Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce on Egg Noodles

17 May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed! 

18 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. 

19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!  - Psalm 72:17-19

2 c Beef tenderloin, smoked and sliced

4 large Mushrooms 

1 t olive oil

1 Leek

1/4 c Red wine 

1/2 c water

1 instant Brown Gravy packet

2 cups cooked Egg noodles

1 t Parsley

1/4 c half and half

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Kosher salt, to taste

Sauté leeks and mushrooms in oil.

When the mixture is tender add dry gravy mix.

Stir into mixture until dissolved and add wine, cooking a couple of minutes.

Now add water and half and half and cook until thickened.

Add all seasonings, beef and noodles.

Honey Kissed Bacon Avocado Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.  - Psalm 36:5

Basil Compound butter, recipe this blog under compound butter tab

Potato bread, toasted in skillet in a little compound butter

Crispy Bacon slices

Avocado, sliced 

Jalapeño Pimento cheese, spread on warm bread(I use Palmetto original)

Honey, very lightly drizzled on pimento cheese

Yummy Bacon and Chicken Easy Stir Fry

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 

2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.  - Psalm 67:1-2

Drizzle of olive oil

1/2 pat compound butter, I make my own, recipe on this blog under compound butter tab, basil paprika butter

1 ear of corn kernels 

1 rotisserie chicken breast, chopped

1/2 bell pepper, sliced

2 large green onions, slice on diagonal 

5 mushrooms, chopped

2 c cooked pasta, I used angel hair

3 slices cooked crisp chopped bacon

1/2 t dried dill

1/2 t smoked paprika

1/2 t smoked salt

A few turns cracked black pepper

1/2 t fresh rosemary, diced

1 T fresh sweet basil

1/2 t dried parsley

1/4 c half and half

Pinch of pepper flakes

Sauté veggies and herbs in compound butter and oil.

Add cooked bacon, cooked chicken and cooked pasta.

This was fast, delicious and healthy!

Basil Smoked Paprika Compound Butter

All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name." Selah  - Psalm 66:4

1 stick butter, softened

1/4 c fresh sweet basil, diced 

1/2 t smoked paprika

1/2 t shallot, diced

Mix well, roll into log, refrigerate. 

Updated Knock Off Flemings Potatoes

Mankind will say, "Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth."  - Psalm 58:11

3 T jalapeños or Poblanos, chopped 

4 oz. leeks or shallots, diced for shallots, chop for leeks

1 t olive oil

1 t Kosher salt

1 t coarse black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup half & half

4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated

4 oz. jack cheese, grated

2 oz. low moisture mozzarella, grated

1 t roasted mashed garlic

3 lbs. Red potatoes, medium size 

Instructions:

Remove seeds from jalapeños or Poblanos and dice finely. Cut ends off leeks. 

Dice the bottom 3 inches of leeks into 1/2-inch pieces.

If using shallots, dice.

Place oil in large sauce pot set on medium high heat. Add jalapeños or Poblanos, leeks or shallots, salt and pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add cream and half & half and bring to a simmer. When cream is hot, pull off stove, add cheeses and blend in thoroughly.

Microwave potatoes until fork tender, cool, peel and slice thinly. 

I cooked mine covered 4 minutes on one side, flip and repeat.

Cool in ice water for easy handling.

Spray sides and bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish with pan coating. Evenly distribute the potatoes and sauce in the pan.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350° F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, add 1/2 c cheddar and bake another 15 minutes till top is a golden brown.