Chicken Spinach Smoked Sausage Alfredo Lasagna

25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 

26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.  - Proverbs 21:25-26

An ej original!

1 whole Rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 link Smoked sausage, season with rub, chop and cook under broiler

1 frozen pack Spinach

Fresh lasagna noodles, mine came from Piggly Wiggly, reserve 1 c pasta water 

Package of frozen spinach, thawed and mashed to remove water

Sauce

1 c white wine, I used Sauvignon Blanc(2 buck chuck) 

8 oz pet milk

8 oz whole milk

1/2 c half and half

2 T butter

1/4 t smoked paprika

Pinch of nutmeg

1 bay leaf

1/2 c Trader Joe's Italian cheese shaved blend( its really stout tasting)

1/2 of a package of Boursin cheese, Shallot chive flavor

4 t sugar

Smoked salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

1 t shallots, dried

3 T ricotta 

Prepare fresh lasagna sheets, rinse, drain, reserve 1 c pasta water and set aside.

Shred chicken, chop smoked sausage, set aside.

Place all sauce ingredients in a pot and simmer until cheese melts.

Remove bay leaf.

Ladle a small amount of sauce in 13x9 pan.

I made 2 pans, I will give one away.

They were 2 layers high.

Add shredded chicken and sausage.

Then spinach and sauce.

Top with shredded mozzarella.

Repeat layer.

If it is not juicy enough add a little pasta water.

Bake preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes covered. 

Remove foil and put under broiler to slightly brown.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God,

10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.

12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. - Hebrews 4:9-13

Preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Grease a deep dish pie plate.

Add filling and bake.

2 c Broccoli florets 

1 c Rice, cooked, I used left over

1/2 can large size Pet milk

1/8 c Canned Onion ring

1/8 c Smoky Gouda

1/8 c Havarti

1/8 c Velveeta 

Pinch Red pepper flakes

Black pepper and salt to taste

Topping

1/4 canned onion rings, crush in hand 

1/4 c shredded mozzarella 

1/8 c panko bread crumbs

Add pet milk to a small sauce pan, heat and add the gouda, havarti and velveeta,

heat just till cheese melts.

Steam broccoli, chop into florets, add rice and seasonings.

Place in pie plate, add topping ingredients.

Follow baking instructions.

Chicken Breast Diane

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 

7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.  - Isaiah 9:6-7

2 large boneless skinless chicken breast, put seasoned meat tenderizer on both sides and refrigerate 1 hour

4 T Butter, 2 T to sear chicken and reserve 2 T for veggies

1 c Mushrooms, sliced

1 Shallot, diced 

1/4 c chicken stock

Sauce

3 T cherry brandy

2 t Dijon 

2 t Worcestershire sauce

Mix together in a small bowl, set aside

To finish

Cracked black pepper 

1/2 t chopped chives

Sear chicken in 2 T butter for 3 minutes on each side on medium high heat.

Remove to a plate and set aside.

Add rest of butter and veggies.

Cook on medium till tender.

Add chicken back in and stock, reduce to a glaze. Turn chicken several times.

To finish and serve, add pepper and chives.

Asian Citrus Bourbon Salmon

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.  - Proverbs 3:24

An ej original

2 pieces serving size of fresh Atlantic Salmon

1/2 of a Lemon, juiced

Smoked Salt and Cracked Black Pepper

Sauce

1 cap full Jim Beam Bourbon

1/4 t Dijon 

1 t toasted sesame oil

1 cap full light soy sauce

5 t Honey 

1 t brown sugar

1 t fresh ginger

1 t fresh Cilantro 

1/2 t sesame seeds

1 t roasted mashed garlic

1 t hoisin 

1 t sweet chili Thai sauce 

Put half on Salmon and marinate 1 hour.

Reserve the rest for serving.

Cover pan with parchment.

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 12-16 minutes, just till flaky.

To serve add more sauce and bias cut scallions.

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!