Spanish Tapenade

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. - 2 Corinthians 5:21

1 recipe of blistered olives, recipe this blog under the spread tab

1 T sun dried tomatoes 

1/2 t Balsamic vinegar

1 t olive oil

1 T Honey 

Place in mini food processor, pulse a few times until chopped.

Add to tacos, Nachos, crostini or crackers.

Spanish Blistered Olives

16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

8 oz jar of green or black olives, drain

1/2 t roasted garlic

Pinch of pepper flakes

1/2 of a lemon zested

1/2 t olive oil

1/2 t Parmesan 

Blister in a skillet.

Finish with cheese.

Cherry Brandy Steamed Brisket

22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom,

23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,

24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. - 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

1 flat cut brisket, mine came from Costco, trim some of the fat off

Step 1

1/2 c Yellow mustard 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

Mix mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

Cover brisket.

Step 2

Rub, I used mine, recipe this log under rub tab

1/8 c Brown sugar

Add to mustard covered brisket.

Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

Steam liquid

1/4 c cherry brandy

1/2 c water

1 Lemon, quartered 

1 onion, quartered 

Add to large foil pan. 

Ball up some foil to make the meat not sit in steam liquid.

Put meat on rack.

Steam liquid under.

Bake preheated oven 300 degree for 3 1/2 - 4 hours. 

Pull brisket with a fork.

Freeze for future use!

Brisket Philly Cheese Steak on Brioche Buns

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 1:18

The thing I love about brisket is, it's so versatile! 

You can make cheese steak or Cubans.

You can make gravy and add the beef, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

You can make nachos.

You can make BBQ's.

Bake one off and go wild!!!

2 c Shredded brisket

2 Brioche buns

Caramelized Onions

Melt 2 T butter and add 1 onion, thin sliced, cooked until slightly browned, pinch of salt

Add meat to onion mixture. 

Set aside

Cheese sauce

1/2 c milk

1/2 c heavy Cream 

2 T Velveeta  

1/4 c mixed shredded Havarti and Manchego

Pinch of Salt, cracked pepper, smoked cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic granules 

On low heat, warm liquids, add cheeses and seasonings, cook until cheese melts and thickens.

To assemble, on griddle toast buns.

Remove to plate.

Add onion/brisket to bun, add cheese sauce and devour! 

You can add pickles, sweet or sour or pickled jalapeño would be good too!

Breakfast Poutine for Two

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:37-39

An ej original recipe!

2 c Seasoned fries, cooked

1/4 c Cheese curds or grated smoked Gouda 

Sausage gravy made with 2 sausage patties

Sausage gravy

2 Sausage patties, cooked and chopped, reserve drippings, add 1 T flour to hot drippings then add 1/4 c milk or cream.

Season with a little garlic granules and seasoned salt.

To the cooked fries, add the cheese, then the sausage gravy.

To serve add chopped tomatoes on the side.