Flat Top Smashed Cheese Burger

6 The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,

7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation."

8 And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. - Exodus 34:6-8

An ej original recipe!

1-1/4 lb. 80/20 Angus Beef, makes 4 good size burgers

Seasoned salt

Mrs. Dash, table 

Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's 

Heat skillet, I used a large non stick but cast is fine.

If you have a flat top on your gas stove, you can use it.

Makes a mess though!!

Make patties, mash pretty flat.

Season.

Place in hot skillet, cover with foil and mash with a cast iron press.

Burgers should immediately begin to sizzle.

Cook to 85 % done before flipping.

You can see the browning if you look at the side of the patty.

Then flip, cover with foil, mash with press.

These cook pretty quickly, around 5 minutes on the first side and maybe 3 minutes on the other.

Do not overcook!!

Add 2 pieces of cheese to beef patty.

Brioche buns

Smoked Gouda cheese

sliced Onions 

sliced Tomatoes

Lettuce

Pickles

Burger and fry sauce

1 T Mayo

1T BBQ sauce

1 t yellow mustard

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

1 t sweet pickle relish

Squirt of hot sauce, I used Sriracha 

Mexican Pork Patty Slider

An ej original recipe!

5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God. 

6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD. 

7 I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul,  - Psalm 31:5-7

1 lb. Ground Pork, I grind my own with my Food Processor 

Seasoned salt

Slider buns

Pork patties need to fry slow.

Medium low, flipping until done.

Temp for ground pork should be 160 degrees.

They have little fat, add a drizzle of olive oil.

Half way through cooking, cover, add water to keep patty tender.

Toppings

Sliced avocado

Quesadilla cheese

Pico de gallo 

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Avocado crema  

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Thai Air Fryer Street Fries

"You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. - Exodus 20:7

2 hand full of Frozen fries, I used fast food fries

Drizzle a tiny amount of olive oil and toss

Lightly salt

Add to basket of air fryer.

Put into air fryer.

Select 380 temp.

Select 10 minute time.

Remove basket, shake and flip to insure even cooking.

Select 380 temp.

Select 3 minutes.

Replace basket and finish cooking.

Remove and place on plate.

Drizzle sauce over fries!

Yummy!!

Drizzling Sauce

3 t rice wine vinegar

1 t soy sauce, I used mushroom 

1 t chili garlic oil, I used Lee Kum Kee 

1 t sugar

1 t fresh grated ginger

2 small green onions, split and diced

A light sprinkle of garlic granules 

Mix and set aside.

Steamed Cajun Brussel Sprouts

For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.  - Psalm 97:9

an ej original recipe!

So simple and so delicious!

1 bag Brussels sprouts

Lightly Drizzle Light Olive oil

Seasoned salt, according to taste

Cajun seasoning, according to taste

Clean, cut in half, and take off tough outer leaves of Brussels sprouts.

In a microwave steamer, cook 5 minutes.

Apple Cider Honey Glazed Seared Salmon

6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. 

7 All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!  - Psalm 97:6-7

An ej original recipe!

2 lb piece of Salmon, I got mine at Costco

Basting butter

1/4 c Clarified butter, softened 

1 t Olive oil

1 t Rub, I used my homemade

1/2 t Old bay 

1/2 t black pepper

Reserve what's left for a final baste.

Apple Cider Glaze

1/4 c Apple cider

1/4 c teriyaki sauce

1/8 c honey

3 T Apple butter

1/2 t red pepper flakes

1 T Lemon juice

Cut salmon into the size servings you want. 

I got 10 good size pieces.

Place on a sheet pan covered in parchment.

Use basting butter to coat top of Salmon.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Let Salmon sit for 30-45 minutes. 

Heat a non stick skillet to medium.

Add 1/2 t clarified butter with a tad of olive oil.

Place Salmon seasoned side down.

Cook 2-3 minutes each side according to Salmon thickness.

You can see the Salmon changing color on its side as it cooks.

You want it under cooked.

Now coat the Salmon again with the left over butter basting sauce followed by the glaze.

Cook in oven uncovered 4 minutes.

Bring out of oven and let cool for 4 minutes before serving.