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I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Not Fried Mongolian Pork







Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. - Hebrews 2:17







Marinade for pork:
Sliced pork, I used 2 bone in chops 
1/4 c light soy sauce 
2 T hoisin sauce
1 t sesame oil
1/4 c cornstarch
1/2 t baking powder
1 t rice wine vinegar 
1/2 t olive oil

Make the marinade.
Slice pork really thin.
Place in marinade for 1 hr.
You can deep fry this or just do a stir fry.
Fried will be sort of crispy.
Whichever you do, remove and set aside.

oil for frying or stir frying 

For the sauce:
1 T ginger, minced
1 T garlic, minced
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c of Mirin rice wine
Pinch of chili flakes
1/2 c of honey
1 T brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
Sesame seeds

Make sauce and set aside.

Veggies:
Baby bok choy
Zucchini noodles
Carrot, matchstick cut
Leek, sliced

Wash and prepare veggies.

Garnish:
Green onions, bias cut
Cashews

After pork is done, remove from pan and set aside. Using the same pan, add a little oil and stir fry veggies. Add pork back in and add sauce, cooking until thickened. Add garnish and enjoy!

Sriracha Onion Rings






14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it
15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:14-17









1 really large onion, sliced into rings and separated 
Olive oil for frying
Sriracha 
1 c white whole wheat Flour
1 t salt Salt
1 T Baking powder
2 Eggs, beaten
1 c Milk
1 c Panko( will need more) 

Dipping order
Flour mixed with baking powder and salt
Egg mixed with milk and Sriracha 
Panko

Dip onions, place on rack and let dry a few minutes.
Be sure to shake excess egg mixture off before placing in the Panko. 
You will have to replace Panko when it gets moisture in it because it won't stick. Drain and salt finished rings on paper towels.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

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.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

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.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

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.