Smoky Paprika Hot Pepper Flake Chunky Potato and Onion Hash

For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; but God is the one you must fear. - Ecclesiastes 5:7

2 red potatoes, 4-5 inch length

1 onion, chopped

1/2 c Olive oil

1/2 t Seasoned salt

1/4 t Granulated garlic

1/2 t Smoky paprika

Pinch hot pepper flakes

Microwave potatoes 2 1/2 minutes on each side.

Slice in medallions, pull peel off with a fork.

Heat oil in cast iron skillet.

Add potatoes to skillet, sprinkle on seasonings.

After potatoes have cooked a few minutes, add onions.

These potatoes cook fast because of their time in the microwave.

You mainly want to crisp the potatoes.

These are delicious!!

Panko Crusted Fried Chicken and Avocado Slices on a Croissant

A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.  - Ecclesiastes 1:4

4 chicken tenderloins, season with smoked salt and cracked pepper

1 beaten egg

1/2 c white whole wheat flour

1 c Panko bread crumbs

1/4 c garlic and herb dry seasoning

4 cocktail size croissant, toasted

Sliced avocado

Thin sliced sweet onions

Olive oil for frying

Add herb seasoning to Panko.

Dipping order for chicken:

Beaten egg

Flour

Beaten egg

Panko

Fry in hot oil. Flip.

Chicken is done when it is not pink on the inside.

I cooked mine about 7 minutes on each side on medium high heat.

To check, slice the thickest piece in half.

To build sandwich, onto the croissant add avocado slices, then chicken and end with thin onion slices.

Beef and Cheese with Rum Mustard Sauce on an Onion Roll

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. 

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely. 

Proverbs 28:4-5

Onion rolls( I get mine in the deli at Sprouts)

No nitrate beef from Sprouts deli

1/2 of a onion, thin sliced

1 cap full Rum

1 t yellow mustard

1/2 t olive oil

Kosher dill slices

4 pieces of crisp cooked bacon

Slices of Cheddar/Colby cheese

Split rolls.

Slice enough cheese to cover one side of the roll and toast.

Sauté onion in oil just till onions are soft.

Add beef, mustard and rum, heat just till beef is warm.

To build the sandwich, add beef, onions, bacon to roll. 

Top mixture with pickles and slice roll.

Yum!!!

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!!!