Smoky Chipotle Okra and Tomatoes

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. - 2 Timothy 3:12-13

1 28 oz can Cento petites cut tomatoes

1 onion, sliced

2 T roasted garlic, mashed

2 c Okra, sliced

1/2 of a Smoky chipotle in adobo, chopped

1/4 c sliced thin carrot 

1/4 c Celery, sliced

1/4 c Bell pepper, chopped 

1/2 t olive oil

1 T Chicken base seasoning

Pinch of sugar

2 t Fresh Greek oregano

2 t Fresh sweet basil

1/2 t white pepper

Sauté onions, carrots, garlic, celery and smoky chipotle in oil. After  they are softened add seasonings and okra. Cook until okra begins to softened then add tomatoes and their juice. Simmer until okra is tender and add fresh herbs.

Jacked Up Hot Beef

1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,

3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good,

4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. - 2 Timothy 3:1-5

1/2 lb. ground lean beef

1/2 t olive oil

1 onion, sliced

5 mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

2 capfuls Jim Beam

2 T yellow mustard

1 t chicken base seasoning 

1/2 c half and half

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

Sauté onions, garlic seasoning and mushrooms in oil until they begin to soften. Pinch meat off in chunks and brown with onions mixture. After meat is done add whiskey, half and half and mustard to make a sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Avocado Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pocket

For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun? - Ecclesiastes 6:12

1 Naan bread, warmed

2 eggs, scrambled 

2 pieces of Colby jack cheese

2 pieces of cooked sausage, I use Tennessee Pride

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

1/2 of a sliced avocado 

Cut Naan bread with scissors to create a pocket.

Warm Naan bread.

Cook sausage patties until crisp.

Remove and drain on a piece of paper towel and chop.

Remove grease from skillet.

Scramble eggs, season and add cheese.

Slice avocado thin.

Stuff pocket in this order, avocado, eggs and cheese then sausage.

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.