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 

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 

Ground Chicken Chili Dog Sauce

Psalm 129:4

    [4] The LORD is righteous;

        he has cut the cords of the wicked.

1-1/2 lb ground chicken 

3 c water

1/8 c BBQ sauce or ketchup

1 t hot sauce

1 chopped small onion

1 t salt

1/2 t coarse black pepper 

1 t onion powder 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t smoked paprika 

Pinch of sugar

2 T chili powder

2 T tomato paste

Mash ground chicken with potato masher

Cover with water

Bring to boil

Add seasonings, ketchup Worcestershire sauce and onion

Simmer till water is almost cooked out

Add tomato paste to thicken

Freeze in small containers 

Serve on hot dogs topped with cheese and onion

Freezes great! 

3 Wing Sauce Recipes

 

 

 

 

Psalm 30:8-10

    [8] To you, O LORD, I cry,

        and to the Lord I plead for mercy: 

    [9] “What profit is there in my death,

        if I go down to the pit?

    Will the dust praise you?

        Will it tell of your faithfulness? 

    [10] Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me!

        O LORD, be my helper!”

An ej original recipe!

 In photo, sauced wings and keto cheesy onon rings

 

 

10 brined cooked wings for each sauce*

Hot Honey Mustard

1/8 c Honey

2 T Texas Pete (more if you want the hotter)

1 t yellow mustard

Buttery Lemon Pepper

1/4 stick salted melted butter

2 t lemon pepper seasoning

1/2 t lemon powder or 1 t fresh lemon juice

Chinese 5 Spice

1/8 c Soy sauce

1/2 t (5) spice powder 

1/2 t toasted sesame oil

1/2 t hoisin 

1/2 t honey 

1/2 t sweet chili Thai sauce

 

Just toss 10 wings in each sauce!

Enjoy!

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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2025/02/brined-and-air-fried-wings.html

Chili Crunch

Job 1:21-22

[21] And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”

[22] In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.

Oh my! Delicious!

Add to Asian noodle or rice bowls etc.

1/2 c neutral flavor oil( I used grape seed) 

8 cloves of diced garlic 

Using a small pot, fry garlic in oil 1 minute

Take off heat

Add these ingredients:

1 T dried red pepper flakes

2 t sugar

2 t dried onion

1 t toasted sesame seeds

1 t kosher salt

1 t smoked paprika 

2 t Soy sauce

Apple Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Isaiah 66:22-23

    [22] “For as the new heavens and the new earth

        that I make

    shall remain before me, says the LORD,

        so shall your offspring and your name remain. 

    [23] From new moon to new moon,

        and from Sabbath to Sabbath,

    all flesh shall come to worship before me,

    declares the LORD.

1-1/2 c Apple cider vinegar

1 c Texas Pete

1/4 c brown sugar

2 t kosher Salt

1 t Pepper

1 t Red pepper flakes

Put in squeeze bottle and shake

Refrigerate 

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

 

 

 

Proverbs 10:9

    [9] Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

        but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

An ej original recipe!!

1-1/2 c BBQ sauce( I make my own) *

1 -2 T Apple cider vinegar 

1t Birria seasoning *

1 t steak seasoning *

3 T Hot Honey

2 T Rendered fat from pork 

1/8 c water

1-2 T sugar

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

1/4 t salt

Mix and heat.

Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

 

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Birria seasoning 

1 /2 c  Guajillo chili powder made from dried chilies (Clean chilies removing seeds and tear into pieces, pulse in coffee grinder to make powder)

1 T smoked paprika 

2 T chicken base seasoning 

1 T onion powder 

1 T garlic granules 

1 t salt

1 t black pepper 

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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/03/knock-off-montreal-steak-seasoning.html

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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2015/11/ej-citrus-bourbon-bbq-sauce.html

Peruvian Green Sauce

 

 

Psalm 49:7-9

    [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, 

    [9] that he should live on forever

        and never see the pit.

Stir fry 1/4 c chopped onion and 3 T roasted mashed garlic in 1 t olive oil.

Cool.

To a blender add:

Cooled onion/garlic mix 

1/2 c Mayo 

2 T vinegar

4 t yellow mustard

3/4 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

1 T Honey

1 seeded and chopped Jalapeño 

1 bunch cleaned chopped cilantro 

Pulse to incorporate.

Drizzle over chicken etc!

Store in fridge. 

Balsamic Reduction for Filet of Beef

Psalm 36:5

    [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens,

        your faithfulness to the clouds.

 

An ej original recipe!

 

 

 

2 Beef Filets, seasoned, seared, sliced 

Reduction 

1/2 sweet onion, sliced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t beef base seasoning 

1/2 t sugar

1/8 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine(red fruity from Costco)

1 t white Balsamic vinegar 

1 t half and half

Cook onions until tender, add garlic, cook 1 minute stirring constantly.

Add all rest of ingredients 

Spicy Cranberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce

 

 

Ezekiel 34:31

[31] And you are my sheep, human sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Lord GOD.”

1 Jalapeño with seeds, diced

1 t Olive oil

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t Dried Rosemary 

1/2 t Onion powder

1/2 t salt 

1/2 t black pepper 

2 T sugar

1/8 c Maple syrup

1 T Balsamic vinegar

3 T Honey

6 oz whole berry cranberry sauce

3 T water

 

Heat till thickened, then cool.

Asian Cranberry Meatball Sauce

Job 9:28

    [28] I become afraid of all my suffering,

        for I know you will not hold me innocent.

Ground Chicken Meatballs, cooked (I make my own and keep in freezer)

Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t rosemary 

1/4 t thyme

1/2 c Panko 

1 diced Shallot 

1/4 c Parmesan 

Pinch red pepper flakes

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

2 t dried cilantro

2 t full spread cream cheese

Mix, hand roll into balls and freeze.

1 medium size Jalapeño, seeded and diced

1 Shallot, diced

1/2 t olive oil

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t salt

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t Ginger

1/8 c ketchup

1 T plus 1 t brown sugar

Sauté peppers and Shallot in the above ingredients until tender.

Add ingredients listed below and simmer 10 minutes.

6 oz whole cranberry sauce(I used Trader Joe's)

1 T red wine vinegar

1 t Soy sauce

1/8 c hoisin 

Toss cooked meatballs in sauce.

Roasted Poblano Bourbon Gravy for Steaks

 

Proverbs 14:7

    [7] 

    Leave the presence of a fool,

        for there you do not meet words of knowledge.

An ej original recipe!

4 skillet grilled seasoned Filets 

Gravy 

1/4 c chopped roasted Poblano 

1/4 c chopped roasted small onion

1/8 c sliced Leeks 

1 T beef base dry seasoning

1 T Butter

1 T Roasted Garlic

1/2 t Sugar

1/2 t Cumin

Splash of Half and half 

1 capful of bourbon 

1/4 c water

1/2 t crushed peppercorns 

1/2 of a lime juiced

1 T cornstarch to thicken

Sauté onions, Leeks and peppers in butter.

When tender, add rest of gravy ingredients. 

Add thickener.

Serve over a heavy drizzle over steak.