Fluffy Baking Powder Pancakes

1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. 

2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 

3 They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. 

4 Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the LORD?  - Psalm 14:1-4

In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, "There is no God."  - Psalm 10:4

1/2 c plus 1/4 c flour

1 1/2 t plus 1/4 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1/2 T sugar

1/2 - 3/4 c milk, adjust to desired batter thickness 

1/8 c buttermilk

1 egg

1 1/2 T melted butter

Sift all dry ingredients twice to remove debris.

Place liquids in the middle and stir into dry ingredients. 

Stir till smooth.

In a skillet, heat oil on medium, add pancake batter. 

Flip until done.

Serve with honey, sorghum or syrup.

Spicy Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup

11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.

12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11-13

An ej original recipe!!!

Spices and oils

1 t five spice powder

1 t Kaffir powder ( my daughter gave me dried ones and I put them in the grinder and made powder) or 1 t lemon zest

2 T roasted garlic

1 t Cilantro 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t anchovy paste 

1 t olive oil

2 t chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t chili oil

2 t sweet chili Thai sauce

1 t toasted sesame oil

2 t palm sugar 

1 T mushroom soy sauce

Veggies

1/4 c leeks

1/4 c Cabbage 

1/4 c mushrooms 

1/4 c carrots

2 T red bell pepper

6 broccoli florets, add at the end

Meats

2 chicken tenderloins or more, sliced thin on diagonal 

6 Shrimp, add at the end

Your desired amount of Pasta, I used angel hair but rice noodles would be great

1 qt water or more ( if it's too spicy for you add a cup or 2 of water

I added my olive oil to pot, heated, then added leeks, bell peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots. Sauté 1 minute on med heat. To this I added all the list of spices, Thai sauce, soy, chili oil, the chicken and the water. Cook 15 minutes then add pasta. At this point get a teaspoon of broth, smell it first, then cool and taste. You can adjust the palm sugar by a half teaspoon if it's too spicy. Cook 5 minutes on low then add shrimp and broccoli. Cut off heat and stir around so shrimp will cook. Enjoy!

Crustless Leek Bacon and Ham Quiche

5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.

6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction." - Malachi 4:5-6

Oh my goodness, delicious!

An ej original recipe!

1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs

Clarified butter drizzled over bottom of pan

1 c sliced leeks

1 c diced cooked ham 

1 c cooked crumbed bacon, reserve 1 t bacon grease

1 c shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1 c shredded Manchego cheese

1/2 t Mrs. Dash table version 

Pinch of salt

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch red pepper flakes

4 large eggs

1/4 c Mascarpone 

1 can Pet milk

1/4 c half and half

Preheat oven to 425°F, place on middle rack.

Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.

Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels.

Cook leeks and peppers with ham in 1 t bacon grease in a heavy skillet,  medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Chop and set aside.

Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle the 2 cheeses on top.

Whisk together eggs, half and half, Pet milk, mascarpone, and seasonings.

Pour over cheese. 

Bake 25 minutes until top is golden and custard is set. 

Cool and cut into pie wedges.

Serve with sliced tomatoes.

Guajillo Sauce Stuffed Poblanos

1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.

4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

5 And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

6 And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment.

7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death." - Revelation 21:1-8

4 guajillo chilis, toasted and set aside

1/2 Onion, chopped 

2 T roasted Garlic

1/4 c sugar 

2 T Cilantro 

Pinch black peppers

1 c Herdez Salsa verde

1/4 c Herdez guacamole salsa

2 c chicken broth

Toast peppers on comal or stove top eye.

Cut ends off and take veins and seeds out.

Tear into pieces and put in large sauce pan.

Cover with water and re-hydrate for 15 minutes.

Cool.

Spoon into blender and add 1/2 c juice.

Dump the rest of the juice.

Blend until smooth, add black pepper, garlic, sugar, Cilantro, salsa verde, guacamole salsa, blend a little more.

Add to chicken stock and simmer, reduce until desired thickness.  

Use 1 c of sauce for Rotisserie chicken stuffed roasted Poblanos recipe and freeze the rest.

3 c Rotisserie Chicken, shredded

4 roasted Poblanos, cooled seeded and cut in half, to take the heat out run knife down inside spine 

1/2 c onions, sliced

1/4 c guajillo sauce 

Heat until onions are tender.

To assemble 

Lightly cover bottom of pan with sauce.

Lay peppers down, fill with chicken mixture.

Add more sauce.

Add cheese, I like Quesadilla cheese and Manchego.

Bake 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Serve with sour cream, guacamole etc.

Manchego Cherry Cheese Ball

As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.  - Zechariah 9:11

An ej original recipe!

1 room temp full fat cream cheese block

1/2 c grated Manchego cheese

5 canned dark red cherries, diced

1/4 c powdered sugar

2 t cherry juice

5 slices pickled  jalapeño, diced

Mix well, roll into 2 equal balls.

Chill.

1 c butter toasted salted Pecans, chopped

Roll chilled balls in Pecans. 

Serve with crackers.