Old Time Boiled Okra Tomatoes and Onions

This day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you on the peoples who are under the whole heaven, who shall hear the report of you and shall tremble and be in anguish because of you.' - Deuteronomy 2:25

I remember this from my childhood.

My grandmother made this.

I didn't realize how good it was until I grew up and made it myself.

2 cans stewed tomatoes 

1 onion, chopped

3 c chopped okra

1/4 c celery

1 heaping T chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

A few turns of black Pepper

1 c water

Boil all together until okra and onions are slightly soft.

Toasted Fennel Seed Chops with Sauvignon Blanc Leek Cream Sauce

1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 

2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;  - Isaiah 61:1-2

Pork Chops, pounded

Seasoning for each chop-1/4 t toasted fennel seeds-pinch of Garlic granules-salt-pepper

Flour for dredging

Olive oil for sautéing 

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc  

1/4 cream 

1 chopped leek

1/4 c water

A few turns black pepper

1/4 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t chicken base seasoning

Pound chops, season and set aside.

Dredge in flour.

Heat oil in large skillet.

Sear chops on both sides.

Remove chops.

Wipe out skillet, add a tablespoon of oil.

Heat and add leeks and seasonings. 

Add wine, reduce a little then add water, reduce a little and add cream.

Thicken with a water-cornstarch slurry made mixing 1/4 c water and a teaspoon of cornstarch.

Place chops in a pan and spoon sauce on top of each bake for 20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145 degrees.

Okra Fritters

3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

6 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." 

7 So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," 

8 and "A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. - 1 Peter 2:3-11

2 c diced Okra 

Salt and pepper

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules

1 Shallot, diced

Egg

1/4 c Water

Mix well.

1/4 c Flour 

1/4 c cornmeal

1/2 t baking powder

Mix.

Add flour mixture into okra mixture.

Mix well.

Batter should be slightly sticky.

Place some panko on a plate.

Drop small spoonfuls into panko and coat all over.

Heat oil and fry.

I used my Fry Daddy.

Panko for dredging fritters

Oil for frying

Apple Mango Kale Mushroom Unexpected Cheddar Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. - John 6:35


 
Pork tenderloin, I used golden Rotisserie flavor 1.5 lb., salted and peppered

Stuffing

1/2 of an opal Apple, chopped

1/2 of a mango, chopped

1/2 c mushrooms, sliced

1 c kale, chopped

1 shallot, diced

1 t Balsamic vinegar

1 t Honey

1 c Unexpected cheddar,crumbled, comes from Trader Joe's

Sauté all the ingredients except the cheese.

When tender, remove from heat and add cheese.

Set aside to cool.

Slit the tenderloin being careful not to cut through.

Pound to flatten, stuff, roll and tie with 5 lengths of kitchen string.

Sear in a large skillet in olive oil.

Bake preheated 350 degree oven until internal temp reaches 155 degrees.

Place on cutting board and tent with foil.

Let rest 15 minutes, remove strings and slice.

Zucchini Shallot and Onion Casserole

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. - John 6:44

3 large zucchini, chopped

1 onion, chopped
1 Shallot, diced

2 T Cream cheese

1/4 c white sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

1 T Chicken base seasoning

1/2 t Garlic granules 

Topping

1/4 c BBQ pork skins, crushed

1/4 c Canned onion rings

1/4 c Mozzarella cheese

Steam onions, seasonings and zucchini in the microwave for 4 minutes.

Remove and add both cheeses, stir and cook 4 minutes more.

Drain, place in a greased pie plate.

Sprinkle topping on and bake 30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.