Revani (Greek Semolina Cake)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011 

Hebrews 9:
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.


This cake recipe makes my mouth water!! 
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups cold water
1 small stick cinnamon
4 whole cloves
Zest of 1 orange
7 ounces unsalted butter (14 T) 
6 eggs
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup + 2 T fine semolina
1 T baking powder 

3/4 cup blanched almonds, finely chopped 
1 t vanilla extract
2 T brandy

Preparation:
Combine 1 1/3 cups of the sugar with the cold water in a saucepan and simmer over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Then, add the cinnamon stick, cloves and orange zest and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves. Cool.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the butter in a bowl and beat until soft and light with an electric blender or hand whisk. Slowly add the remaining 1 cup sugar, then add the eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition. In another bowl, sift the flour, semolina and baking powder together. Add the chopped almonds and mix well. Gradually add this mixture to the batter, beating continuously. Finally, add the vanilla and brandy to the mixture and pour into a buttered 9 x 12 inch rectangular baking pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and score the cake into diamond shapes with a sharp knife. Spoon the cooled syrup over the cake and allow to cool. Decorate each portion with a blanched almond. 

Cream Cheese Squash Casserole

Gal.2:

16 yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

6 yellow squash

1 chopped onion

1/3 of a stick of cream cheese

1/4 c cheddar cheese

1 t chicken base seasoning

1/4 t Cajun seasoning

1/4 t granulated garlic 

Topping

1/2 c canned onion rings

1/2 c cheddar cheese

1/2 c panko

Add these to food processor and pulse just until incorporated.

In microwave, add 1 t water, steam squash, onion and seasonings until tender. Add cream cheese and cheese. Add to a pie plate that has been sprayed with non stick spray and has a small sprinkling of topping. Add rest of topping to top of casserole, bake 325 for 20 minutes.

Fontina Chops Bonefish Grill Knockoff

2 Sam. 22:

31 This God-his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. 32 "For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? 

2 thick Bone-in Pork Chops

3 T Olive Oil

Seasoned Meat Tenderizer

Thin sliced Fontina cheese

Season chops with tenderizer. Sear chops in skillet. Place in oven under broiler, cook 7 minutes on each side or until the temperature is 155 degrees. Add the cheese and let melt. Add sauce.

Sauce

1 T Olive Oil

3 slices Prosciutto, chopped

2 c Button Mushrooms, Sliced

1 leek, sliced

1 roasted garlic clove, mashed

3/4 c Marsala 

(8 ounces) Chicken Broth

1 T cornstarch 

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add the mushrooms, roasted garlic, leeks and prosciutto, cooking until mushrooms are browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the Marsala to the hot pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add the chicken broth. Return to a simmer and cook until a little more than 1 cup of liquid remains. Place the cornstarch in a small bowl with a little water. Then, add the cornstarch mixture to the pan to thicken. Return the mushroom mixture to the pan.

Spoon the sauce over the cheese covered chops and serve. 

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

The TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014

Matt.28:

18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."


1 rotisserie chicken, chopped
4 Roasted Poblanos, cut in half and seeded
4 oz cream
2 T cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided in half 1/2 lb mozzarella, shredded, divided in half
1/2 lb jack cheese, shredded, divided in half 
2 T fresh cilantro
2 T flour
4 eggs
1 t smoked salt


Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
Lay roasted peppers in bottom of casserole.
Combine half the cheeses and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheese. 

Bake for 35 minutes. 

Chicken Italy

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014

Romans 3:

22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.

1/2 of a rotisserie chicken 
8 oz mushrooms, sliced

2 T Jim Beam
1 T capers
1 pgk. small asparagus, cut into bite size pieces 
1 shallot, minced
2 T sun dried tomatoes
 2 T butter

1 t olive oil
1/4 c Zesty Italian dressing
1 t dry chicken base
1/4 c cream
1 Green Giant creamed spinach, microwave for 5 min 
2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
2 T Fresh flat leaf parsley
Black pepper
1 1/2 c shredded Mozzarella
1/2 c Italian Panko


Cook the shallots, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, asparagus, capers, fresh parsley and the mushrooms in the butter, chicken base seasoning and olive oil until tender. Add the cream, Jim Beam and creamed spinach to the skillet. Add zesty Italian and black pepper into the veggie mix. Remove from heat.
Place 1/2 half of the veggie mix into a casserole pan. Next layer of chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat layers and bake for 30 minutes.