Smoked Chicken Southwestern Tortilla Soup

Eph.6:

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,

20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Sauté the following 4 ingredients in a little oil, in a large Dutch oven.

1 t sugar

1 onion, chopped

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

2 T Chicken seasoning base

Add chicken to onion/pepper mix.

3 cups smoked chicken

Add the rest of the ingredients to chicken onion/pepper mixture.

1 or 2 cans navy beans, drained

1 jar salsa verde(I used medium Frontera) and it was smoking hot)

1/2 stick of cream cheese/greek yogurt blend

1 small can of diced green Chilis 

2 qt of Water

Simmer.

Garnish with cheese, sour cream and avocado slices.

Grain Sugar Rub (Saw's Knock Off)

Eph.5:20

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1/2 c Turbando sugar, ground

1/4 c brown sugar

1/8 c kosher salt

1 T smoked paprika

1 T onion powder

1 T fresh cracked black pepper

1 T garlic powder

1 T cumin

1 T chile powder

1 T celery salt

1 t Ancho chile powder

Mix together with a whisk.

Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2014 

Gen.4:
6 The LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why has
your face fallen?
7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it."



Thin sliced ribeye steak, seasoned and grilled or deli thin sliced roast beef
Thin sliced onions
Drizzle of olive oil
Velveeta cheese
Whole wheat slider buns 

Sauté onions in oil, add cooked beef. Turn off heat and add chunks of cheese. Scoop onto toasted slider buns.
I keep grilled and thinly sliced steak and chicken in the freezer. You can fix so many fast meals from steak and chicken.
Salads, sliders, pasta, tacos, quesadillas, just to name a few! 

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!