Cuban Boneless Pork Apple Country Ribs

1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 

2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the spirit. 

3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. 

4 The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. 

5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. 

6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil. 

7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.  - Proverbs 16:1-7

1 lb. Boneless pork country ribs

Adobo seasoning, cover one side 

Smoked paprika, cover other side

Smoked salt/ cracked black pepper, on one side

1/8 c Whiskey

2 T orange juice

Clarified butter

Olive oil

Onion

Apple

1 lime, juiced

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a Dutch oven, heat butter/oil mixture.

When hot, add onions, then seasoned pork, sear until browned on both sides.

Add lime juice, whiskey and oj.

Add cut and peeled apple.

Put on lid and set timer for 2 hours. 

Place on bottom rack in oven.

Serve with veggies or on a tortilla.

I served mine with boiled carrots and potatoes, corn on the cob and tossed salad.

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.