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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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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby

 



 


 

 

Psalm 119:160


    [160] The sum of your word is truth,

        and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.



6 large eggs at (room temperature)

1 ¼ c all-purpose flour

1 c sourdough discard at (room temperature)

1 c milk( room temperature)

¼ c granulated white

1 ½ t vanilla extract

½ t kosher salt

3 T unsalted butter


Add the 6 large eggs to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until light and foamy. 

Add the 1 ¼ c AP flour, 1 c sourdough discard, 1 c milk, ¼ c granulated white sugar, 1 ½ t vanilla extract, and ½ t kosher salt to the blender and blend for an additional 30 seconds until smooth. 

Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.

Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven. 

Melt the 3 T butter on the stove top over medium-low heat in a Dutch oven.

Pour the batter into the center of the pan and place in the oven. 

Set the oven to 375°F.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is just beginning to color. 

Do not open the oven while baking.

Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Leftover Chicken Chimichanga Beef Burrito Soup

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 19:14


    [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

        be acceptable in your sight,

        O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.



An ej original recipe!



1/2 of a leftover chicken chimichanga, chopped

1/2 of a leftover beef burrito, chopped

2 c chicken stock

1 t toasted Cumin

Leftover rice, beans, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole and cheese Queso 

Place in pot and simmer 10 minutes

The tortillas make sort of dumplings 

Serve with crispy tortillas chips

Dutch Oven Pork Shawarma

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Psalm 119:147


    [147] I rise before dawn and cry for help;

        I hope in your words.



1/2 inch Thick slices of Pork butt to fit your Dutch Oven ( mine took 7 slices cut from a half pork butt from Aldi)

Cover pork pieces in rub

Refrigerate 3 hrs or overnight 


Rub

2 T kosher salt

1 t black pepper

1 t brown sugar

1 t smoked paprika

1 t cumin

1 t Hungarian Paprika

Mix and cover pork pieces


Remove pork from fridge

Preheat oven to 300 degrees 

Cook for 2-2 1/2 hours 

Shredded or chop pork


Prepare Dutch oven 

Set ramekin in middle 

Add 1 cup of chicken stock

Fit a plate on ramekin, leaving an inch opening all the way around

Stack seasoned pork on plate 

Heat to light boil

Cover 

Place in oven


To serve

Lightly heat Naan bread

Add meat

Add lettuce, onions and tomatoes 

Add Tzatziki sauce


Tzatziki sauce

1/2 of a English cucumber, diced

1/4 c diced onion

Salt and pepper

1/2 lime, juiced

1 T Roasted garlic

1/4 c Mayo

1 c full fat Yogurt

Make at least 1 hr ahead to let flavors bloom!!

Pickle Juice Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken Slider

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:133


    [133] Keep steady my steps according to your promise,

        and let no iniquity get dominion over me.



An ej original recipe!



Chicken pieces( I used Boneless skinless thighs)

Slider buns ( I used steakhouse brown bread rolls) 

Dill pickles

Spicy Cheese slices

Mustard Mayo BBQ sauce mix 


Brine 

1-1/2 c dill pickle juice

1-1/2 c buttermilk

2 T Cholula hot sauce

2 T BBQ dry rub

Stir

Add chicken pieces 

Marinate overnight or 3 hours in a covered bowl

Bread Machine Dough Rosemary Parmesan French Baguettes

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:145


    [145] With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD!

        I will keep your statutes.



1 1/3 c Water (95 degree warm) I had to add another 1/8 c warm water- add a little at a time

3 1/2 c aerated Bread Flour 

1 t Salt 

1 T dried rosemary 

1 c grated Parmesan 

2 t Quick Yeast


Dough brushing

2 T Olive Oil (to coat dough that is shaped and ready to rise)


Select dough setting

Check dough after 5 minutes to see if you need to add more warm water

Mine was too dry so I did 

Dough should be soft but not sticky

Check again to make sure it's going into a ball

After the 1-1/2 hours dough making, remove to lightly flour dusted surface, I used a piece of parchment 

Cut into 2 equal pieces and flatten to a rectangle shape

You will have 2 Baguettes 

Roll up dough pretty tightly like you are going to make cinnamon rolls, pinching ends and where dough edge meets and give it a light roll on parchment 

Lay on parchment on baking pan

Brush with olive oil

Cover to rise ( should take 45 minutes) 

Mine took 40 minutes 

I turned my oven on early to 450 degrees to get kitchen warm, but this is your baking temp

After rising, make 3 inch slits longwise across top

Bake 8 minutes then rotate pan and bake another 6-7 minutes until lightly golden 

Remove from oven to rack to cool 

Don't freak because the tops will be hard as a rock but will soften as they cool

Let cool 10-15 minutes before cutting 

Make olive oil Italian seasoning dipping sauce

Keep in a bread bag

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