Best Chicken Parmesan Ever

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

6 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 

7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 

8 and "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 

1 Peter 2:4-8

This is a good way to make Chicken Parmesan for a crowd!

Chicken prep:

8 boneless skinless chicken breast tenderloins, pounded
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1c Panko
1/2 c Italian Seasoned bread crumbs
1 T garlic and herb seasoning

2 T butter or 2 tablespoons margarine


1/2 of the package spaghetti pasta, cooked, set aside
1 jar Marinara sauce ( I used Aldi brand)
1 c Italian blend cheese, I buy mine at Sam's
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley 
1 c Mozzarella, shredded

Fresh pasta

Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet.
Dip chicken in egg, and dredge in seasoned panko.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken in butter/oil mixture until browned on both sides.
Drain on paper towel. 
Cut chicken into bite size pieces.

Cover bottom of pan with a light layer of sauce, then sprinkle a little cheese.
Stick under broiler to melt cheese.
Layer pasta, half the sauce, then the chicken, then the rest of the sauce.
Sprinkle with Italian blend cheese, then Mozzarella and the parsley.
Place under broiler to melt cheese.

Cuban Spiced Chops

23 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread,

24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

25 In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."

26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

4 boneless pork chops

2 T butter

1 T olive oil

2 T Jim Beam

2 T lime juice

Brine chops in 1/4 c each salt/sugar and water to cover chops for 30 minutes.

Place in Ziploc and pound thin. 

Season with Cuban dry rub found on this blog under rubs tab.

Saute in olive oil and butter until a internal temp of 155 degrees. 

Pour 2 T of Jim Beam and 2 T of lime juice on chops, remove from heat, after 1 minute, flip the chops. Melt in your mouth 

deliciousness !!!

EJ's Broccoli Soup Panera Knock Off

For "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof." 1 Corinthians 10:26

4 T butter

1/2 t olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 c half-and-half

1 c heavy cream
3 c water

2 T chicken base seasoning
2 bay leaves
1/2 t nutmeg
Hickory smoked salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
4 c broccoli florets
2 large carrot, diced
2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 c smoked Gouda


Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the leeks and carrots, cooking until tender. Whisk in the flour and cook 3 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half and cream until smooth. Add the water and chicken base seasoning, bay leaves and nutmeg. Next, season with hickory smoked salt and cracked black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, until thickened. Stir often.

Add the broccoli to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves.

Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted. Enjoy!!!

German Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2

so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5

But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"-  1 Corinthians 2:9

14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

15 The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one.

1 Corinthians 2:14-15

1 English cucumber, sliced paper thin

1 onion, sliced paper thin

6 tomatoes, chopped

Dressing:

1/2 c sour cream

3 T white vinegar

2 T white sugar

1 T seasoned salt

1/2 t dill

Cracked black pepper

Whisk dressing together and add tomatoes, onions and cucumbers.

Chill.

Top Taste Sweet Potato Casserole

"My days are swifter than a runner; they flee away; they see no good.  Job 9:25

3 c mashed sweet potatoes

1 c brown sugar ( I made mine cause I was out, see note at bottom, it was delicious )**

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 t vanilla

1/2 t cinnamon 

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c melted butter

Topping:

1/2 c brown sugar

1/3 c white wholewheat flour

1/3 c melted butter

1 c chopped pecans

Combine first 6 ingredients. Whisk together thoroughly and pour into a buttered casserole dish.

Mix remaining ingredients together and sprinkle over top.

Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, until hot and browned.

* * To make brown sugar:

1 c sugar

1 1/2 T molasses, unsulfured

Whisk together.