Jalapeño Cheese Spread

4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Galatians 1:4-5

4 oz Cheddar/Monterrey Jack

2 oz smoked Gouda, cut into chunks

2 oz smoked Gruyere, cut into chunks

6 slices pickled jalapeno and some juice (adjust according to desired fluffiness)

Splash of Worcestershire sauce

4 oz Cream cheese, cut into chunks

Put in processor and pulse until incorporated. Serve on pretzel chips or crackers. 

Smoky Gouda Cauliflower and Kale Gratin

23 He went up from there to Bethel, and while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, saying, "Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!"

24 And he turned around, and when he saw them, he cursed them in the name of the LORD. And two she-bears came out of the woods and tore forty-two of the boys.

25 From there he went on to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.

2 Kings 2:23-25

Head of cauliflower, cleaned and cut into chunks

6 leaves of red Russian kale

1 t olive oil

1/2 smoky Gouda

1/2 onion, sliced

1/4 c celery

1/4 carrots, sliced

Juice of 1/2 lemon and the zest

1 5 oz can Pet milk

Topping

1/2 c cheddar

1/2 c Panko

1/2 c canned onion rings 

Boil cauliflower, 10 minutes, in water to cover with 1 T of chicken base seasoning. 

Place in a 13x9 greased casserole.

Sauté onion, celery, carrots and kale in oil. 

Salt and pepper to taste.

Squeeze lemon juice and zest over kale mixture, cook 10 minutes until kale is tender, add Gouda. 

Take off heat and add pet milk.

Add kale mixture to the cauliflower mixture. 

Add topping and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Italian Sausage Sweet Potato and Kale Pasta

You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11

1/2 box cooked Penne pasta, reserve water

8 oz Italian Sausage, mash with potato masher while cooking to get small pieces

1 small sweet potato, microwave, peel and cut into small pieces

1 leek, sliced

2 t roasted garlic

black pepper

1/2 t nutmeg

1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Zest of 1/2 lemon

1c half and half

1 1/2 c pasta water

1 T chicken base seasoning

1 t honey

1/2 bunch Russian red kale, prepared*

1/4 c parmesan, grated

1/4 c smoky gouda, chopped

Prepare pasta, set aside.

Sauté sausage, set aside.

Prepare sweet potato.

* Sauté kale in pan with a splash of olive oil, leeks, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken base seasoning, honey and 3 T pasta water until tender. Add sweet potato and mash, leaving bits of potato visible.

Add cooked pasta and sausage.

Next add pasta water, cheeses and half and half.

On low heat simmer until thickened and pasta is coated. 

Buttery Parmesan Sage Brown Basmati Rice

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

1 T Butter

2 T fresh Sage

1 T roasted garlic

1/2 c Onion, chopped

1 c Brown Basmati Rice, takes 50 minutes to cook but so worth it

1 c Water

1/4 c Cream

1/2 c Parmesan

1 T Lemon juice 

1 t Lemon zest

Smoked salt 

Cracked black pepper

Prepare rice, set aside.

Sauté onion, garlic and sage in butter. 

Add seasoning, lemon juice and zest.

Next add cooked rice, water, half and half and parmesan. 

Stir until incorporated and sauce is thickened.

Almond Chicken Casserole

16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

3 c rotisserie chicken

1 1/2 c cooked basmati rice

1/4 c mayo 

1/4 c sour cream

1 t lemon juice

1/8 t sugar

1 t butter

Splash of olive oil

1/4 c celery

1 leek, sliced

1 carrot, julienned 

1/2 t chicken seasoning base

2 T fresh sage  

Smoked salt

Cracked pepper

Topping

1/4 c sharp cheese

1/4 c Panko

1/4 c canned onion rings, crushed

Sauté leeks, carrots, and sage in butter/oil mixture.

Add seasonings, chicken and rice.

Next add mayo, sour cream and lemon juice.

Place in casserole and add topping. 

Bake 20 minutes at 375.