Vanilla Caramel Mocha Frappé

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

8 oz. strong cold coffee

1 oz. whole milk

1 oz. half and half

2 T chocolate malt

1/4 c caramel topping, extra for garnish

1/8 c agave

1 t vanilla

Ice 

Spray whip cream

Place all ingredients in a blender, blend.

Add ice to the top.

Pulverize ice until mixture is smooth.

Top with drizzle of caramel and spray whip cream.

Yum!!!

Chinese Beef Boneless Short Ribs

My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!  - Psalm 119:25

2 1/2 c water

1/2 c dry red wine

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 T hoisin sauce

2 T molasses

3 leeks, white parts, cut on diagonal 

1 chunk ginger, peeled, halved and crushed

4 T roasted garlic

1/2 t five-spice powder

1/2 t red pepper flakes

3 lbs. boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut cross wise into 4-inch lengths

Add at the end.

1 t cornstarch, dissolve in 1/8 c water, to thicken sauce

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally 2 to 3 minutes. 

Stir in wine, soy sauce, hoisin, molasses, leeks, ginger, garlic, five-spice powder, and pepper flakes. 

Stir in beef and bring to simmer. 

Remove pot from heat. 

Cover tightly with sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, then the lid. 

Place back on heat and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours on medium heat, stirring halfway through cooking.

Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate. Whisk in the watered down cornstarch mixture.

When sauce thickens, add beef back in.

So delicious!!! 

Deconstructed Blue Cheese Wedge Salad

I love you, O LORD, my strength.  - Psalm 18:1

Hearts of Romaine

Stilton Blue Cheese, crumbled

Candied Pecans

Tomatoes 

Crispy fried bacon, crumbled

Dressing of your choice

Hot Fanny Sauced Pork Tenderloin

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;  - Psalm 45:6

1 golden rotisserie flavored pork tenderloins, grill

Slice and drizzle hot fanny sauce all over.

Yum!

Hot fanny sauce recipe under the sauce tab on this blog.

Egg Noodle Mac & Cheese

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 

3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah  Psalm 46:1-3

Prepared egg noodles( I used 6 oz. dry and then cooked al dente)

1 shallot

1 t clarified butter

1 t roasted garlic

1/8 c red bell peppers

Sauté these together.

Cheese sauce:

1/2 c sharp Cheddar 

3/4 c smoked Gouda 

1/2 c Fontina  

1 t tomato paste

1 c half and half

1 t smoky chipotle Tabasco

1 t dry mustard

1 t smoked paprika 

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper

Bring half and half up to a boil, add seasonings and cheeses.

Stir until melted.

Pour over noodles and top with crust.

Crust:

1/2 c panko

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1/2 c crushed canned onion rings

Bake 350 for 20 minutes.