Instant Pot Corned Beef with Cabbage Carrots Onions and Potatoes

10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.

11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, - Hebrews 2:10-11

1 (2 1/2 lb. corned beef brisket with seasoning packet) 

Olive oil

1 small head of Cabbage, quartered

2 T roasted Garlic

8 medium yellow butter Potatoes, quartered

2 large Carrots, cut into chunks

1 Onion, quartered

2 c water

Rinse beef, grease fat side with oil.

Set instant pot to meat, add rack and 2 c water.

Place beef, fat side up and add seasoning packet to fat side.

Secure lid.

Set time to 90 minutes and bring pressure up.

After the 90 minutes, place a tea towel over release valve and take pressure off.

Remove meat and rack, add meat to a 13x9 foil pan and cover with foil.

Cut beef against the grain and serve. 

Add veggies to juice, beginning with potatoes, garlic, onions, carrots and ending with cabbage.

Bring pressure back up and cook 7 minutes.

Take pressure off, remove veggies.

Add to the same pan as the beef, keeping the meat and veggies separate.

Spoon drippings over all.

Yum!!

Quick Rotisserie Chicken Asian Veggie Stir Fry with Peanuts for Two

 

7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.

9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

10 being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. - Hebrews 5:7-10

This was ready really fast and it was delicious!!!!

2 c Rotisserie chicken, pulled

1 t olive oil

1/2 c dry roasted Peanuts 

2 c Broccoli, florets

1 Carrot, matchstick cut

1 Onion, chopped

1/4 t Garlic granules 

1 t Sesame oil

1 T Hoisin sauce

2 T Sweet chili sauce

2 T Soy sauce

2 T Worcestershire sauce

1 c Royal rice, left over (optional) 

1 c Water

Place olive oil into skillet and heat. Add onions, carrots and broccoli and cook until just slightly tender. Add chicken, water, all seasonings and rice. Stir fry until sauce thickens. Add peanuts and serve.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.  - Psalm 66:16

1/2 fresh turkey breast ( I got mine at Sprouts, it was a 2 1/2 lb. bone in, it was $9 or so

Brine ( gallon size ziploc  bag, 2 c water, 1/8 c salt and sugar, 1/2 t Garlic granules, 1 t dried basil, 1 t parsley, 1 t dill, 1 t smoked paprika)

Brine turkey breast, in fridge, for at least 2 hrs.

Drain and pat dry.

Grease turkey breast with oil and add your favorite rub.

Sear in skillet in a little oil.

Set instant pot on poultry setting, add 1 1/2 c water and the rack.

Place seared breast on rack and cook under steam for 25 minutes, internal temp has to be 165 degrees.

Let pressure drop and remove breast.

Reserve drippings for gravy.

Set breast on a cutting board and let sit for 15 minutes before carving or pulling.

Gravy

Drippings ( I had almost 2 cups)

1/4 c Flour

1/2 c Half and half 

3/4 c - 1 c Milk

Heat 1/2 c of drippings in a skillet, add flour and whisk until flour has absorbed liquid.

Add the rest of the drippings whisking until it begins to slightly thicken, add milk and half and half. 

Whisk until it's the consistency of gravy.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Scratch Buttermilk Caramel Cake

1 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; 

2 from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, 

3 for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.  - Psalm 61:1-3

Dry ingredients 

2 c AP Flour 

2 3/4 t Baking powder

1/2 t Salt

Whisk together and set aside.

Wet ingredients 

1 1/2 sticks Butter

2 c Sugar

1 t Vanilla 

4 Eggs

1/2 c Buttermilk

1/2 c Milk

On medium heat, heat the milks and butter together until butter melts.

Stir well and let cool.

Beat the sugar and eggs together with a electric mixer and set aside.

Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

Add the cooled milk mixture and stir well.

Grease 3 (9 inch) cake pans.

Divide batter equally.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to a rack and cool another 5 minutes.

Caramel frosting

2 c light brown sugar

1/2 c butter

7 T Pet milk( evaporated milk)

1 t vanilla

Combine ingredients and lightly boil over medium heat, cook 7 minutes, stirring constantly.

Let cool and frost cake layers.

Cherry Almond Turtle Tracks Pound Cake Ice Cream Cake

10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

11 for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works. - 2 John 1:10-11

Sara Lee pound cake, cut into three layers and cut to fit a loaf pan

Turtle Tracks ice cream, softened

Sliced almonds

Maraschino cherries, small jar, cut in half

Cover loaf pan with plastic wrap.

Layer first piece of cake, softened ice cream, almonds and end with cherrie.

Repeat two more times. 

Wrap well with plastic wrap.

Freeze at least 4 hours.