Pimento Cheese Reuben

let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. - James 5:20

Sour dough bread

Top round beef

Pastrami 

John's slaw dressing

Kraut

Pimento cheese

Clarified Butter

Butter bread.

Put on grill top.

Add pimento cheese, meats and kraut.

Toast on both sides.

Serve with John's slaw and pickles.

Fresh Blueberry Pie

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.  - Proverbs 11:30

3 c fresh blueberry

3/4 c sugar

1/8 c cornstarch 

1/2 of a Lemon juiced

2 pre-made Pie crust

Toss berries in the sugar, cornstarch and juice.

Add to pie shell.

Take second crust and pull pieces and spread around on pie.

Bake preheated 400 degrees oven for 35 - 40 minutes. 

Check after 30 minutes, if crust is getting too dark, lay a foil sheet over top.

Serve with ice cream on top.

Kitchen Sink Vegetable and Chicken Soup

He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.  - Proverbs 10:5

she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.  - Proverbs 6:8

She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.  - Proverbs 31:15

Thank You Lord for out bountiful harvest.

Chicken stock made from base seasoning, enough water to fill large pot 3/4 way

1 Shallot, diced (or onion)

1/2 Roasted Poblano, diced

1 c Rotisserie chicken, shredded

3 T double concentrate tomato paste 

Herbs

1/2 t Sweet Basil

1/2 t Garlic

1/2 t Thyme

1/2 t Rosemary 

Pinch Red pepper flakes

1/4 t Crushed bay leaf

1/4 t Sage

1 t Sugar

1/2 t Black pepper

Salt to taste 

Veggies

1/2 c Corn, I used some I froze from garden, silver queen

1/2 c Big boy Peas or purple hull

1/2 c English peas

1/2 c Green beans

1/2 c Christmas speckled butter beans or limas

2 medium Yukon Potatoes

1 c Spinach 

1/2 c okra

1/4 c celery

1 c Sweet 100 tomatoes 

Heaping T of bruschetta 

Half Fresh lime

Place all ingredients in a large pot.

Bring to boil, turn to low, simmer until veggies are tender.

Most of the veggies came from our garden.

Serve over cornbread.

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Smashed Swedish Meatball in Gravy

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"  - Job 28:28

10 meatballs use Publix or make your own ( you can leave whole or mash up)

Olive oil for frying

1 c sliced Leeks

1 c sliced Mushrooms 

1 c Half and Half

2 c beef broth

1 t Dijon 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

Pinch of allspice and nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste 

1 t flour for thickening 

Brown meatballs in a little oil.

Add leeks, mushrooms, seasonings, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

Add stock and reduce, add cream, reduce, whisk in flour. 

Serve over egg noodles or sticky rice.

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This is a versatile Meatball recipe!!

Thin Sliced Fried Italian Eggplant

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.  - Proverbs 1:7

Peel and thin slice eggplant.

Add salt to water and add eggplant slices.

Weight down with a glass bowl.

Soak 1 hr.

Drain.

Using the same bowl, add buttermilk, add eggplant slices.

Leave 10 minutes.

Drain, put on a paper towel.

Season with a little seasoned salt.

Mix 1 c cornmeal and 1 c Italian seasoned bread crumbs together.

Coat slices, put into hot oil.

I used olive oil, just cover bottom of skillet.

Fry until crisp!

Addictive!