Chocolate Pastry

For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. - Galatians 5:5

1 pastry sheet, I used a Pillsbury Crescent sheet 

1 egg white

1 giant size chocolate bar with almonds, 

Coconut

Almonds, sliced

Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

I used my toaster oven.

Unroll crescent sheet, place on parchment.

Lay chocolate bar in the middle.

On both sides cut strips so you can make a weave design on top of chocolate.

Trim ends and seal. 

Brush with egg white.

Sprinkle almonds and coconut down the middle.

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Drizzled chocolate would be good too!

Yum, chocolate goodness!!

Boursin Party Biscuits

But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more? - Galatians 4:9

Ham, I used Sara Lee Honey Ham sliced on #2 slice

Homemade biscuits, I use Pioneer or Publix biscuit mix 

Boursin Shallot and Chive

Make biscuits according to box directions using buttermilk.

Pat out dough to 1/2" height.

Cut out biscuits with a mini round cutter.

I baked mine on 400 degrees for 12 minutes.

They should be lightly browned.

Melt butter and brush on biscuits after they are baked.

Cool and slice.

Stack ham and use biscuit cutter to cut ham into rounds.

Using a butter knife, spread Boursin on cut biscuits.

Add ham, yum!

I added Honey on a few pieces of ham for a slightly sweet taste, very delicious too.

We also ate these for breakfast and added a piece of fried egg. 

Mini Penne Meatball Florentine

Psalm 112

6  For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.

7  He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

1-1/2 c mini Penne cooked 7 minutes resulted in an al dente pasta

8 Meatballs, I make my own and freeze, recipe this blog under the Italian tab, E J 'S Real Easy Scratch Spaghetti and Meatballs

Drizzle of clarified butter and olive oil

1 c frozen chopped Spinach

1 c Artichoke hearts, I love Trader Joe's frozen

1/4 c Leeks

1/2 c Mushrooms

Salt and pepper to taste

2 T Fresh herbs mix, sweet basil, oregano, thyme 

Sauce

1 c half and half

3 T butter, melted

1/2 lemon, juiced, include pulp

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1/2 c Italian Three cheese blend, Trader Joe's

3 T Boursin, Shallot and Chive

1 c Pasta water

Sauté smashed up meat balls in clarified butter and oil.

Set aside in a plate, leave drippings.

Sauté spinach, leeks, mushrooms and artichoke hearts in left over drippings from meat sauté. 

Add herbs, salt and pepper.

Set aside in a plate.

Using the same skillet, melt butter, add wine then half and half.

Reduce just a little then add Boursin and cheese blend.

After these melt, add cooked pasta.

Put burner on simmer.

Then add pasta water a little at a time to help thicken sauce so it will stick to pasta.

Serve with garlic bread, chopped tomatoes and cucumbers.

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.