3 Pepper Pico de Gallo

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!  - Psalm 150:6

An ej original recipe!!

1 Jalapeño, diced 

1 small Poblano, diced 

1 Serrano, diced 

1 Vidalia onion, chopped

6-8 c Sweet 100 tomatoes, sliced in half 

2 T Apple cider vinegar 

1 T Toasted cumin

Pinch Garlic granules 

1 c Fresh cilantro 

1/2 t Sugar

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Place sweet 100 between 2 plastic take out lids.

Put pressure on top and slice through with sharp butcher knife.

Set aside.

Using a mortar and pestle, place 1 t coarse salt in bottom along with 1 t each of all the different peppers, onions, cilantro, and 3 of the 100 tomatoes.

Mash well, dump in bowl along rest of other ingredients. 

Stir to incorporate.

Taste and adjust.

Serve on tortillas chips!!

Dark Cherry Ice Cream Cake

My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.  - Psalm 145:21

Ice cream sandwiches cut in half

Dark cherry ice cream

Hot fudge topping, spread thickly

2 cups Crushed Oreos 

Cool whip

Slivered almonds, sprinkle over top

Place parchment in bottom.

Using a spring foam pan, place halved ice cream sandwiches around rim.

Place softened ice cream in the bottom of pan, the hot fudge topping, then the chunked Oreos, softened cool whip and almonds. 

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze at least 4 hours but 6 is better.

Slice and serve!

Pimento Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowl

4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. 

5 Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.  - Psalm 149:4-5

Grits, quick grits, 3 T cooked in milk/water mixture 2 c each

Salt to taste

1/4 c Pimento cheese

Scrambled egg white 

Link Sausage 

Add liquids, salt, pimento cheese and grits.

Heat, stirring constantly.

They will boil over. 

Cook grits on medium low until thickened.

Add eggs and cooked sausage on top.

Sweet Tea Skillet Chicken Thighs

1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! 

2 I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.  - Psalm 146:1-2

6-8 bone in skin on thighs

Sweet tea brine

1 c Sweet Tea

1/8 c Sugar 

1/8 sea Salt

1/4 c lemonade

Mix. 

Trim some of the excess skin.

Leave enough fat to cover dark meat.

Put in Gallon ziplock, pressing out air, add 3-4 Thighs.

Set in bowl and repeat.

Marinate at least overnight.

Set oven to 450 degrees, add 2 cast iron skillets and heat till temp is reached.

Add 2 T butter to hot skillet, place seasoned thighs skin side down in hot buttered skillet.

Cook 15 and flip cook another 15 minutes until temp is at least 165 degrees.

Mardi Gras seasoning 

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Meaty Gumbo

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. - Romans 16:20

1/2 of a rotisserie chicken, shredded 

1/2 lb smoked pulled pork
1/2 lb grilled smoked sausage
2 cartons free range chicken stock
1 can stewed tomatoes(chop tomatoes)
2 c sliced okra
1 chopped onion
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chipotle pepper in adobo(Hispanic isle canned)
1/2 c BBQ sauce
1 c instant brown rice or white rice
2 T Cajun seasoning
1 t garlic salt
1 t kosher salt

Put all ingredients in a dutch oven or stock pot bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
Serve with cornbread.