Lemon Sage Butter Rice

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. - Acts 14:22

1 t Fresh sage, side

1 T Butter

1/2 of a Fresh Lemon juiced

1/2 t dried Tarragon

1 bag microwaved Trader Joe's frozen basmati rice

Microwave rice according to box.

Place in a bowl, add herbs, butter and lemon juice.

Mild Cajun Flavored Salmon

29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake,

30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. - Philippians 1:29-30

2 lbs. fresh Atlantic Salmon, cut into steaks

Olive oil

Clarified butter

Fresh Lemon juice

Lemon zest

Seasoning mix

1 t Smoked Paprika

1 t Onion powder

1 t Garlic 

1/2 Oregano 

1/4 t Chipotle chili pepper

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Mix together and set aside.

Drizzle olive oil over steaks.

Squeeze lemon juice over steaks.

Zest a little lemon over each steak.

Sprinkle seasoning mix over salmon steaks.

Top each steak with 1/4 t of clarified butter.

Add small sprinkles of fresh diced sage.

Line parchment in a sheet pan.

Bake preheated 425 degree oven for 14 minutes.

Zappa Toscana

36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." The Unbelief of the People When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.

37 Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him,

38 so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" 

39 Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said,

40 "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them." 

41 Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.

42 Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue;

43 for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. - John 12:36-43

6 Italian meat balls, recipe on this blog under Italian tab

5 pieces chopped Bacon, cooked crispy

Pinch of Red pepper flakes

Pinch of Fennel seed

1 Onion, sliced

1 T roasted Garlic

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 T Chicken base seasoning

32 oz. Water

4 medium Potatoes, cook in microwave, covered, 2 minutes on each side

1 c Heavy Cream

1 c Kale, chopped small

1/2 c Toscana Pecorino plus more for top of each bowl served

Sauté bacon, then add meatballs, kale, garlic, all seasonings and onions.

When onions are soft and meatballs are no longer pink, add a little of the water and wine to de-glaze pan. Then add rest of water, wine, cheese and cream. I kinda smashed the meatballs but you could leave them more chunky. This was easy and delicious!!

White Wine Butter Sautéed Cabbage For Two

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." - Luke 19:10

Who knew something so simple could be so delicious!!

2 c Cabbage, shredded 

1 t Clarified butter

1 t bacon grease

Splash Sauvignon Blanc

1/8 c water

1 T Roasted garlic

1 diced shallot

1 t Dry mustard

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Cracked black pepper

Add butter and bacon grease to skillet on medium heat.

Sauté shallot and garlic until shallot is translucent. 

Add cabbage, all seasonings and sauté until cabbage wilts.

Add splash of wine and water. 

Remove from heat. 

Serve.

Shrimp In Lemon Garlic Bacon Cream

4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. 

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens.  - Psalm 96:4-5

1 lb. Shrimp 

6 slices crispy cooked bacon

1 Leek, sliced 

6 T Clarified butter

1 small Lemon

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper

1/4 c heavy Cream 

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 c cooked Angel hair pasta

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

Clean shrimp and squeeze lemon over them.

Add clarified butter to large skillet.

Heat and add leeks, bacon, shrimp and garlic.

Sauté till shrimp turn slightly pink, just a few minutes, don't overcook.

Add wine, cream, salt and pepper. 

Cook until you have a cream sauce, maybe a minute.

Turn off heat. 

Add pasta and cheese.

Toss.

Serve with salad and garlic bread.