Detox Spicy Veggie Soup

9 Proclaim this among the nations: Consecrate for war; stir up the mighty men. Let all the men of war draw near; let them come up. 

10 Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears; let the weak say, "I am a warrior."  - Joel 3:9-10

1 qt Chicken or veggie stock, I used chicken stock because I had canned some

1 can diced tomatoes with celery and peppers

Set aside till after the sauté is done!

I 1 T olive oil or coconut oil

1 t roasted Garlic, I roast a small pan full of salted and peppered garlic and cover with oil and a little apple cider vinegar   

1 t diced Ginger, I keep fresh peeled ginger in a qt jar full of vodka

1/2 c Onions, diced

1 Jalapeño, seeded, membrane scraped,  and diced   

1/8 c Celery, diced

1 carrot, thin sliced

2 c chopped fine Cabbage

1 t Salt 

1/2 t black Pepper

1 t dried Oregano

1 t dried Basil

1/2 t Red pepper flakes

1 t dried Parsley

Add oil, I used olive oil, to heavy bottom pot and heat,  add herbs, all seasonings, jalapeño, onions, garlic, ginger, carrots and cabbage. 

Sauté.

Add stock and canned tomatoes.

Simmer 20 minutes.

Delicious, spicy and so flavorful!! 

Gurkensalat ( German marinated cucumbers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses,

14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. - Colossians 2:13-14

4 small English cucumbers, sliced thin with a mandolin slicer

1 small sweet onion, sliced thin

Coarse Salt

Cover cucumber slices with salt.

Let sit 30 minutes.

Rinse and pat dry.

Dressing

1/8 c Apple cider vinegar

1 T Olive oil

2 T Sugar

1 t Dried mustard

1/2 t Dried dill

A few turns of Cracked black Pepper

Pinch red pepper flakes

Texas Pete's Hot Sauce Mustard Deep Fried Chicken Thighs

 

 

1 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land; 

2 there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.  - Hosea 4:1-2

Package of Boneless skinless chicken thighs, mine had 10

Yellow mustard, liberally drizzled

Texas Pete's hot sauce, liberally drizzled

Salt and pepper to taste

2 t Garlic granules 

2 t Onion powder

3 T dried Parsley

Place in bowl.

Massage chicken to coat.

Cover, refrigerate overnight until ready to fry.

Dredge 

2 c AP flour

Salt and pepper 

2 t Garlic granules 

2 t Onion powder 

2 t smoked paprika 

1/2 c dried Parsley

Set chicken out while oil heats.

Dredge thighs, shake.

Place on plate.

Fill a cast iron Dutch oven with 2-3 inches of peanut oil.

Heat to 350 degrees.

Using a instant read thermometer to check temp.

Fry thighs until 165 degrees temp.

Delicious beyond word!

Crispy and juicy!

Hash Brown Crust Cast Iron Ham Quiche

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.  - Psalm 86:15

30 oz hash browns

Salt and pepper to taste

1 T butter

2 T olive oil

Heat oil and butter, add hash browns, mash into skillet.

Cook on med high heat for 8 minutes. 

If it starts to smoke, turn off heat for a few seconds.

Start heat back up.

If it continues to smoke turn heat off and finish cook time.

Add to a middle rack, 400 degree oven for 15 minutes, remove.

Adjust oven to 350.

5 eggs

1 c half and half 

1 c shredded Colby jack

3/4 c shredded Gruyere 

1/4 c Parmesan 

Whisk together.

Set aside.

7 oz chopped ham 

1/2 c Leeks

3 T toasted jalapeño 

1/4 c sautéed mushrooms 

Add to crust.

Add egg mixture over crust-ham mixture.

Bake 350, middle rack, for 35 minutes.

Serve with a little sour cream and chopped fresh tomatoes.

Ambrosia

4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. 

5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. 

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. 

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; 

8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. 

9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! 

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!  - Psalm 111:4-10

 

 

 

8 oz thawed whip topping

1 c vanilla bean yogurt 

1/2 c coconut 

1 12 oz can mandarin oranges, drained well

1 8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained well

1 c maraschino cherries, drained well

1/2 c toasted pecans 

1/2 c mini marshmallows 

In a large bowl, mix yogurt and cool whip.

Using a rubber spatula, gently mix in fruit, chill.