Maple Ham Waffle and Potato Bake

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. - Hebrews 11:6

1 1/2 c Ham, chopped

2 cellophane pkgs. from Mini Maple flavored Waffle, baked crisp and quartered

1 c Shredded potatoes, fried with onion, salted and peppered 

1/2 onion

1 1/2 c Cheese, reserve 1/2 c for top

4 Eggs, beaten

1/4 c buttermilk

1/4 c milk

1/4 c Maple syrup

Optional:

Drizzle bourbon white chocolate sauce on top!!

Bottle of white chocolate sauce with a capful of bourbon.

Shake.

Fry potatoes and onions together in a little olive oil. Drain.

Toast waffles.

Chop ham.

Grate potatoes and mash between paper towels to remove water.

Put little chunks of the potatoes. 

Layer waffles in a casserole, followed by ham, then potato mixture, then cheese and repeat layer.

Beat eggs and add milks.

Pour over layers.

Cover with plastic wrap and top with heavy skillet.

Set in fridge for 30 minutes.

Set on counter for 15 minutes so you will have even baking.

Top with 1/2 c cheese.

Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Jim Beam Mustard Sauce Philly Cheesesteak

18 "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. 

19 If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; 

20 but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."  - Isaiah 1:18-20

1/2 lb. Sliced no nitrate beef

6 slices Muenster cheese

2 t roasted garlic

1 sliced Onion

2 capfuls Jim Beam

2 t yellow Mustard

Sliced Avocado

Lettuce 

Pickles slices, sweet or dill

Onion rolls, toasted

Sauté onions and garlic in a little olive oil. When they are translucent, add beef. Now add whiskey and mustard, stir to incorporate. Chop cheese and melt into beef mixture.

To build sandwich, toast bun, add lettuce, then beef mixture and pickles.

Cuban Salmon Cakes

And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, - Hebrews 5:9

2-6 ounce cans salmon

1 c crushed Butter flavored crackers
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 onion, diced

1/2 shallot, diced
1 stalk celery, minced
1/8 t pepper flakes

1 T lemon juice
2 t dry mustard
1/2 t kosher salt
1 t Cuban seasoning
1 t garlic granules
1 t onion powder

2 T fresh cilantro 
olive oil for frying

Drain salmon and set aside. In a large bowl add crackers, minced vegetables, all the spices, juice and mayo mix well. 
Add salmon. 
Make salmon patties and roll in panko. 
Add more lemon juice if desired.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add patties and brown.

Drain on paper towel.

Serve with smoky remoulade found on this blog under the sauces tab. 
You can also bake these, preheated 425 degrees.
Drizzle with clarified butter, 15 minutes on each side, if not browned enough, put under broiler on middle rack for 1 minute or until desired brownness. 

Poblano Avocado Cream Sauce

So we see that they were unable to enter because of unbelief. - Hebrews 3:19

4 T chopped charred Poblanos 

1 t olive oil

1 t Worcestershire sauce

1 avocado, chopped and mashed

1 shallot, diced

1/2 lime squeezed for juice 

3/4 c Sour cream

Sauté shallots, lime juice and Poblanos in oil.

Take off heat.

Add Worcestershire sauce and sour cream.

To thicken, add mashed avocado.

Cuban Style Chili Relleno Dip with Poblano Avocado Cream Sauce

3 For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses-as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.

4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.) - Hebrews 3:3-4

1 rotisserie chicken, chopped

2 Roasted Poblanos, seeded and scraped, cut in strips and chopped(reserve meat around the stem for cream sauce)

1 small can evaporated milk

1/4 c half and half

1/2 of a lime, juiced

1/3 of a block of cream cheese, room temperature and chopped

1 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 c smoked Gouda 

1/4 c smoked Gruyere shredded

2 T fresh cilantro

2 T Greek oregano

2 T spicy oregano

2 t sweet basil

5 sliced mushrooms, sliced

1 shallot diced

1 leek, sliced

1 T Cuban seasoning

Smoked salt and pepper to taste

1 t olive oil

1 t butter

Toppings

Poblano avocado cream sauce, recipe on this blog under sauce tab

Tomatoes, chopped

Preheat oven at 350 degrees.

Sauté leeks, shallots and mushrooms in butter and olive oil.

Add chicken, milk, half and half, cream cheese and 1/3 of all the types of cheese.

Next add spices, salt and pepper.

In a 13x9 pan, place half of the chicken mixture, then half the poblano and repeat again.

Top with all the cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Top with sauce and tomatoes and serve with black bean tortilla chips.