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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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Monday, May 11, 2015

Avocado Topped Chicken Cheesesteak with Half Sours







17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. - James 3:17-18









1 Rotisserie chicken breast, chopped
1 t butter, for sautéing onions
1/2 sliced Onions 
1 t roasted garlic, mashed
2 slices Munster cheese, torn into strips
1/2 t Cuban seasoning
1 cap full Jim Beam
2 t Yellow mustard
Onion Buns, toasted



Half Sours

1 sliced English cucumber
3 T red wine vinegar
2 T kosher salt
1/2 t granulated garlic
1/2 onion, sliced
Pinch pepper flakes
1/2 t pickling spice
1 t dill weed
Water
Quart size jar

Place seasonings in jar, add vinegar and 1 c water.
Shake.
Add onion and cucumber slices.
Add more water if needed so you have 2 inches empty head space at the top.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours, turning and slightly shaking frequently. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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.

Monday, May 4, 2015

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.

Friday, May 1, 2015

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. 


Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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.