Creamy Pesto Chicken and Andouille Penne Pasta Florentine

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. - 1 John 5:20

6 Chicken tenderloins cut into strips (marinade-2 T pesto and 1/4 c Italian dressing)

2 c cooked Penne Pasta  

2 heaping T Pesto

1/2 c Heavy Cream

1 inch piece Andouille sausage, diced

4 T Sun Dried tomatoes, chopped

6 small button Mushrooms, sliced

1 Green Giant plain Spinach 

2 T roasted Garlic

1 Leek, chopped

Parmesan Reggiano sprinkled on top

Whisk the pesto into the cream and set aside.

Cook spinach and set aside.

Cook penne and set aside.

Make marinade, put into gallon ziploc bag and put chicken strips in.

Marinate at least 30 minutes.

Sauté chicken along with the marinade.

Using several paper towels, wipe out some of the excess oil.

Remove from skillet and set aside.

Using same non stick skillet, add sausage, mushrooms, leeks, garlic, and sun dried tomatoes. 

Cook until veggie mixture is soft, add cooked spinach, chicken and pesto cream, sauté 2 minutes then add pasta and toss.

Sprinkle the cheese on top to serve.

Smoked Chicken Stuffed Poblanos with Scratch Enchilada Sauce

And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. - 1 John 5:11

2 c smoked pulled chicken

2 Poblanos, cut in half 

1 small onion, chopped

2 T whiskey

Enchilada sauce

Topping

1 1/2 c shredded white sharp cheese

Scratch Enchilada Sauce

3 T flour

3 T olive oil

4 T double strength tomato paste

1 t apple cider vinegar

Pinch of nutmeg

1/4 t cinnamon 

1/4 t smoked salt

1 T toasted cumin

1/2 t Garlic granules

1 T chili powder

1 t oregano
1/8 c sugar

2 c water

A few turns cracked Black pepper

Shrimp Baby Bok Choy Limoncello Garlic Cream Sauce Over Royal Rice

22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried,

23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.

24 And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.'

25 But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.

26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'

27 And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house-

28 for I have five brothers-so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'

29 But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.'

30 And he said, 'No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'

31 He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.'" - Luke 16:22-31

1 lb. Shrimp ( I used frozen gulf shrimp)

2 T butter

1 Baby Bok Choy, cut into ribbons

1 Leek, chopped

2 inch piece Cajun Andouille, diced

1/4 c Cream 

1/4 c Limoncello 

1 T chicken base seasoning

3 T fresh curly leaf parsley, diced

1 c Royal rice, cooked according to directions on container and set aside( bought at Walmart) 

Royal rice is a mixture of red rice, wild rice, brown rice, white rice, and  texmati, it is delicious!!

Melt butter and olive oil to together.

Add leeks, parsley, andouille, chicken base, pepper flakes, and Bok Choy. 

Sauté 5 minutes, add limoncello, cream, shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes.

Cut off heat and let shrimp finish cooking from the heat in the pan.

Serve with Royal rice!

Miss Dissie's Indian Fry Bread

19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.

20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. - 1 John 2:19-20

This was absolutely delicious, made honey butter and slathered it on while it was still warm!!!

You can slice these or just pull a chunk off!!

Theses would be good with cream cheese and fig preserves!

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 teaspoon table salt

1 cup steaming tap water ( I used warm tap water)

vegetable oil (for frying)

Mix ingredients together with a fork in a medium bowl. (will be sticky).

Liberally grease your hands with vegetable oil and shape dough into a ball. Leave dough in bowl and cover with a towel and set in warm place for atleast 20 minutes, but leaving longer makes the bread fluffier.

When you are ready to make the bread, heat vegetable oil, atleast 1 inch deep or deeper in a frying pan or electric skillet. (around 375 degrees) Test a small ball of dough in grease, it should float in grease, not sit on the bottom, if it doesn't immediately float, oil is not hot enough.

When oil is ready, grab a ball of dough a little bigger than a golf ball and stretch out in your greased hands until dough is flattened out about the size of a large cookie. Poke a small hole in the center of the dough with your fingers, and carefully lay in the hot oil.

Let dough brown to a golden brown before turning over and frying other side.

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Instant Pot Meatballs with Multiple Uses

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-

2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us-

3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. - 1 John 1:1-3

These are easy and delicious!!!

They could be used in many different dishes!!

1 & 1/2 lbs. 85% lean ground beef( I used Sprouts)

1/8 c panko bread crumbs

1/8 c fresh cilantro

1 diced shallot

1/8 c whole buttermilk

2 T double concentrated tomato paste( I used Cento)

1/4 c Parmesan Reggiano, grated

1/4 c mascarpone cheese( I use Trader Joe's) 

1/4 t salt

A few turns of cracked black pepper

Drizzle of olive oil and 1 t clarified butter

Add oil and butter to instant pot and heat on the sauté setting.

Add enough meatballs to cover the bottom, I froze the rest to use later.

After they are slightly browned, change setting to meat and cook 20 minutes on high pressure.

Take the pressure off naturally.

Reserve some of drippings for Swedish Meat Balls.

Remove and serve.

I used part of my batch to make Swedish Meat Balls.

Cook 1 1/2 cups of egg noodles and set aside.

Take 1/8 c drippings and add to pan.

Heat and add 1/2 c Sweet Marsala.

Cook a couple of minutes, stirring continually.

Add 1 c sour cream, 1/2 c heavy cream and 1/2 c half and half.

Whisk until thickened. 

Add a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper, stir.

Then add the cooked meatballs and cooked egg noodles.