Cabernet Sauvignon Sage Cream Over Pork Chops

5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. - Romans 5:5-6

4 Bone in pork chops, pounded

Light sprinkling of Seasoned meat tenderizer on each side

Light sprinkling of Smoked paprika on each side

1 t Clarified butter

Sear chops in butter.

Place in a 350 degree oven.

Bake 10 minutes on each side.

Internal temp should be 150-160 degrees.

Remove from oven and cover with foil.

To serve, cover with sage cream, recipe follows.

Sage Cream 

1/2 t Clarified butter

2 t fresh sage, diced 

1 Shallot, diced

1/2 t Roasted garlic, mashed

1/2 of a small Onion, diced

1/8 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

1/8 c heavy Cream

1/8 c half and half

1 t Boursin cheese, garlic herb

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Heat butter in small skillet, add onions, sage and shallots.

When they are tender add garlic, salt, pepper and wine.

Add creams, Boursin and reduce slightly until thickened.

Pulled 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 pulled chicken, I used leftover fried chicken, skinned and pulled

2 Poblanos, cut in half (roast these over open flame on stove top)

1 small onion, chopped

2 T whiskey

Enchilada sauce, see recipe below

Topping

1 c shredded Manchego 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

2 c water

Pinch of sugar

A few turns cracked Black pepper
Heat whisking to help thicken sauce.

Toppings

Spicy Avocado Aioli, This blog under sauces tab

Manchego cheese

Chopped tomatoes

Shrimp and Zucchini Tempura

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 

3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah  - Psalm 46:1-3

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"  - Psalm 46:10

1 lb, jumbo gulf shrimp, cleaned 

2 small zucchini, cut into thin fries

1 c AP flour for dredging shrimp and zucchini 

Vegetable oil in Fry Daddy

Dry ingredients for Batter

1-1/4 c AP flour 

1/2 t smoked salt

1/2 t cracked black pepper

1 t baking powder

1/4 c cornstarch 

1/2 t sugar

Wet ingredients for batter

1/3 water

1 egg

Add dry ingredients and wet ingredients, mix well. 

Add 1c Ice cubes to batter.

Dredge shrimp and zucchini in flour then batter. 

Fry in hot oil, 5 at a time. 

Drain on paper towels.

Serve shrimp with duck sauce.

Greek Tuna Croquettes

and deliver him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day." - Matthew 20:19

1 t apple cider vinegar

1 T Mayo 

1 T Greek seasoning, recipe under seasoning tab this blog

Smoked salt and Cracked black pepper, to taste

2 medium size Eggs

7 oz. can of water packed white Tuna, drain well 

1 c Panko

Lemon juice from 1 lemon

1 t Dijon

1 Shallots, diced

Seasoning for top of croquettes

Smoked paprika

Dried parsley

Mix well, form into patties.

Place on parchment and let sit 10 minutes.

Bake 425 degrees for 12 minutes each side 

Season with top seasoning after turning.

Drizzle before baking

A little drizzle on parchment of Olive oil and a drizzle on each croquette

Clarified butter for the tops of croquettes 

This promotes crispness.

Spicy Avocado Aioli

even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20:28

1 Avocado, mash with a fork

1 t Mayo

1 t Greek plain yogurt

1/4 or more of a Chipotle pepper in adobo

Smoked Salt and cracked pepper, to taste

1/2 t Sugar

Mix and serve over croquettes.