Shrimp Scampi

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

2 For by it the people of old received their commendation.

3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. - Hebrews 11:1-3

2 T butter

2 T olive oil

1 Shallot

3 T roasted garlic

1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc

Smoked salt and White pepper, to taste

1 lb. Shrimp, cleaned, tail removed

Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

1 T mascarpone

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1/2 c Italian cheese blend

To finish

1/2 t dried parsley

1/2 t fresh rosemary 

1/2 t fresh thyme

1/2 t fresh oregano 

Serve over pasta.

Chunky Maple Cinnamon Granola

29 When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. 

30 When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. 

31 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works,  - Psalm 104:29-31

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Line pan with parchment.

Bake, bottom rack, at 15 minute intervals, turn pan.

I use a gas oven and mine was done in 30-40 minutes. 

Should be light browned.

Cool to yummy crunchy goodness!!

Heat these wet ingredients.

1/8 c Honey

1/8 c maple syrup 

1/2 c brown sugar 

a drizzle of molasses

1/4 c water

1 t vanilla extract

1 t maple extract

1/4 t fine sea salt

Set aside to cool.

Whisk in with a fork these ingredients.

1/3 c olive oil

1 beaten egg white

Add to nut-oat mix.

Toss these dry ingredients together and set aside.

3 c old fashioned oats

1 c almonds, I used sliced

1 c pecans, chopped

1 c coconut 

1 t cinnamon 

3 T flour

After mixed well, add wet ingredients.

Pat down and bake.

Asian Chicken And Vegetables In Garlic White Sauce

28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the most important of all?"

29 Jesus answered, "The most important is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'

31 The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." - Mark 12:28-31

1 t olive oil

1 T ginger, grated 

1 T roasted garlic

2 c veggie mix, I used broccoli, onions, carrots, mushrooms, red bell pepper, shaved fresh corn

1 T Mirin

4 chicken tenders, sliced on bias

Stock liquid, add these together

3/4 c chicken base seasoning

Drizzle toasted sesame oil

1 T soy sauce

1 T Mirin

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Slurry

1 T cornstarch 

1/4 c water

1 beaten egg white

Place oil in pan, heat, add garlic and ginger.

Cook 2 minutes and add veggie mix.

Cook another 2 minutes.

Add Mirin, keep stir frying, add stock liquid and bring to boil.

Cook 2 minutes and add chicken.

Cook till chicken is done, about 4 minutes.

Add cornstarch slurry.

Stir fry until sauce begins to thicken.

Add the beaten egg white.

Serve over sticky rice.

Mexican Apple Lime Pork Turnip Green Soup

Nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory.  - Psalm 102:15

2 c Mexican pork, recipe this blog under Mexican tab

2 c precooked smoked sausage, chopped

1 can black beans, rinsed 

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

1/4 c celery, chopped

2 c frozen turnip greens

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 t sugar

A few shakes of pepper sauce

1 T double concentrated tomato paste

2 qt. water

Seasoning

2 T chicken base seasoning

2 T Hidden Valley Garden Green onion dry dip mix

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Add all ingredients to Dutch oven.

Bring to boil, then turn to medium and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots are soft.

Serve with cornbread.

Baked Corvina With Mango Avocado Salsa

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. - 1 John 5:13

2 pieces Corvina fish fillets

1/2 t Old bay on each filet

1/2 of a Lemon juiced

1/2 of a Lime juiced

1/2 of a Lime, zest

Pinch of Garlic granules

Light drizzle of Clarified butter

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Line pan with parchment.

Squeeze both halves of citrus on the two pieces of fish.

Sprinkle zest.

Season with all seasonings.

Drizzle with clarified butter.

Bake 15 minutes or until fish flakes.

To serve add mango avocado salsa.

Salsa

1 Avocado, chopped

1 Mango, chopped

1/2 of a Lime juiced, zest also

Salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle of Olive oil

Mix and set aside.