FIREBIRD'S KNOCK OFF LOBSTER SPINACH QUESO DIP

But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior.  - Hosea 13:4

1 T OLIVE OIL

1/4 C GARLIC/SHALLOT MIX 

1/2 BAR CREAM CHEESE

1/2 BAG SPINACH

1 T SHRIMP BASE STOCK, RECIPE UNDER FISH/SHRIMP TAB

1/2 CAN TOMATO SOUP

3/4 C EVAPORATED MILK  

1 C PEPPER JACK CHEESE 

1/4 POUND LANGOUSTINE LOBSTER( PUBLIX FROZEN SECTION)

CHOP SPINACH AND LOBSTER. 

IN OIL, SAUTÉ GARLIC/SHALLOT MIXTURE UNTIL SOFT. 

ADD CREAM CHEESE, TOMATO SAUCE, MILK AND JACK CHEESE AND SHRIMP BASE. 

MELT CHEESE AND WHISK TOGETHER UNTIL BLENDED. 

ADD LOBSTER AND SPINACH. 

SIMMER ABOUT 10 MINUTES UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.

Shrimp Base Stock

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.  - Psalm 138:8

shrimp tails, I used 10 tails 

2 c water

1 t chicken base seasoning

1/2 c chopped leeks

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

4 mushroom stems

1 bay leaf

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon crushed

Fresh cracked pepper

4 parsley stems

Bring water to boil.

Add all ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.

Strain, reserve liquid and freeze.

Smoked Chicken Noodle and Veggie Stir Fry

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! 

6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.  - Psalm 126:5-6

2 c Smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken

Asparagus 

Mushrooms

Leeks

Carrots

1/4 c 1/2 and 1/2

Chicken Ramen noodles, discard flavor pgk and reserve 1 c pasta water

1/4 c White wine

2 heaping T Chicken base seasoning 

Make ramen and set aside.

Veggies:

1 bunch tiny stalk Asparagus 

6 Mushrooms, sliced

1 Leeks, sliced

2 Carrots, matchstick cut

Stir fry in a few drizzles of olive oil until slightly tender.

Add chicken, then add wine, 1/2 and 1/2 , seasoning, and pasta water.

Sauté until sauce reduces and thickens.

Add cooked and drained ramen.

This is an original ej creation. Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!  - Psalm 128:1

Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheets

Cinnamon sugar mixture

Butter in tub 

Glaze 

1/2 c Powdered sugar

1 t Milk

Drop 1/2 & 1/2

Drop Vanilla extract

Needs to be thick but pourable.

Bake 20 minutes on 375 degrees.

Roll out dough.

Sprinkle sugar/cinnamon mixture from end to end.

Take a fork and scrape the butter into tiny shreds.

Scatter over sugared dough.

Roll tightly. 

Slice into rolls.

Pour glaze on top.

Pot Likker Greens

Happy New Years!!!

Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.  - Psalm 128:4

Mixed greens, kale-turnip greens mustards roughly 32 oz

1 Onion, sliced

5 Mushrooms, sliced

1 t roasted Garlic

1 link grilled Smoked sausage

1 t Cajun seasoning

1 T Chicken base seasoning

2 T Sugar

2 t Pepper sauce

Olive oil for sautéing 

Water

Sauté, onions and mushrooms until softened, add roasted garlic.

Add dry seasonings, pepper sauce, sausage and then the water.

Start with 3 c of water.

Add greens next and stir.

You want enough water to come 3/4 of the way to the top of greens. 

Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes. 

Greens should be tender.

Serve with cornbread.