Grilled Sumac Garlic Asparagus

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. 

2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers, 

3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 

4 shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and without fear. 

5 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, "Who can see them?" 

6 They search out injustice, saying, "We have accomplished a diligent search." For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep. 

7 But God shoots his arrow at them; they are wounded suddenly. 

8 They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them; all who see them will wag their heads. 

9 Then all mankind fears; they tell what God has brought about and ponder what he has done. 

10 Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult!  - Psalms 64

1 bundle of tiny Asparagus 

Light Drizzle of Olive oil

Light sprinkle of Sumac

Light sprinkle of Garlic

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

To finish:

Shredded fresh Parmesan (optional)

Heat stove top griddle.

When hot, add asparagus.

Lightly drizzle with olive oil and season.

Leave al dente.

Apple Cider Vinegar Brown Sugar Beef Short Ribs

6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel,

7 and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named."

8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.

9 For this is what the promise said: "About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son."

10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac,

11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad-in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls-

12 she was told, "The older will serve the younger."

13 As it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."

14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means!

15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."

16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. - Romans 9:6-16

An ej original!!

1-1/2 lb. Boneless Beef Short Ribs, sprinkled and tossed with a little baking soda

1 T olive oil for browning meat, onions and garlic

A few turns Smoked Salt 

A few turns Cracked Pepper 

Sauté until brown.

Mix all of the below ingredients in a bowl.

Add sauteed beef and apples, marinate 10 minutes.

Add to instant pot, set to meat setting, set time to 50 minutes and bring pressure up.

Quick release after 50 minutes.

1/4 t Sumac

1/4 c Apple cider vinegar

1/4 c water

2 T olive oil

1/2 Apple, cut into chunks, I used Granny Smith

3 T Roasted garlic 

1/4 c Brown sugar

1 sliced onion

To the instant pot, after meat is done, add the below ingredients. 

Use meat setting, under pressure, set time to 20 minutes.

Quick release and enjoy.

3 Carrots, chopped

3 golden Potatoes, chopped

Pinch or more of red pepper flakes

This is a delicious and different take on beef stew, slightly sweet and spicy!!

I served it with crusty bread.

Beef and Broccoli

Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. - Matthew 24:42

2 pieces of Beef Boneless Short Ribs, got mine at Costco 

Spread baking soda on both sides.
This helps tenderize the beef.

Let sit for 20 minutes.

Rinse, pat dry and slice against the grain into thin uniform pieces.

Add to marinade.

Soy Vay Garlic Hoisin, found at Walmart

Marinade for Beef:

1 T Cornstarch 

1 t Sesame oil

1 T Brown sugar

2 T Soy sauce

2 T Mirin

2 c Broccoli 

1 Leeks, chopped

Set aside to add after Beef is cooked.

1 T Ginger

1 T Garlic

1 T Olive oil

In a large skillet, heat oil to hot, cut heat off and add ginger and garlic.

Cook until fragrant.

Cook the beef in the same skillet you used for the garlic and the ginger.

Heat skillet to hot.

Using tongs, remove beef from marinade.

Add beef pieces until bottom is covered.

Cook 3 minutes then flip.

Turn heat to medium cook another 3 minutes.

Add Broccoli, leeks, garlic and ginger back in and cook 2 minutes or until Broccoli is slightly tender.

To finish add 1/4 c Soy Vay Garlic Hoisin. 

Serve over sticky rice.

Mexican Pulled Pork Tapas with Avocado Salsa Verde

8 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; 

9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.  - Psalm 116:8-9

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Avocado Salsa Verde

For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.  - Psalm 56:13

1 avocado, chopped

1/2 c  salsa verde

3 T onion, chopped

Squeeze of lime

1 t sugar

1 T Mayo

1/2 t toasted cumin

Mix in food processor.

Pulse in a small food processor just till incorporated.