Compound Butter for Filets

And this is the promise that he made to us-eternal life. - 1 John 2:25

1 stick of softened salted butter

2 T fresh sweet basil, chopped

2 T roasted garlic

1 T chives, chopped

Bring butter to room temp,

Clean and chop basil and chives.

Mash roasted garlic.

Mix together and place on plastic wrap.

Mound into a log shape and refrigerate.

After your filet is cooked and still warm, add a small pat to the top.

Yum!

This could be used on all kinds of meats, fish or veggies.

Crispy Mongolian Shrimp and Chicken Over Rice

24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,

26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. - 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Shrimp and chicken seasoning:
1 t salt

1/2 t brown sugar
1/2 t of granulated garlic powder

Dipping batter for shrimp and chicken 

1/4 c soy sauce

1/2 c cornstarch 

1 egg, beaten

Whisk together, will be very thick

Oil for frying.

1/2 Bag of shrimp, cleaned, tail off

3 chicken tenderloins, chopped

Prepared brown basmati rice

2 baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced lengthwise

3 baby bell peppers, sliced matchstick style

1 t fresh ginger, minced

1 carrot, shredded

1/4 c Mirin

1 t roasted garlic, minced

1 leek, sliced thin

Preheat the oil to hot.
Add the shrimp and chicken to a bowl and season with salt, brown sugar and granulated garlic. Mix well.
Add shrimp and chicken to dipping batter and coat.
Fry the shrimp and chicken separately in the oil until golden brown. Then, remove the from the oil and let the shrimp and chicken drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. To the hot oil, add the ginger, bok choy, peppers, carrots, onions and garlic.

Sauce:1/2 c soy sauce

1/2 c honey

1/4 c brown sugar

1/4 c water
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 T oil

Cook the sauce ingredients over medium high heat stirring occasionally. Once the sauce thickens, it’s ready for use.

Roasted Yellow Cauliflower

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. - 1 Peter 5:8-10

1 head of yellow cauliflower, cut out root, separate into chunks

Olive oil, spritz or drizzle on pieces

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t kosher salt

1/4 t Cajun seasoning

1/4 c White wine, drizzle over

1 c Italian cheese blend

Roast 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Spritz pieces with oil, season and drizzle with wine. 

When done, sprinkle cheese, return to oven but turn off the heat. 

Meatball Stroganoff

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. - 1 Peter 2:24

8-10 Meatballs, cut into quarters

1 Leek, sliced

3 small banana bell pepper, sliced

6 Mushrooms, sliced

2 T Roasted garlic

2 T fresh Parsley

1 t olive oil

Pinch sugar

Pinch nutmeg

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Splash of cream

1/2 c Water 

1/2 c White wine

Add these in last.

1 c Sour cream

1/4 c Water mixed with 1 t cornstarch 

Egg noodles or (cooked angel hair, broken into 2 inch pieces)

Sauté leeks, mushrooms, roasted garlic and peppers in oil, add meatball pieces.

Season with all seasonings and parsley.

Cook until meatballs are done.

Add wine and water, simmer 5 minutes. 

Add sour cream and cream, stirring to incorporate.

Add cornstarch water mixture and stir until sauce gets thickened. 

Add noodles.

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.