Italian Chicken Spinach Panini

You, LORD God of hosts, are God of Israel. Rouse yourself to punish all the nations; spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. Selah  - Psalm 59:5

1 loaf French bread, cut lengthwise, then in half, scoop out most of the soft bread

1 breast Rotisserie chicken, chunked 

2 c fresh baby Spinach 

1/4 c sliced pepperoncini

1 t Roasted garlic 

Provolone cheese slices, folded over

3 T Olive Garden Italian dressing

Salt to taste

Thin sliced sweet Onions 

Thin sliced Tomatoes

Prepare bread.

Place dressing in skillet, add peppers, Spinach, garlic then chicken.

Dress with onions and tomatoes, salt. 

Add folded over cheese.

Top with other bread. 

Mash down, brush lightly with olive oil.

Lightly cover with foil, way down with cast iron skillet. 

Toast in preheated 400 degrees oven for 5 minutes. 

Cut into slices.

Cast Iron Mardi Gras Seasoned Chicken Thighs

An ej original recipe!

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

4 bone in skin on chicken thighs

I brine mine in 1-1/2 c Apple Cider, 1/8 c salt and 1/8 c sugar for 24 hours.

Dry off chicken, season and set aside.

Mardi Gras seasoning ( Like on Publix wings)

This is enough for a whole chicken so reserve leftover seasoning.

2 T dried rosemary 

2 T chili powder

1 T kosher salt

1 T garlic granules 

1 T dried ground oregano 

1 T creole seasoning

1-1/2 t cumin

1 t dry mustard

1 t smoked paprika 

1 t black pepper

Place half of the seasoning in a bowl.

Heat cast iron skillet beginning in a cold oven and heat to 450 degrees.

Take hot skillet out and add 2 T butter.

Place well seasoned, both sides, chicken with skin side down and return to oven for 15 minutes.

Flip and return to oven for another 15 minutes.

Rest for 10.

Delicious!!

Ham and Smoked Sausage Breakfast Enchiladas

3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 

4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?  - Psalm 56:3-4

4 6 inch tortillas 

Warm and set aside.

Meat

1 c chopped ham

1 c chopped smoked sausage

Fry and set aside.

Eggs whites

1 c egg whites

1/4 c Italian 3 cheese blend

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t Umami seasoning

1/2 t Mrs. Dash 

1/2 t seasoned salt

Soft fry and set aside.

Cheese sauce

Half and half

Milk

Italian 3 cheese blend

Mozzarella 

1/2 t Seasoned salt 

1/2 t Mrs. Dash

1/2 t Umami 

1/2 t Everything bagel seasoning

Heat in small pan until thickened.

Stuff meat mixture and egg whites into tortillas.

Place seam side down.

Pour cheese sauce over tortillas. 

Cover with foil.

Bake preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Serve with sliced tomatoes.

Cumin and Coriander Bombay Potatoes

1 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day. 

2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. 

3 You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah 

4 You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue.  - Psalm 52:1-4

2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1/2 c white vinegar, divided into 2 (1/4 c )

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Cover potatoes with water, bring to boil, cook 8 minutes until soft not mushy.

Add 1/4c vinegar, salt and pepper.

Set aside. 

Add the remaining 1/4 c vinegar.

Make sauce.

1/4 c neutral oil

3 t cumin seeds, lightly crushed

3 t coriander seeds, lightly crushed

3 t roasted garlic

1/2 t red pepper flakes

Toast spices and garlic in oil.

Remove from heat.

2 t paprika 

2 t honey

Add honey and paprika.

Cool 10 minutes.

1 c lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Add to foil lined pan.

Put under broiler to crisp up!!

When crisp, add cilantro.  

Nice vinegary taste with a little heat!!

Yum!!

Old Time Ham and Egg Salad

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.  - Psalm 51:17

2-3 pieces of deli ham, I used Boars Head maple 

2 boiled eggs, peel and mash with a fork, set aside

3 thick cut bread and butter pickles cut in quarters, a splash of juice too

3 T Mayo

3 T chopped Celery

1/2 t Dried shallots

1/2 t dry mustard

Place celery, pickles and torn Ham in a mini food processor, pulse a few times.

Put into a bowl, add all the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.

Serve on crackers, bread or stuff into grape tomatoes.