Java Crusted Beef Tenderloin

                                                                                                                           





Psalm 144:3 O LORD, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him?

1 small to medium size Trimmed Beef Tenderloin
1 C Red wine (roasting liquid)

Java Rub
6T instant Espresso
2T kosher salt
2T black pepper
2T brown sugar
2T smoky paprika
2T onion powder
1t minced garlic

Mix rub well.

Cover loin with rub and place in zip-lock, let rest in fridge overnight.

Preheat convection toaster oven to 350 degrees.
Take loin out of bag and cover with another coating of rub.
In a foil pan, place on a rack over the roasting liquid.
Roast until internal temp is 140 degrees for rare, 160 degrees for med. for 30 minutes.
Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

DIY Fabric Softener

                                                                                                                           
Roman 4:3-6

3 For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." 
4 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 
5 And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, 
6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

This does not smell like vinegar! It does a great job and is very cheap!

6 cups hot water

3 cups white vinegar
2 cups Suave Conditioner (I used Ocean Breeze)

Mix conditioner & hot water well, until conditioner is dissolved completely.
Add the vinegar, and mix well.
Store in a large empty container.
Pour 2 tbsp. into a downy ball.

Chipotle Dressing for Hush Puppies

                                                                                                                       

Ps.62:1 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.


1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 t lime juice
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t smoked paprika
1/4 t dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1/2 t kosher salt

Place all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.

Black Bean/Corn Hush Puppies

                                                                                                         


Romans 7:7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, "You shall not covet."

Can't wait to make these!!!

1 cup plus 2 T Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
1 cup Chopped Onion
1 T Minced Garlic
3/4 cup Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes  (add 2T lime juice)
2 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro Leaves
1 cup plus 2 T Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed
1 cup plus 2 T Fresh Corn (Yellow)
3/4 cup Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes (add 2T lime juice)
2 T minced Jalapenos
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
1/4 c plus 1T Eggbeaters
2 1/2 cup Self- Rising Corn Meal
1 cup plus 2 T Flour
1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder


In a food processor, add first measure of Black Beans, Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, and first measure of Diced Tomatoes. Blend. Pour contents of food processor into a large bowl. Add Black Beans, Corn, Diced Tomatoes, and Jalapenos. Mix Well. Next, add Salt, Oregano, and Eggs. Mix well.  In a separate bowl, blend together the Corn Meal, Flour, and Baking Powder. Then, pour into bean and corn mixture. Mix to incorporate. Make grape sized balls and fry a few at a time in a 350 degree fryer.

Foam Hand Cleaner

                                                                                                                             






Romans 15:4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

1 T any liquid hand soap (I use Soft Soap)
1T dish detergent (Optional)
Warm water (fill old foam soap dispenser leaving 1/2 inch head space)
I like to use essential oil for fragrance and 1 drop of food coloring for color. (Optional)
Shake gently, you don't want a lot of bubbles because it will ruin your pump!