Beef Sun Dried Tomatoes Eggplant and Penne Pasta Bake

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,

21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. - Ephesians 3:14-21

1 and 1/4 lb. beef, cooked and drained

1 shallot, diced

2 c cooked penne pasta, cook al dente

1 c 4 cheese Italian cheese blend

1/2 c heavy cream

1/4 c sun dried tomatoes on oil, chopped

1 grilled eggplant, chopped

1 sm. jar of spaghetti sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t garlic granules

1 t fresh sweet basil

1 t fresh oregano

1 t fresh hot and spicy oregano

1 t lemon thyme

Topping 

1/2 c Italian cheese blend

1 bag crushed BBQ pork skins

Cook pasta, drain and set aside.

Cook beef and shallot, drain and set aside.

Grill salted eggplant, spritzing with olive oil.

Place all seasonings, pasta, eggplant, cheese, beef, sun dried tomatoes, cream and spaghetti sauce in a 13x9 casserole pan. Top with topping. Bake 350 degrees for 45 min. Broil on middle rack to brown top. Yum!

Pimento Broccoli Chicken Casserole Topped With Mac's BBQ Pork Skins

13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.

15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. - Revelation 22:13-15

Topping

1 small bag of Mac's BBQ pork skins, crushed

1/2 c Italian 4 cheese blend (I used Bella Collina, found at Sam's)

2 Rotisserie chicken breasts, pulled

1 c chopped steamed broccoli

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1/4 c pimentos from a jar

1 onion, chopped

1/2 t garlic granules

1/4 c heavy cream

1/4 c sour cream

2 T water

1/2 t chicken base seasoning

Mix all ingredients together except topping.

Place in a 13x9 pan.

Top wth topping mixture.

Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Chinese Beef Unexpected Cheddar Quesadillas

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

A Chinese/ Mexican fusion dish! 

These are delicious!

Chinese beef, recipe on this blog under Asian tab(makes a lot and freezes well)

Small Tortillas, brushed with olive oil

Unexpected Cheddar, slice into thin slices (Trader Joes)

Sharp Cheddar, shredded

Place oil in pan and wipe tortillas in oil, only the side that will toast. 

Place one type of cheese on tortilla then the shredded beef.

Place the other type cheese on meat and add tortilla. 

Place foil on top. 

Weight down with cast iron skillet.

Cut into quarters.

White Chocolate Mocha Latte Pecan Pie

He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.  - Psalm 111:4

2 regular pie shells

3 eggs

1 c sugar 

1 1/2 c chopped pecans

1/2 c Karo syrup

1/4 c melted butter, cooled

1/2 t cinnamon

1 t bourbon

White chocolate chips scattered loosely on bottom of pie shell after it has been pricked with a fork.

3 Dove white chocolate mocha swirls candies, per pies, chopped, sprinkled over the white chocolate.

Set aside.

Beat eggs and sugar with a whisk.

Stir in Karo, butter, cinnamon and bourbon.

Add pecans.

Divide half of the mixture between the two pie shells.

Bake 375 for 20 minutes.

Lower heat to 325 and bake 20 minutes more. 

If pie are browning too much, cover loosely with foil.

Cool before serving.

Lemon Thyme Sage Black Truffle Butter

He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he made may know it.  - Job 37:7

1 c softened Irish salted butter

1 t black truffle oil

1 t minced onion

1 t sage, chopped

1 t lemon thyme

1/2 t rosemary, chopped

1/2 t Greek oregano, chopped

1/2 t hot and spicy oregano, chopped

1 t roasted garlic, smashed

4 T Parmesan Reggiano, grated

Pinch of granulated garlic

Kosher salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Pulse in food processor.

Use on roasted veggies, bread, sandwiches or potatoes.