Asparagus Casserole

1 Peter 2:

13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

Casserole

1 bunch small asparagus 

1t butter

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ancho chili powder

1/4 t turmeric 

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 c sour cream

1/2 c cheddar cheese 

1/2 c onion rings

Topping

1/2 c Italian Panko

1/2 c cheddar cheese

1/2 c onion rings

Pesto Mushroom Leek Chicken Casserole

1 Peter 2:

23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

3 c rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 can cream of onion soup

1/2 c sautéed leeks and mushroom mixture, * I do a skillet full and keep in the freezer

1/2 c sour cream

1 T pesto

Topping

1/2 c panko

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1/2 c mozzerella 

In a 13x9 pan, place shredded chicken. Scatter leek mixture over the chicken. In a bowl mix soup, sour cream and pesto and add to chicken and stir gently to incorporate. Sprinkle panko then the two cheeses on top of chicken mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

* Saute 3 sliced leeks and a large container of sliced mushrooms in 1 t of butter and 1 t of olive oil. I buy the bulk size at Sam's or Costco. These freeze well! Divide into small containers, I try to do a 1/2 cup size. 

Cornbread and Croissant Southern Style Dressing

1 Peter 1:

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 10 inch cast iron skillet of cooked buttermilk cornbread 

4 toasted croissant, cut in half to toast, after toasting, dice

1 can cream of celery 

1 can cream of chicken

3 T fresh chopped sage

1 leek, sliced

1/4 c heavy cream

2 stalks celery, sliced thin

1 1/2 -2 c smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken

1 1/2 quarts Chicken stock, reserve the rest for gravy

In a 13x9 deep dish pan, crumble cornbread. Add the toasted croissant, soups, sage, leeks, cream, celery and chicken. Now add stock. Drizzle cream on top, bake 450 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until browned.

Sesame Oil Asian Dressing

James 2:26

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.

3 T clover honey

1 1/2 T Mitsukan rice wine vinegar

1/4 c light mayo

1 t Grey Poupon Dijon

1/8 t Imperial Dragon sesame oil

Whisk together.

Prosciutto Panino Pasta

James 1:22

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

President's Proscuitto Panino is gourmet meat with fresh mozzarella and basil from Sam's club

Panino roll, cut into 3 pieces, freeze in ziploc bags

1/3 of the Panino roll, chopped

1/2 t olive oil

2 t butter

1 leek, sliced

8 fresh small asparagus, cut into bite size pieces

2 large mushrooms, sliced

1 t chicken base seasoning

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 c cream

1/4 c 1/2 and 1/2

1/2 t ancho chili powder

1/2 t turmeric 

1/2 t smoky paprika

4 turns fresh black pepper

Angel hair pasta 1/2 box, cooked al dente

Reserve some pasta water

Sauté leeks, mushrooms and asparagus in oil and butter, add the chicken base seasoning to the veggies and add the chopped panino. When the veggies are tender, add the wine. Let it cook 2 minutes and add the cream, 1/2 &1/2 and the rest of the seasonings.

Add pasta and 1/2 c pasta water, stir with tongs to incorporate.