Smashed Avocado Aioli

My steadfast love I will keep for him forever, and my covenant will stand firm for him.  - Psalm 89:47 

1 Avocado, peel, seed and smash with a fork

1/2 t Mayo

Pinch of Kosher salt

Pinch of Garlic granules

Pinch of Grill Mates Applewood rub

Pinch of Grill Mates Mesquite rub

1/2 of a lime, juiced

Add all ingredients and stir together with a fork.

Use as a dip or a sandwich spread.

Potato Soup with Bacon and Seasoned Croutons( knock off J Alexander's)

5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones! 

6 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD, 

7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?  - Psalm 89:5-7

6 medium potatoes, cook in microwave 3-4 minutes and flip, repeat, chop

2 T chicken base seasoning

Cracked black pepper

2 t parsley

1 onion, chopped

Drizzle of olive oil

1 t roasted garlic

1/2 c sharp cheddar Cheese

1/4 c smoked Gouda

3/4 block of Cream cheese, cubed

Water

Toppings

Cheese 

Bacon bits 

Croutons, seasoned( I cut up French bread, toss in oil, season with salt and garlic, fry in skillet.

Add a drizzle of oil to pot. Add onions and cook until tender, add garlic.

Add chicken base and stir to dissolve.

Add 1 1/2 qt water, bring to boil.

Add cooked potatoes, pepper, parsley, cheese and cream cheese.

Simmer 30 minutes.

Use an emersion blender to break up potatoes.

Thicken soup with cornstarch that has been dissolved in water.

City Ham Steaks for Two

26  I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. - Ezekiel 36:26-27

I adapted this from Alton Brown's City Ham recipe.

This would be great the Holidays!!

Ham Steak, I used Costco Kirkland brand(3 steaks to a pgk.)

Yellow mustard

Brown sugar

1 T Bourbon

1 t Molasses 

Ginger snaps, crushed 

Paint the ham steak with yellow mustard.

Sprinkle with brown sugar, this is a preference thing. I used about 3 T but you could do more or less.

Mix the bourbon and molasses.

Drizzle over brown sugar.

Add crushed cookies. Crush in a food processor or blender.

Bake in a 350 oven for 45 minutes.

The crust should slightly harden.

This is delicious!!!

Light Tasty Waffles for Two

1  God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 

2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. 

3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. 

4 They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!"  - Psalm 83:1-4

These are delicious!! Just like Belgium waffles from a restaurant!! 

1 egg

1 c white wheat flour

7/8 c milk

1/4 c olive oil

2 T sugar

2 heaping t baking powder

1/4 t salt

1 T vanilla extract

Using an electric hand mixer on lowest setting, beat egg until light and fluffy.

Add all ingredients and beat until incorporated.

Heat waffle maker.

Spray with non stick and fill with batter.

Do not overfill.

Waffles should be browned, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. 

To reheat, toast in toaster oven.

You can add chocolate chips or pecans to the batter.

Serving suggestion:

Butter and honey

Fruit, honey, cool whip

Honey, toasted pecans, powered sugar and cool whip 

Fresh Kimchi

And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - Ephesians 5:2

Thus might be very spicy!!!!

3 T Kosher salt

1 small Savoy cabbage, chopped

1 baby bok choy, chopped

1 daikon radish, sliced

3 carrots, sliced

1/2 inch fresh piece of ginger root, chopped

2 T sugar

1 T toasted sesame seed

1 T sesame oil

3 green onions, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 t roasted garlic

1/2 jar of Chili paste, I bought Sambal Oelek

Make a brine of water and salt, enough to cover cabbage veggie mixture.

Weight down, soak 3 hours until cabbage is soft.

Reserve the brine.

Cover the cabbage veggie mix with the chili paste, toasted sesame seeds, sugar and sesame oil.

Place in a glass container that seals and press the liquid out, takes a few times. Do not drain.

Then add the reserved brine if necessary just to cover mixture.

Press down once more.

Refrigerate.

May be eaten immediately or stored refrigerated until it ferments.

I have not tasted this yet but it smells delicious!!