Tuscan Ribollita

1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.

10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"  - Luke 2:1-14

An ej original recipe!

This soup was made from leftover Christmas dishes, with a few other added freezer ingredients. Did not disappoint! Delicious!!

2 T Olive oil

1/2 c leeks

1 small Shallot

1/4 c red bell peppers

2 T roasted garlic

1 ear shaved corn

3 small carrots, thin sliced

1/2 t black pepper 

Pinch red pepper flakes

3 T chicken base seasoning, this is salty 

1 T Mrs. Dash table version

Sauté in oil.

Add the below ingredients.

1 c leftover Pinto beans

1 c leftover Turnip greens

1 c leftover Mac and cheese

1 c leftover lighthouse Inn potato casserole

1 c kale, chopped

1/2 c frozen green peas

1 can stewed tomatoes 

1 c shredded cabbage 

1/2 c shredded Parmesan Reggiano cheese

2 quart water

Simmer 30 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread!

Asiago Cheese Bread Smoked Ham Breakfast Sandwich

He stood and measured the earth; he looked and shook the nations; then the eternal mountains were scattered; the everlasting hills sank low. His were the everlasting ways.  - Habakkuk 3:6

Asiago cheese bread ( Fresh Market)

Mrs. Dash Table version

Olive oil

Pinch of salt

Smoked Ham

Fried Egg or egg whites

Gouda cheese

Lightly oil bread, season with a tiny pinch of salt and Mrs.Dash, lightly toast bread.

Fry egg and set aside.

When bread is toasted add, cheese, egg and ham.

Serve with fruit.

Yum!!

Creamed Cipollini Onions

24 for "All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, 

25 but the word of the Lord remains forever." And this word is the good news that was preached to you.  - 1 Peter 1:24-25

This was delicious!!!

1 Pkg of cipollini onions, I got mine from Sprouts

1 T clarified butter

1 t flour

3/4 c milk

1 T sweet Marsala

1 t dry mustard

Pinch nutmeg

Salt and pepper,  to taste

1/4 c Parmesan Reggiano 

To prepare onions, bring to boil in pot, just covered with water. 

Cook 3 minutes.

Pour into colander, cool.

Cut bottom and top off and squeeze out whole onion.

Set aside.

In a small cast iron skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 3 minutes.

Stir continuously.

Heat milk in microwave, whisk into flour-butter mixture.

Cook until slightly thickened.

Add all spices, Marsala and onions. 

Stir to incorporate.

Add cheese to top, cook 350 degrees until cheese browns, around 20 minutes.

These things are delicious!!

I served with a Chateaubriand, baked potato, and asparagus. 

Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies

Then they will cry to the LORD, but he will not answer them; he will hide his face from them at that time, because they have made their deeds evil.  - Micah 3:4

1 banana, mashed

1/4 c melted coconut oil minus 2 t 

2 T palm sugar

1 t vanilla extract

1 t maple extract

3/4 c oat flour, process oats in food processor 

3/4 c oats

1/2 t baking powder

1 t ground cinnamon

1/2 t powdered ginger

1/4 t salt

1/2 apple, peeled then grated

3/4 c carrots, grated 

1/4 c chopped smoked almonds

1/4 c white raisins

Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Stir the banana, coconut oil, sugar, maple and vanilla together in a medium bowl. 

In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together the oat flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. 

Add the banana mixture to the oat mixture and stir just until fully blended. 

Fold in the apple, carrots, almonds, and raisins. 

The batter should be moist, but you should be able to shape it into balls.

Shape about 3 t of the batter into a ball and place on the sheet. 

Continue until all of the batter is used, and flatten.

Bake for about 18-20 minutes. 

The cookies will be soft, but they should hold together, and will firm as they cool.

These remind me of fruit cake.

Fried Sichuan Chicken

7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.

8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. - 1 Timothy 6:7-8

This was delicious!!

3 large chicken Tenderloins, cut into 1 inch chunks

Soak ingredients 

1/4 c mushroom soy sauce

2 T rice wine seasoned vinegar

2 T sugar

2 egg whites

Stir well, add chicken pieces and soak 20 minutes.

Drain on paper towel.

Dredge

1 c cornstarch 

2 T sugar

Dredge chicken, shake, put in paper plate.

Heat oil to medium and fry chicken.

Drain on paper towels.

Sichuan seasoning

1 t ginger powder

1 t garlic granules 

1 t chili powder

1 t toasted cumin powder

1 toasted Thai chili ( fry in oil) crumble ( I only used a pinch) 

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t kosher salt

Mix well.

Mix seasoning mix into 1 T chili oil and 1 T olive oil, toss warm fried chicken in the oil mixture.