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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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Hot Fanny Sauce Reduction






For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors.' For what is written about me has its fulfillment." - Luke 22:37

saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done." - Luke 22:42







This reduction was insane!!!! Served on hash browns topped with a filet and the hot fanny sauce!!!

1/2 c sugar
1&1/2 c chopped leeks
2 t charred poblano peppers, diced
1 c chicken broth
Sprinkle of smoked salt
1 T fine sweet Marsala
1 red bell pepper, charred
1/8 c red wine vinegar

Heat sugar over medium heat until it turns a caramel color.
Add leeks, salt and Poblanos.
Stir in broth and reduce to 1/2 c of sauce, add Marsala and cook 1 minute.
Add cooled sauce to blender that has the green bell pepper and vinegar and pulse.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

EJ 'S Cocktail Sauce




Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6






6 T ketchup
1 T prepared horseradish 
1 T lemon juice
1 T brown sugar


Mix well. Great for shrimp and fries!!!

Monday, January 25, 2016

Marsala Sauced Meatball Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Bake





Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.  - Psalm 25:4







1 pgk. Meatballs (Publix) cook and chopped up
1/4 c Fine Sweet Marsala
Cracked black pepper
1/4 T coarse kosher salt
1/2 t fresh Thyme 
1 T fresh sweet basil



1/2 pgk. spinach, wilt in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, 1/2 onion, 3 T cream cheese and 1/8 c heavy cream( prepare and set aside) cook until thickened


Spinach Ravioli stuffed with cheese and artichoke 
1 small Marinara sauce 
1 lb. Fresh mozzarella slices


Topping
1 c Italian cheese blend

Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes. If it starts browning too much cover loosely with foil.


Brown chopped up meatballs.
Add seasonings and Marsala.
Sauté until liquid disappears.
Take paper towels and pat around the meat to remove any grease.

In a 13x9 pan, spread 1 c of the marinara, then the ravioli.
Spread the spinach mixture on top of the ravioli.
Next add 1/2 of the meatball mixture.
Now add the slices of mozzarella.
Spread the rest of the marinara on the cheese, next the rest of the meat followed by the shredded cheese blend.




Sunday, January 24, 2016

Pumpkin Pie Spice Muffin Doughnuts






Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. - Luke 15:7





2 3/4 c AP flour
1 c white sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
1 T baking powder
1 t salt
3/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t ground nutmeg
1 c buttermilk
1 stick salted butter, melted
2 large eggs plus 1 large yolk


Sugar dip
1 c Turbinado sugar

1 stick salted butter, melted



Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. 
Spray 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil spray. 

Whisk flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and  nutmeg together in bowl. 

Whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs and yolk together in separate bowl. 

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with rubber spatula until just combined.

Scoop batter into prepared tin. 
Bake until doughnuts are lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 19 to 22 minutes. 
Let doughnuts cool in tin for 5 minutes.


Sugar dip
Remove doughnuts from tin. 
Working with 1 doughnut at a time, dip in melted butter, then roll in sugar, pressing lightly to adhere. 
Use your hand to press the sugar onto the doughnuts to coat them completely.
Transfer to wire rack to cool.





Friday, January 22, 2016

Zucchini Noodles with Carrots Onions and Garlic









But he will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!' - Luke 13:27








This is a delicious side dish!!!

3 large zucchini, cut into Zoodles
1 onion, thin sliced
2 carrots, carrot sticks
2 T roasted garlic, mashed
Drizzle of olive oil
1 t clarified butter
Cracked black pepper
Coarse kosher salt
1/2 t Cajun seasoning



Put the oil and the clarified butter in a large non stick skillet and heat.
Add the onions, the carrots and the garlic.
Sauté until onions are soft, add all seasonings and the zucchini zoodles.
Stir to incorporate and sauté for 2 minutes.