Saw's Smoked Chicken Wing Purple Hull Peas

29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

30 For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience,

31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy.

32 For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all. - Romans 11:29-32

4 c Purple hull peas, from Southeastern Meats

3 Saw's smoked chicken wings, pull meat off bone

1/2 c Saw's pulled pork

1 Onion

3 Mushrooms

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

1/4 t garlic granules 

1 T Chicken base seasoning

Drizzles of Olive oil

Water to just cover peas

Add all ingredients to pressure cooker. 

Bring pressure up and cook 30 minutes.

Saw's Smoked Chicken Wings Mixed Greens

the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.  - Jeremiah 31:3

6 c Turnip greens, I get mine from Southeastern meats, they are the bomb

3 c Kale, I buy fresh and throw in a ziplock freezer bag

1/2 quart Water, may add more if needed 

1 t sugar

4 shakes pepper sauce

A few drizzles of Olive oil

4 Saw's smoked chicken wings, pulled off the bone 

1/2 c Saw's BBQ pork, chunked

1 small Onion

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

1/4 t Garlic granules 

1 T Chicken base seasoning 

3 large Mushrooms

Place all seasonings, oil, mushrooms, pepper sauce, meat, onions, and sugar in water. Heat, add greens. Bring to boil and cook until tender.

Jamie Lou's Carnitas

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. - Revelation 2:5

1 Smithfield pork shoulder seasoned carnitas, found at Publix

1 onion, sliced and sautéed 

1/2 c water

1/2 t Garlic 

A few turns cracked black Pepper

1/4 c Cilantro 

1/2 t Onion powder

Place sautéed onions on top along with seasoning.

Add water.

Crock pot on high for 1 hour then low for 7 hours.

Serve on warm flour tortillas with cheese, fresh cilantro and creme fraiche or sour cream.

Bush's Cocina Latina Refried beans and Potatoes Bravas, a Publix recipe, are a great accompaniment.

Bacon Minestrone Soup

15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 

16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."  - Psalm 91:15-16

3 strips bacon, diced

1 stalk celery, sliced

1 onion, chopped

3 large carrots, chopped 1/8 inch half chunks

3 T chicken base seasoning 

Stir fry the above ingredients in a cast iron Dutch oven.

When veggies are soft add the following ingredients.

1 qt. Water

1 ear of corn, shaved

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 

1 T tarragon

1/2 t rosemary 

1/2 t basil

1/2 t cilantro 

3 bay leaves

1/2 t garlic granules

A few twists of smoked salt

A few turns of Cracked black pepper

Simmer 20 minutes and add 1 c uncooked ziti noodles and simmer an additional 12 minutes. 

Serve with cornbread. 

Buttermilk Mascarpone Sausage Balls

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:34-35

1 lb. sausage, chunked

3 T buttermilk

2 T mascarpone 

1 t dried Tarragon 

1-1/4 c Pioneer buttermilk biscuit mix

1-1/4 c cheeses blend( I use half Hoop cheese and half smoked Gruyere)

Mix in food processor.

The texture is gooey.

When baked they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Form balls, about the size of a quarter.

Bake on parchment in preheated 400 degree oven for 22 minutes.