Asian Style Pork Tenderloin

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013 

Gen.2:7
7 then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.


Pork tenderloin, slit and pounded 
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 T honey
1 T brown sugar
2 roasted garlic cloves 
1/2 of a leek, sliced
1 t ginger
1/4 t cinnamon
1 t Jim Beam
1/4 c toasted sesame seeds
Roasting liquid recipe:
1/2 c red wine 
1/2 c water
In a Ziploc bag, marinate 2 hours.
Sear loin in sesame oil.
Roast on rack with red wine-water mixture in bottom. Tenderloin is done when internal temp reaches 155 degrees.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Let loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 

Best Baked Potato Ever

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 

Ex. 33:19

And he said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name 'The LORD.' And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

2 Russet potatoes, scrubbed Olive oil
Kosher salt
Garlic powder

Cracked black pepper

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Take clean potatoes and oil well. Sprinkle with salt and garlic. Place potatoes on the top rack. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hr. Please eat the skin, it's delicious!

Toppings: 

Chives 

Bacon 

Butter 

Sour cream
Green onions
Cheese
And any other thing that sounds good! 

Fast and Easy White Queso Blanco Rotel

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

James 3:13-18

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.
15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. 

1 can of Rico’s White Queso Blanco cheese sauce 

1 can of mild Rotel
1/2 block of cream cheese
1/2 chopped onion

1/2 diced jalapeno
1/2 t minced garlic
1/2 ground turkey (you could use sausage)
1/2 t each of chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and paprika

Cook ground turkey until done. Place Queso in crock pot. Microwave Rotel and cream cheese until cheese is melted. Saute onion, jalapeno and garlic in a splash of olive oil until it is soft. Place all the ingredients in small crock pot and heat. 

Hot and Sour Soup

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 

Gen.17:1-4
1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless,
2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly."
3 Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him,
4 "Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.





2 T olive oil
4 roasted garlic cloves, mashed
2 T fresh ginger root, peeled and diced
4 scallions, sliced, tops and greens
4 oz ground pork, browned, salted with 1/2 t seasoned salt 

8 c chicken stock
1/2 lb firm tofu cut into strips
6 button mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
1/4 c sugar
2/3 cup rice vinegar
4 T soy sauce
1 t oyster sauce
1 T broth base seasoning
1 t freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 T sesame oil
1 T hot sauce
2 large eggs 

1 t seasoned salt
Sprinkle of red pepper flakes
1/2 lb medium shrimp, tail off, cleaned 

Won ton wrappers deep fried a few seconds, salted and drained on paper towels
In the saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and pork and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu, mushrooms, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, sesame oil, and hot sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Slowly whisk in the eggs so they string. Take soup off heat. Let cool and add 1/2 lb shrimp. Garnish with scallions.
As with any recipe, keep tasting stock until it suits your taste. 

Bonefish Grill Crab Cakes Knock Off

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 

2 Sam.14:14

We must all die; we are like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God will not take away life, and he devises means so that the banished one will not remain an outcast.

1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 t each: sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt 2 t each: chopped fresh parsley, cayenne pepper
1/4 t smoked paprika
1/4 cup panko crumbs
2 T diced red peppers
1 pound lump crab meat, drained
Additional panko crumbs for patties
Clarified butter for cooking (found at Earth Fare)
Wasabi herb sauce *
Thai sarachi (Asian hot sauce)

1. In nonmetallic bowl, whisk Worcestershire, Old Bay, egg, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, salt, parsley, cayenne pepper and paprika. Fold in panko crumbs, red peppers and crab. Form 3-ounce patties by hand and coat with additional panko crumbs for crispness. Put on parchment paper-lined baking tray. Refrigerate 2 hours

2. Heat oven to 350 F. Heat 2 ounces clarified butter in skillet. Cook cakes until golden on each side. Put cakes in oven 5 minutes.
3. Lay cake in center of plate. Squeeze wasabi sauce on both sides. Add Thai sarachi (Asian hot sauce). Garnish with lemon.

*How to make wasabi herb sauce: 

In food processor, puree:

4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup each minced celery and chopped green onions
1 bunch chopped parsley (no stems)
Transfer mixture to bowl.
Stir in:
2 t Dijon mustard,
2 t wasabi powder,
1 T lemon juice,
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
1 t each dry mustard, chopped garlic and anchovy paste
Return mixture to food processor and process on low speed 1 minute to mix. Pour sauce into squeeze bottle. Refrigerate until ready to use.