Coconut Oil Chex Party Mix

Yet he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make known his mighty power.  - Psalm 106:8

1/2 c melted coconut oil

1/4 c Worcestershire sauce

1 T seasoned salt

1/2 t garlic powder

1/2 t onion powder

5 c corn Chex

5 c rice Chex

1-1/2 c mixed nuts

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a large pan add cereal and nuts.

Mix seasonings into the oil/Worcestershire sauce, stir well.

Drizzle onto the cereal/nut mixture.

Total cook time 1 hr 20 minutes.

Stir every 20 minutes.

Ricotta Havarti Spinach Artichoke Dip

For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. - Hebrews 11:10

1 c heavy Cream 

1 c milk

1 tiny block of Velveeta

1/4 c Havarti, chopped

1/4 c ricotta

2 green onions, chopped

1 c Spinach, chopped

2 frozen Artichoke hearts, chopped

1/4 c salsa, chunky is best 

Salt/pepper, to taste

Optional

If you want heat, add chopped pickled jalapeño.

Add milk, ricotta and cream to sauce pan.

Add all, all cheeses, all veggies and salsa.

Season.

Simmer until cheese melts.

Add slurry for thickening.

Serve with tostada chips.

Slurry to add at the end For thickening 

4 T water

1 t cornstarch 

Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Andouille Sausage and Broccoli

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.  - Isaiah 50:4

An ej original recipe!

1 large Boneless skinless chicken breast, slice in half, seasoned with Evelyn's rub(recipe this blog under rub tab) and grilled

Drizzle of clarified butter

Drizzle of Olive oil

1 piece (4 inches) of Andouille sausage, sliced thin

1/2 c sliced Mushrooms 

1 diced Shallot

2 c Broccoli florets 

1 t roasted Garlic

10 oz of Pet milk(evaporated milk)

Pinch of sugar

Squeeze of lemon

Splash of Bourbon

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

1/4 c ricotta

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 of the package of Fresh Angel Hair pasta cooked al dente and set aside(reserve 1/4 c pasta water)

Slice breast in half so that it is thin.

Season chicken.

Let sit to marinate for 30 minutes.

Drizzle oil on stove griddle, heat to hot insuring a sizzle when you add chicken. 

Cook until done, took me 5 minutes, each side.

Slice and set aside.

Add drizzle of clarified butter and oil to a large skillet and heat.

Add shallots, mushrooms and broccoli.

When they are slightly tender,  add sausage and garlic.

Add evaporated milk, cheese, ricotta, lemon, Bourbon and sugar, reduce to sauce consistency.

Add grilled chicken.

Toss in pasta and pasta water, reduce again.

Comfort Beef Stew in the Instant Pot

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 

14 If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.  - Proverbs 23:13-14

2 lbs beef stew 

2 T Olive oil

Seasoning

1/2 t Coarse kosher salt

Cracked black pepper 

1/2 t Onion powder

1/2 t Garlic powder

1/2 t Smoked paprika 

Juice

1/4 water

1/4 c Cabernet Sauvignon 

1/4 c Heinz ketchup

6 medium potatoes 

4 Carrots 

1 Onion

Add oil and heat instant pot on the sauté setting.

Add meat, onions, juice ingredients and seasonings.

Sauté until browned.

Change setting to meat/stew settings, bring pressure up and cook 50 minutes.

Take pressure off and add veggies.

Bring up pressure and cook 15 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread.

Teriyaki Pork with Veggies

21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.'" 

22 This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant.

23 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office,

24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever.

25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself.

28 For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. - Hebrews 7:21-28

Pork Tenderloin sliced into bite size pieces

Pork Marinade (marinate overnight)

3 T Soy sauce

2 T Sweet chili Thai sauce

1 T Hoisin

1 T Honey

2 t Brown sugar

3 T Mirin

1 t Fresh Cilantro, diced

Mix ingredients into a ziplock.

Add pork.

Reserve liquid for sauce.

Veggie mix (sauté in toasted sesame oil)

2 baby bok choy, chopped

2 green onions, on diagonal 

1 carrot, matchstick cut

1 t fresh ginger, diced

1 Shallot, diced 

Sauté and remove to plate.

Add a little oil to skillet, add pork and sauté pork till just done.

Add reserved liquid and cook till reduced. 

Add veggies back in.

Add cashews if desired but this is optional.

Serve over rice or noodles.