejoicing the heart;

    the commandment of the LORD is pure,

        enlightening the eyes; 

    [9] the fear of the LORD is clean,

        enduring forever;

    the rules of the LORD are true,

        and righteous altogether.



Breakfast Sausage cooked

Pepper Jack cheese


Versatile Dough

I've used this bread machine dough for steakhouse rolls and now Kolaches


1/4 c 80-90 degree water

1 c 80-90 degree milk 

1 t kosher salt

1-1/2 T melted butter

1 egg 

1/4 c white sugar

3-1/2 c aerated bread flour 

2-1/4 t quick yeast


Add to machine 

Use dough cycle 

1-1/2 hour

Check in a few minutes after starting to make sure it's not too dry or wet

Adjust with flour for too wet or water for too dry

End of cycle, remove to lightly floured parchment 

Punch down 

Mash out to 1/2 thick 

12 inch rectangular 

Fold over 

Cover 

Rest 15 minutes 

Cut to desired size using pizza cutter

Mash out, fill with cooked breakfast sausage, cut smoked sausage pieces or lil smokies

Add cheese, seal and bake

350 preheated degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown 

Butter top



Scratch Quick Oats with Maple Pecan Brown Sugar

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17


[16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.



2 servings

1 3/4 c water

1 c quick oats

1/8 t salt

1 T maple syrup 

1 T brown sugar

1/4 t Cinnamon (optional)

Toasted pecans, chopped 

Pat of Butter


Put water and salt in small pan

Bring to boil

Add oats, cook 1 minute

Remove and place in bowl

Add toppings and stir

Enjoy

Monday, January 19, 2026

Sourdough Discard Cookie Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 18:46


    [46] The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock,

        and exalted be the God of my salvation—



3/4 c butter, room temp

3/4 c packed brown sugar 

1/4 c white sugar

1 whole egg plus 1 yolk

1/4 c sourdough discard

2 t vanilla extract 

2 c AP flour, aerated

1 T cornstarch 

1 t baking soda 

1/2 t salt

1 c chocolate chips, your choice 

1/4 c chocolate chips for decoration(optional)


350 degree preheated oven for 20-25 min

9 inch spring form pan, greased and lined with parchment 

Cream sugars and butter together in stand mixer 3-5 minutes until fluffy and pale in color 

Beat egg in

Beat yolk in

Add vanilla 

Mix dry ingredients in bowl then add to butter mixture a 1/4 at at time 

Hand stir in chocolate chips 

Bake until edges are golden and set

Middle will be slightly under cooked but will set as it cools

Cool and decorate


Sourdough Discard Pie Shell

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 18:1-2


To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:


    [1] I love you, O LORD, my strength. 

    [2] The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,

        my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,

        my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.



2 c AP flour, aerated 

2 t sugar

1 t salt

1 c cold butter, grated

1 c sourdough discard 


In large bowl, combine flour salt and sugar 

Work butter in using a light touch

Add discard and stir just till combined 

Divide dough in half

Press into disks

Chill 2 hours

Roll out to 12 inch size

Drape over 9 inch plate

Ready to use

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Julia's Easy Harissa Spiced Beef Tenderloin

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks ATK for sharing the recipe!!

Amazing!


Psalm 16:11


    [11] You make known to me the path of life;

        in your presence there is fullness of joy;

        at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.



1 peeled beef tenderloin (4-5 lbs)

Tie every 1 inch with all Cotton kitchen string

1 T kosher salt 

Wrap and refrigerate overnight


Harissa Rub 

2 T Paprika 

1 T Aleppo pepper

1 T ground coriander 

1 t ground cumin

1 t garlic granules 

3/4 t caraway seeds

Mix set aside


3 T Warmed Honey 

Brush top and sides of beef

Cover top and sides with rub

Ready to bake

Foiled Sheet pan with rack

Preheated 250 oven 1-1/2 - 2 hours

Cook to 115 degrees

Remove

Spray top with non stick spray

Put under broiler for 5-10 minutes to crisp up

Let rest


Julia's Secret sauce 

1 c fresh cilantro, chopped 

2 T dried mint or 1/4 c fresh mint

4 scallions, slit in half and chopped 

1/2 c Olive oil

2 T fresh lemon juice

1 T Garlic

1/4 t kosher salt