Meatball Lasagna

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18

Bake 375 degrees.

Meat sauce:

1 large package of Publix meatballs or 2 pgks Walmart Parmesan meat balls

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

2 t roasted garlic, mashed

1/2 c Fresh basil, chopped

3 ice cube of Fresh spicy oregano, I froze mine from my plants back in the summer

1 c Parmesan

1/2 c Jim Beam

1 T coarse smoked salt

Sauce:

1 Prego Traditional Sauce, 45oz

22 oz water

White layer:

40 oz Cottage cheese

3 eggs

1/2 c Mascarpone 

Salt and pepper

1/2 c Parmesan cheese

1 lb shredded Mozzarella  

Lasagna noodles, cooked 8 minutes

13x9 pan covered lightly with foil 25 minutes, then uncovered 25 minutes.

In a large cast iron Dutch oven, add a tiny amount of olive oil to sauté onions and peppers. Add meatballs and as they brown, mash with a potato masher. When browned add whiskey, then sauce and water.

To assemble:

Spoon a light layer of sauce on bottom.

Follow with noodles which I cut to fit pan, white sauce, mozzarella, meat sauce and then noodles, repeat to top of pan.

End with Parmesan and mozzarella.

Let it sit for 15 minutes before you cut it.

We ate the small one and froze the other.

This made 1 pan of 3-layer 13x9 lasagna and 1 pan 2-layer 13x9 pan.

Mac and Cheese for Two

Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. Acts 25:19

1/2 box of elbow macaroni, cooked al dente, I use Dreamfields 

1/2 stick butter, cut into slices

1 1/4 c milk

1 egg

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 1/4 c sharp cheddar, shredded

Smoked paprika to sprinkle on top

With a whisk and a small bowl, beat egg and milk. 

In a buttered casserole, place noodles, cheese and butter, stir.

Add milk-egg mixture and swirl with a fork.

Sprinkle with smoked paprika.

Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes, turn on broiler and slightly brown top.

Cuban Roast Beef for Sandwiches

4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

Ephesians 5:4-6

Slightly spiced beef with a hint of citrus and orange.

Crusty bread, I used White Mountain bread from Publix bakery

Chuck Roast, cut into 4 chunks

Cuban Dry Rub, this blog under Rubs tab

Olive oil for searing meat

2 onions cut in half and sliced

A few turns of Salt and pepper on the onions

1/2 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

1 c water

1 T dried orange peel

2 T lime juice

6 Turns of smoked salt on the meat before cooking

2 sliced avocados for sandwiches

In a skillet, add a little olive oil, heat oil and place roast pieces that have been generously rubbed with Cuban dry rub. Set aside after searing.

In a pressure cooker, place a 1 T of olive oil, heat and add onions, cooking until translucent. Add wine, water, juice and orange peel. Cook for 5 minutes and add meat, then the smoked salt. Put on cooker top and pressure gauge and bring to a steady rocking motion. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. Place in sink and run cold water over top. Do not remove top until you hear the pressure release, it will be a hissing sound and the pop off valve in the top near the handle will fall down. Remove meat to a cutting board and slice, reserve gravy. Toast bread, top with meat and gravy. Add slices of avocado. Yum!!

CUBAN DRY RUB

12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?

13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.

14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised.

16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised.

17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.

20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.

23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.

24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power.

25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

27 For "God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "all things are put in subjection," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him.

28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

1 Corinthians 15:12-28

2 T cumin 

2 T paprika

2 t garlic powder

1/2 t crushed red pepper

2 T Cajun seasoning

1 T coarse sea salt

Mix together.

Milk Makers Cookies

9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law.

10 Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Nehemiah 8:9-10

These cookies are for lactating mothers but they are delicious for anyone!!!

1 cup self raising white whole wheat flour (if you have plain flour, add 1/2 tsp baking powder)

1/2 cup low fat butter (for a healthier option, use organic, virgin coconut oil instead which is super good for you!) ( I used the coconut oil) if it has gotten solid, nuke it 5 seconds, then another 5 seconds, it needs to be like softened butter!

3/4 cup brown sugar 

2 tablespoons flaxseeds (can be found at Walmart or a health food store

1 egg

2-3 tablespoons of water (depends if you prefer moister cookies)

1 tablespoon vanilla 

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1-2 tablespoons of brewers yeast (buy at Whole Foods in the vitamin section, Bluebonnet brand is best) (do not substitute with bakers yeast or any other yeast).

1/2 teaspoon salt (use himalayan salt if possible) I just used coarse sea salt!

1 & 1/2 cups oats (get the thicker cut oats if you can) I used old fashioned oats!

1/2 of a 60% chocolate cocoa bar, chopped with knife( I used Ghirardelli)

DO NOT leave out or substitute the brewers yeast for any other products or yeasts… it’s one of the main ingredients that makes them work.

Nutritional yeast and bakers yeast are different – don’t use these

In a large mixing bowl, using a whisk, cream the butter and sugar then add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine the flaxseed and water, let sit for a few minutes before adding to mix.

Add the dry ingredients (apart from the oats and your additional ingredients) and mix well again.

Finally, stir in the oats and your additional ingredient.

Using a teaspoon to dip out, roll into ball and flatten, just a little, in the middle. 

Bake for 10 minutes, at 345 degrees, worked perfect for a soft center and a lightly crunchy edge.