Blackened Ground Beef Potato Casserole

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. - Hebrews 2:14-15

1 lb. ground beef

1 can onion rings, reserve 1/2 of can

2 large butter tasting potatoes

1-1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, reserve 3/4 c

Blackened seasoning to taste

Topping

1/2 can of onion rings

3/4 c cheese

1/4 c panko

Brown meat, add 1/2 of can of onions and season.

Set aside.

Microwave potatoes covered 3 minutes on each side.

Slice and chop.

Set aside.

Spray Casserole pan with non stick spray.

Add chopped potatoes and 3/4 c cheese.

Put under broiler until browned.

Add beef on top of potatoes.

Top with topping.

Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Serve with smoked sausage stir fried cabbage.
Cabbage recipe found under the vegetable tab.

Tacos Al Pastor

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. - Romans 12:12

1 pork tenderloin, golden rotisserie flavor

Cut into 1 inch slices, pounded thin

1 pineapple, cut into 1 inch slices(I used canned) 

Set aside

Paste

1-1/2 T smoked paprika 

1 T vinegar

3/4 t oregano

1 t roasted garlic, mashed

1/4 t toasted cumin

Mix into paste and set aside

Marinade for pork

3 T apple cider vinegar

All of the Paste

1/2 c pineapple juice

1/2 t roasted pasilla chili

1/2 t salt

1/2 t cracked black pepper

Make this in a gallon size ziplock bag.

Mix well a add pork.

Marinate 2 hours.

Add all meat slices and 4 slices of pineapple to a pan with foil.

In a preheated 350 degree oven roast for 45 minutes.

Serve on warm flour tortillas with avocado Aioli pickled onions, cheese of your choice, fresh chopped cilantro and chopped roasted pineapple.

Upside Down Apple Cake

9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 

10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.  - Psalm 86:9-10

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

8 inch cast iron skillet

1-3/4 sticks butter

3/4 c sugar

5 Honey Crisp Apples, peeled, cored and cut in equal slices. ( Reserve 1 apple)

Melt butter on low heat in skillet and add sugar, stirring to melt sugar.

Add slices, arranging in a rows on outer edge of skillet working to the center.

Cook until apples are slightly soft and butter sugar mixture is thickened.

Cake batter

1 stick softened butter

2/3 c sugar 

Cream together with a mixer until fluffy.

With a spoon, mix in

1-1/2 t vanilla 

2 eggs

Then add 1/4 c sour cream, and 1/4 c buttermilk.

In another bowl, add dry ingredients.

1-1/2 c AP flour

1-1/2 t baking powder

1 t salt 

1 t cinnamon 

1 reserved apple peeled, cored and diced

Mix with a spoon.

Gradually add flour mixture into cake batter until just combined.

Batter will be thick.

Add to skillet on top of the apple mixture.

Spread with a spoon.

Bake 25 - 30 minutes.

Cool 10 minutes then flip onto plate with the apple side up.

Cut in half, then slice.

Serve with vanilla bean ice cream

Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo Tetrazzini

And he did not permit him but said to him, "Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." - Mark 5:19

1 Leek, chopped

1 T roasted Garlic, mashed

1 t Clarified butter

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 c Water with 1 T cornstarch 

1/4 c Heavy Cream 

1 c ricotta

1 t Chicken base seasoning 

1/4 c Italian cheese blend, Trader Joe's Parmesan, Romano and Asiago 

2 c Rotisserie chicken, shredded

Cracked black pepper to taste

Fresh herb mix, rosemary, oregano and thyme

Cooked thin spaghetti, 2 c cooked al dente 

Sauté leeks and garlic in clarified butter for 1 minute.

When leeks are tender add wine, seasonings, cheese, cream, ricotta and water.

Stir to incorporate, reduce until thickened, keep stirring, add chicken and pasta.

Remove from heat.

Let sit a few minutes and add fresh herbs.

Blackened Grouper with Pine Nuts

11 And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables,

12 so that "'they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven.'"  - Mark 4:11-12

6 Grouper fillets, mine were really thin

Blackened seasoned

Olive oil or clarified butter

Pine nuts

1/2 of a Lemon, juiced

Fresh herbs for finishing added at the end, I used rosemary, thyme, oregano and sweet basil, chopped tiny

Preheat oven to 425 degrees on convection bake.

Blackened seasoning

1 1/2 T Smoked paprika

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t oregano

1/2 t garlic

1/2 t sugar

1/2 t thyme

1/4 t cayenne 

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t coarse sea salt

Butter parchment.

Place fish on paper towels.

Squeeze lemon on fish.

Pat dry.

Add fish to parchment covered sheet pan.

Lightly oil or butter fish.

I used clarified butter.

Add a medium dusting of rub.

Add a little more clarified butter and a few pine nuts.

Bake 7-8 minutes for thin fish fillets.

Sprinkle fresh herbs.

Serve with tarter sauce.