Pan Seared Greek Tilapia

22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.

23 Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.

24 For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.

25 Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with blood not his own,

26 for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,

28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. - Hebrews 9:22-28

Butter 

Olive oil

3 pieces fresh tilapia, I got mine at Costco 

1/2 of a lemon, juiced, reserve some for tarter sauce 

Squeeze a little lemon over fish and let it set a few minutes while you prepare tarter sauce and  seasoned flour .

Sprinkle a little Greek seasoning over fish

Seasoned flour mixture:

2 T Greek seasoning, I make my own, recipe on this blog under seasonings tab

1/4 c flour

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

1 T cornstarch 

1 T cornmeal

1 t paprika 

Place ingredients in a large zip lock bag. Add fish and shake bag.

Heat butter and oil, enough of both to sear fish.

Cook 5-7 minutes on each side. Fish will be crispy.

This was delicious! 

I made sandwiches on Publix White Mountain bread with homemade tarter sauce* and fresh tomatoes.

* Tarter sauce recipe

1/4 c mayo

3 T fresh lemon juice

1 T sweet relish

1 T honey

1 t horseradish 

Whisk together.

Knock Off Chick fil A Sauce

6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.

7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. - Hebrews 8:6-7

1/4 c mayo

1/2 of a lemon, juiced

2 t yellow mustard

2 t honey

2 t BBQ sauce

Dash of Hickory flavored liquid smoke

Whisk together.

Chill.

Nutty Bar Pecan Pie

24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.

25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. - Hebrews 7:24-25

Makes 2 regular crust pies

2 regular pie shells

1 Nutty Bar, crushed

1 c pecans, chopped 

3 eggs

1 c sugar

4 T butter, melted and cooled

1/2 c light Karo syrup

1 t cinnamon

1 cap full Jim Beam

Whisk eggs and sugar together.

Add Karo and butter, whisking again.

Add cinnamon and whiskey.

Set aside.

Into the bottom of the pie crust, add 1/2 of the pecans and 1/2 of the Nutty bar.

Then split the liquid mixture evenly between the 2 pies.

Bake 30 - 40 minutes on 375 degrees in the middle rack.

Pie should be set but not completely.

They will continue to set as they cool.

Parmesan Reggiano Pasta Shrimp Stir Fry

This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. - Hebrews 7:22

2 c cooked al dente pasta, set aside

1 lb. shrimp, cleaned

1 lb. tiny asparagus, tips only

2 Bok Choy, chopped

1 leek, chopped

2 T pimentos

1/4 c half and half

1/4 c Limoncello

2 T butter

2 T olive oil

1/4 c Parmesan Reggiano 

Cheese ribbons for garnish 

Melt butter in oil.

Add veggies, pimentos and leeks.

Stir fry until slightly tender.

Add seasonings, cream, limoncello and shrimp.

Stir fry 5 minutes, add cooked pasta.

Add cheese ribbons for garnish.

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes Onions and Croutons

1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,

2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began

3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; - Titus 1:1-3

1/4 c Olive Garden dressing

Splash of olive oil

Cap full of aged Balsamic vinegar

Make dressing, add all seasonings, whisk, add to bottom of salad bowl and set aside.

5 Tomatoes , chopped

1 Onion, sliced

Ribbons of Parmesan Reggiano, to equal 1/2 -1 c (I used a potato peeler to make the ribbons)

Seasonings

1/2 t Smoked salt

A few turns of Cracked black pepper

1/2 t Garlic granules

1/2 t dried Dill 

1/2 t dried Parsley

1/2 t dried Rosemary

Croutons made from 3 large slices of White Mountain Bread drizzled with olive oil, seasoned with smoked salt and cracked pepper and grilled on cooktop (bought at Publix)

After grilling, cut into croutons, set aside.

To the salad bowl with the dressing, add the onions and tomatoes, toss.

Fold in croutons.

Add ribbons of cheese.