Szechuan Chicken and Shrimp

And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,  - Revelation 5:9

THIS WAS ABSOLUTLY DELICIOUS, ONE OF MY BEST CREATIONS!!!

Sauce

1⁄2 c water

1 t chicken base seasoning

2 T honey 

2 T soy sauce

2 t rice wine vinegar

2 t balsamic vinegar

1 T sesame oil

1 T Chinese rice wine

1 t Sriracha 

1 t fish sauce

2 t cornstarch

1/4 sesame seeds

Chicken and shrimp soak:

6 chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces

1/2 lb. frozen cooked shrimp

1 t baking soda

1⁄2 c cold water

2 t Chinese rice wine 

2 t cornstarch

Stir-Fry

4 mushrooms

2 t Fresh ginger, grated

2 t roasted garlic, mashed

1 onion

1 shallot

2 zucchini, cut into noodles*

Olive oil

Add cashews before serving for crunchy goodness!!! 

Whisk all sauce ingredients together in bowl. Set aside.

Cut chicken into pieces.

Remove tails from shrimp.

Add to the soak.

For the stir fry oil, combine garlic, and ginger and add to hot oil. 

Add the drained chicken and cook until done, about 7 minutes.

Remove the chicken.

Add 1 T oil.

Add to hot oil, all the veggies except zucchini noodles.

Add chicken back in along with the shrimp.

Now add the zucchini noodles.

Stir fry 2 minutes and add sauce.

*I made my noodles with my mandolin. I sliced them into long flat pieces, then stacked them together and sliced into noodles.

Sweet Potato Cabbage Gratin

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,

12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. - Titus 2:11-14

2 Sweet potato, cut into 1" chunks

1/4 head Cabbage, shredded

1 c Sour cream

1/2 c buttermilk

1/2 c Smoky Gouda

1 t Chicken base seasoning

1 t Cajun seasoning

Topping

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 c crushed onion rings

1/4 c mozzarella, shredded

1/4 C sharp cheddar

1/4 c Panko

Directions

Combine the sour cream, Gouda, buttermilk and seasonings then add veggies.

Place in greased deep dish pie plate.

Top with the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, onion rings and Panko.

Bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Easy Cheesy Corned Beef Hash Casserole

Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. - Ecclesiastes 8:11

3 #2 cut sliced deli corned beef, stacked and diced

2 T olive oil

1 Onion, sliced

1 shallot, diced

1 pgk frozen potatoes O'Brien, thawed

1/2 red Bell pepper, diced

1 Carrot, diced

4 mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

1 T roasted Garlic, mashed 

2 t Fresh spicy oregano

2 t Fresh flat leaf parsley

1 t chicken base seasoning

1/2 c water

1 1/4 c Sharp cheddar, reserve 1/4 c for top

In oil, sauté all seasoned (chicken base seasoning)veggies, when they are tender, add potatoes, water and corned beef. Cook 10 minutes and add cheese and fresh herbs. Put into a greased casserole, cover and bake 35 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Uncover and add 1/4 c of cheese. Bake 10 more minutes.

Sicilian Baked Pork Chops

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. - Ecclesiastes 9:18

3 eggs, beaten

3 T half and half 

1 1/2 c Panko bread crumbs, season with 1 T garlic and herb seasoning

1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese

2 T fresh parsley

1 T fresh spicy oregano

 2 T olive oil

 2 roasted garlic, mashed

 4 pork chops, bone in and pounded to tenderize 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and half and half. In a separate small bowl, mix the Panko, Parmesan cheese, seasonings, fresh spicy oregano and parsley.

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic to flavor oil. 

Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating evenly. Place coated pork chops in the skillet, and brown abut 5 minutes on each side.

Place the skillet and pork chops in the preheated oven, and cook 25 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

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.