Green Tomato Casserole

13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.

14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

4 medium green tomatoes, sliced thin and chopped 

1 t sugar

1 t salt

1 shallot, diced

1/2 t cajun seasoning

Cracked black pepper

1 pgk. ritz crackers, crushed

1 c  shredded sharp cheddar 

1/2 c mozzarella 

1/2 c cream

1/4 c canned onion rings, crushed

2 T fresh parsley, chopped

I created this today and it was delicious! 

Arrange one layer of tomatoes in the bottom of casserole.

Sprinkle with sugar, salt, garlic and pepper, 1/2 crackers and 1/2 cheeses.

Add 1/2 of cream to each layer of tomatoes.

Repeat twice.

Add parsley on top of second layer.

Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

Add remaining cheese and onion rings bake uncovered until cheese melts.

Baby Bok Choy and Spicy Honey Pork Tenderloin

For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Just finished creating this for lunch! Yum!

Marinade for pork

2 t cornstarch

2 T soy sauce

1 T rice wine

1/2 t rice vinegar

1 T honey

2 c chopped pork tenderloin

1/2 c carrots, sliced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced lengthwise 

2 roasted garlic cloves

1 shallot, diced

1 t olive oil

2 t corn starch

1 T honey

2 T soy sauce

1 T Mirin rice wine

1/4 t red pepper flakes

noodles, cooked ( I used Ramen and discarded the seasoning)

Toss noodles in 1/2 t olive oil

Cashews, (optional)

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, honey, rice wine, water, and soy sauce. 

Cut the end off of the bok choy and slice the leaves lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide strips. Put the bok choy in a collinder and run under water and set aside.

Slice the carrots into matchsticks. 

Cut the pork into thin strips. 

In a large skillet or wok, add the oil, ginger, and garlic. Heat the skillet medium high and add the marinated pork.

Add the bok choy, the soy sauce mixture and the red pepper flakes into the skillet and toss with the pork and carrots. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the bok choy is wilted and the sauce is thickened.

As an afterthought, my husband added cashews to the finished dish, it was a very good choice!!!

Spicy Chicken Noodles

13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1/2 c green cabbage, cut in strips

1 leek

2 carrots, diced 

1 bunch Broccolini 

4 mushrooms, sliced

2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grate

1 t roasted garlic

1 large chicken breast, cut into small chunks

1 t olive oil

2 packages ramen noodles, (discard season packet) or soba noodles

1 t sesame oil 

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup worcestershire sauce

2 T sweet chili Thai sauce

1 T honey

Begin by preparing the meat and vegetables for stir frying. Peel the ginger and grate. Grate the carrots. Slice the leeks. Cut the broccolini into bite-sized pieces. Cut cabbage into strips. Cut the chicken into chunks.

Prepare noodles, when done, drain and toss in sesame oil. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and grated ginger, sauté. Add the chicken and cook until they are no longer pink.

Once the chicken is cooked through, add all of the vegetables. Stir and cook until wilted.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, sweet chili Thai sauce and honey. Stir until the sweet chili Thai sauce and honey are dissolved. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables with the heat still on medium high. Add the noodles, stir to coat everything in the sauce, and heat through.

Cheesy Broccoli Carrot Casserole

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

1 t Olive oil

1 pgk Broccoli, steamed

2 Carrots, slice thin

1 Onion, chopped

1 rib of Celery

1 t Chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

1/4 t Garlic

1 can Cream of mushroom

1/4 Cream

1/4 Mayo

1 1/4 c sharp cheddar, reserve quarter cup for topping

Sleeve of Ritz, crushed

1/4 c canned crushed onion rings

In oil, sauté onions, carrots, celery and all the seasonings.

In a 13x9 pan, place the steamed broccoli, the veggie sauté, cream, cheese, mayo, and the soup. Mix well. Crush Ritz, put on top and add onion rings and rest of cheese. Bake 350 for 30 minutes.

Citrus Chicken Pasta with Creamy Smoked Gouda Sauce

6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,

7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.

9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,

10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.

11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,

12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.

13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,

14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

Colossians 2:6-15

2 c grilled chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces

1/4 c Gouda

1/4 c Carrots

1/4 c celery

1 Leek

1 T roasted Garlic

6 asparagus spears, cut into bite size pieces

1 T olive oil, for sautéing veggies 

1/2 box of Linguini, prepared

1/2 t Cuban seasoning

Smoked salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

1/4 c Cream

1/4 Half and half 

Pasta water

1 Lime juiced

Zest of 1/2 lime

1/4 c Apple juice

Place oil in large skillet, heat and add garlic, leeks, celery, asparagus, carrots and seasoning. Remove and add a little more oil to sear chicken, zest of lime and juice.

Next add cheese, cream, half and half, pasta water and juice.

Cook just until sauce is thickened and cheese is melted. 

Toss pasta in sauce and serve.