Mini Taco Salads

14 But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.

15 "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. - Deuteronomy 30:14-15

Medium flour tortillas, make loosely rolled balls out of foil and shape around tortillas

Olive oil   

Cooked and seasoned Hamburger or seasoned Rotisserie chicken ( I used a little taco seasoning)

Bean dip, I use Frito Lays

Diced Onions

Shredded Lettuce

Chopped Tomatoes 

Shredded Cheese, I used cheddar and Quesadilla cheeese

Toppings

Sour cream

Pico de gallo 

Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of tortillas.

Bake tortillas crafted around loosely rolled foil ball to make bowls.

Place ball touching pan so that bowl shaped tortillas bottom is up.

Bake preheated 350 degree for 10-15 minutes until crispy and browned.

Cool. 

With a spoon, spread bean dip on bottom. 

Then layer cooked meat, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and end with cheese.

Top with pico de gallo and sour cream.

Other suggested toppings 

Guacamole 

Pickled jalapeño 

Sautéed Spinach with Boiled Eggs

Easy simple delicious!!

I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, - Deuteronomy 30:19

1 pack of fresh or frozen spinach, size appropriate for You

1 t Olive oil

1/2 of an Onion or green onions

1 T roasted Garlic 

1/4 t Red pepper flakes or black pepper

Salt to taste

Boiled eggs, chopped

Splash of Apple cider vinegar to finished dish

Sauté onions, pepper flakes and garlic in oil.

Add greens and salt. 

Wilt greens, add splash of Apple cider vinegar.

Off heat add chopped boiled eggs.

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.