Hot Rueben Sandwich

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,

20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. - Ephesians 6:10-20

This makes 4-6 sandwiches according to how much you meat stack.

Honey Wheat or marbled Pumpernickel 

Clarified butter for toasting on griddle

1/4 lb. shaved Pastrami, Boar's Head

1/4 lb. shaved Top Round Beef, Boar's Head

1/4 c drained shredded German Kraut

1/2 of a Onion, Sautéed in 1 t clarified butter

Swiss or Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar

Bread and Butter Pickles or Kosher Dill slices

Russian or Thousand Island dressing (Russian is better)

In a non stick skillet, heat butter.

Add onions and cook until tender.

Add a little clarified butter to griddle and heat. 

Add bread to butter and swish around.

Add shaved meat to skillet and heat just through, then add crumbed cheese.

Cut off skillet and let cheese melt.

When bread is toasted, remove from griddle to a plate.

Add the meat/cheese/onion mixture onto bread allowing the same amount for each one.

Drizzle Russian dressing over meat and top with pickle.

So much better than the cold meat one!!

Yummy!

Burger Diane

6 And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.

7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death." - Revelation 21:6-8

4 Hamburger patties, season with meat tenderizer (use ground round)

2 pats butter

Sauce

3 T Cherry Brandy

2 t Worcestershire sauce

2 t Dijon 

1/4 c chicken sauce

Mix together and set aside.

Veggies

1/4 c Shallots

1/2 of a onion, sliced thin

1/4 c mushrooms 

2 pats Butter

Black pepper

Cook burgers in butter, 3 minutes each side.

Remove and set aside.

Add rest of butter and sauté veggies.

Add sauce and the burgers back in.

Reduce to a thick glaze.

Serve on a Kaiser roll with thin sliced cabbage and the cheese of your choice.

French Style Steak Diane

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.  - Proverbs 17:22

2 Fillets, flatten slightly, seasoned with seasoned tenderizer 

1/2 c sliced mushrooms 

1 diced Shallot 

4 pats of butter

Cracked black pepper

3 T sherry or cognac, I used Cherry Brandy cause that's what I had

1/2 c chicken stock

2 t Worcestershire sauce

2 t Dijon mustard

1/2 t chopped chives

Melt 2 pats of butter in a skillet on medium heat, add steak and sear 1 minute on each side.

Remove steak to a plate.

Add the rest of the butter.

Throw in the shallots and mushrooms, cook until slightly tender, about 1 minute.

Mix the wet ingredients, except chicken stock, together in a small bowl.

Add to veggies butter mixture in skillet, cook 1 minute.

Then add the stock, cook another minute on medium heat.

Add steaks back in.

Reduce heat and simmer down to a glaze.

You are in for a delicious treat.

Dang That's Good BBQ Brisket

7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.

9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, - Hebrews 5:7-9

1 flat cut prime or choice brisket with fat cap from Costco, I got the smallest prime one they had, it was $27

Rub of your choice, I make my own recipe under the rub tab this blog

Brown sugar

Smoked sat

Cracked black pepper

2 13x9 foil pans

1/4 c Jim Beam

1/4 c Water

A few shakes of Hickory flavor liquid smoke

1/4 c BBQ sauce

Cover both sides of brisket with rub, sprinkle a little brown sugar, salt and pepper over the rub. 

Seal the brisket in foil and refrigerate over night.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut brisket in half against the grain.

Place brisket in the pans, add the liquid, seal tightly with foil and bake 3 hours.

Slice against the grain. 

Add BBQ sauce to pan drippings.

Add sliced meat to sauce.

Serving suggestion: Kaiser rolls with shredded cabbage and pickles.

Smoked Sausage and Chicken Stir Fry

 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

3 Boneless chicken thighs, sliced 

Rub to season chicken 

1 c cooked Smoked sausage, chopped

Pasta, I used fresh spaghetti, reserve 1/2 c pasta water

1/4 c Leeks, chopped

1/8 c Celery, chopped

1 c Broccoli florets

1 t roasted Garlic

1/2 c Bell peppers, sliced

1/8 c limoncello
3 T honey

Pinch of pepper flakes or more if you like

Salt and pepper

Drizzle of olive oil

Season chicken with rub and marinate for 2 hours.

Prep veggies.

Cook pasta and set aside.

In the oil, stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes flipping to insure it's done.

Add veggies, pepper flakes, honey, limoncello, a little pasta water and sausage.

Cut off heat and toss in pasta.