Hey Ya'll

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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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Quick Herbed Chicken Marsala For Two






I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.  - Psalm 119:11




4 chicken tenderloins, beaten flat

Coating
3/4 c white wholewheat flour
1 T garlic herb seasoning
Sea Salt, to taste
Malabar cracked pepper, to taste

Butter/olive oil mixture, 1 pat of butter in a drizzle of oil

1 leek, sliced
1/8 c white wine
1/4 c Marsala 
1 c water


Melt butter in oil.
Coat pounded chicken in seasoned flour mixture.
Sauté until crisp.
These cook quickly and are so tender.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Drizzle a tad of oil and sauté leeks.
Add both wines and render to 1/2.
Add water, stirring until you have a sauce.
Add chicken back in.
Turn off heat. 
Serve over mashed potatoes!

Herbed Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes






This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.  - Psalm 119:50





6 medium to large Yukon's, peel and chunk
Water
2 T chicken base seasoning
Malabar cracked pepper
1 T parsley, optional

Cover potatoes with water, 3/4 the way up the side of your pan.
Add seasonings.
Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender.
Drain water in a cup and reserve.
Add 1/4 c water and beat with a mixer on low until creamy. 
If they are too dry add a little more cooking liquid as you beat.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Mesquite-Smoked Salt-Spiced Pecans






The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!  - Psalm 111:10






Pam cooking spray
Mesquite BBQ seasoning
Alderwood  smoked salt
Granulated Garlic 

Preheat toaster oven to 350.
*Spray and season nuts.
Place nuts in oven and cut oven off.
Leave nuts for 7-10 minutes. 

* Season according to your taste.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie






2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. 
3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.  - Psalm 111:2-3






2 regular pie crust, thaw and pierce bottom with fork

1 1/2 c rough chopped pecans
3 eggs, beaten
1 c sugar
1/4 c melted salted butter, cooled
1/2 c light Karo syrup
1 t cinnamon 
Bag of 60% Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate cacao chips

Beat eggs with a fork and then beat in sugar with a fork.
Add cooled melted butter, Karo and cinnamon.
Last add pecans.
Drop chocolate chips on the crust.
Space chocolate chips not touching across the bottom of pie crust. 
Pour 1/2 of the pecan pie filling on top.

Bake 375 degrees, top rack, for 20 minutes. 
Bump down to 350 and bake 10-15 more minutes.
When ready, pie should be browned and firm when you shake the pan.
It can be a little wiggly right in the middle and it will set when it cools, around 10 minutes.

Smoked BBQ Meatloaf Nachos








7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; 
8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. 
9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!  - Psalm 111:7-9






1 slice smoked BBQ meatloaf
sharp cheddar 
Tostado chips
Sweet onions or green onions 
BBQ sauce( I make my own) 

Spread out chips in a plate.
Sprinkle cheese.
Cut meatloaf in bites.
Heat 30 seconds in microwave. 
Add sauce and onions.
Delish!!!