2016 Rub

11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. 

12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!  - Psalm 84:11-12

1 c Spanish paprika

1/4 c Cajun seasoning

1/4 c chili powder

1 t cardamom seeds, ground

1/2 c Turbinado sugar, ground

1/8 c Garlic granules

1/8 c kosher coarse salt

1/4 c brown sugar

Mix well.

This rub will burn if you do not keep a close eye on it.

It's the two sugars in it.

The taste was very delicious!!

Chocolate Mascarpone Filled Almond Pastry

For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Romans 13:9

1 box frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling

4 oz. mascarpone 

4 oz. cream cheese, room temp

1/4 c sugar

1 T orange liqueur 

1 t vanilla

Topping

Dark chocolate, chopped

Smoked almonds, chopped

Caramel ice cream topping

Creme fraiche

Line sheet pan with parchment.

Add one sheet of pastry.

Make filling and spread on pastry.

Take other sheet and top filled pastry.
Slightly fold over edges.

Baking 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until pastry is lightly browned.

Cool slightly and add nut topping mixture.

Drizzle caramel over top.

To serve, top with crème fraiche. 

Cucumber Tomato Onion Sweet and Sour Salad

Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.  - Psalm 74:12

Dressing

1/8 c Italian dressing

1/8 c ranch dressing

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 t sugar

1/2 t Tuscan seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Place in bottom of bowl.

Sprinkles

Dried parsley

Dries dill

Salad

3 Small English cucumbers, chopped

1 sweet onion, sliced

2 large tomatoes, chopped

Add veggie mix to bowl and toss.

Sprinkle with herbs.

Italian Sausage Mascarpone Whiskey Sauce

For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. - Romans 7:15

1 pgk. Italian sausage

Veggie mix

1 Leek, chopped

1/2 Red bell pepper, sliced

2 T Celery, chopped

1 T roasted garlic

1 t Tuscan seasoning

Fresh herbs-Greek oregano-Rosemary-lemon thyme-sweet basil (1 T each)

Liquids

1/8 c Whiskey

1/4 c Mascarpone

1 t Liquid smoke

1 T Worcestershire sauce

14 oz. Prego Traditional

1 c water

Sauté veggies in clarified butter.

Add seasoning and herbs.

Next add the sausage.

Cook until sausage is no longer pink, mashing sausage as you cook.

Next add liquids.

Simmer 30 minutes. 

EJ's Cheddar Biscuits

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9

2 1/2 c Pioneer baking mix

4 T cold butter, cut into 1/8 inch chunks

1/2 t Tuscan seasoning

1 c coarse sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 c buttermilk 

By the spoonful half and half as needed to adequately moisten mix

Biscuit top wash

1 T Melted butter

1/2 t Dried parsley

Into the biscuit mix, add cold butter bits and mix gently.

Next add cheese, seasoning and milk.

Mix with hands until the mix is moistened.

If too dry add half and half by teaspoon full until just moist. 

Hand roll into golf ball size, slightly flatten and give top butter wash.

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.