Leek and Potato Soup with Rosemary Parmesan Croutons

Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. - John 4:36

2 quarts Water

1 Leek, sliced 

1 Celery stalk, sliced thin

7 medium Red Potatoes

1/2 stick of Cream cheese, chopped

3 T Chicken base seasoning

Cracked black pepper

1/4 c Smoked cheddar 

1/4 c Unexpected cheddar

Slurry made of cornstarch and cold water for thickening.

Using a plate, microwave potatoes for 4 minutes on each side.

Set aside to slightly cool.

Cut the ends off and slice through the potato.

The peeling will easily fall off.

Heat water. 

Place potato chunks in heated seasoned water.

Add leeks, celery and all the cheese into pot.

Simmer until cheese melts.

Make croutons out of Costco Rosemary Parmesan bread.

Slice bread, add olive oil, toast on griddle and lightly salt.

Mardi Gras Bruschetta Chicken Tacos

For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."  - Isaiah 41:13

An ej original recipe!

1 c Smoked chicken or Rotisserie chicken 

1/2 t Mardi Gras seasoning

2 T Bruschetta 

Crispy Tacos, warmed

Quesadilla Cheese

1 t Sour cream

I made 4 tacos.

Sauté onion in a drizzle of oil.

Add chicken and bruschetta.

Dress tacos with cheese and sour cream.

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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