Pasta with Fennel Onion Sausage Ragu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arise, O God, defend your cause; remember how the foolish scoff at you all the day!  - Psalm 74:22

1/2 of a Fennel bulb,chopped coarse

1 T Fennel seed

1/2 of an Onion, chopped coarse

Add to food processor, pulse 10 pulses

28 oz whole Tomatoes process 1 min

2 lbs link sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, process 10 seconds

Heat 1 T olive oil, add sausage.

Cook 10-15 minuted, add veggies and 1/2 t salt. Cook 5 min, add 2 T tomato paste, 4 T roasted garlic, 1-1/2 t dried oregano. Stir. Cook 30 seconds, add 3/4 dry red wine, cook down for 1 min, scrape bits. Add processed tomatoes and 1 c water. Low heat 45 minutes uncovered

Pasta, 1 lb bow tie pasta 

4 qt water 

1 T salt

Cook al dente 

Reserve 1 c pasta water

Add meat sauce to pasta, add 1 c pasta water to pasta and meat sauce, add Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil

Coca Cola Instant Pot BBQ Pork

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.  - Psalm 19:14

 

 

An ej original recipe!

2 Coke minis

1 package of Boneless pork Ribs, cut each one in half

1/2 t Salt

*1 t Mardi Gras seasoning 

Pour cokes in Instant Pot.

Add salt, seasoning and pork.

Set to meat setting, time for 55 minutes on pressure.

At end of cycle, let pressure vent for 10 minutes before removing cover.

Remove meat to pan, shred, cover with sauce and put under broiler, middle rack for 15 minutes.

I made *BBQ stuffed baked potatoes!

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Sneaky Pete's Mayo Bacon and Tomato Sandwich

 

 

 

 

 

For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing to your name.  - Psalm 18:49

White Mt Bread from Publix

Clarified butter

Crispy fried bacon, set aside

Thin sliced Tomato 

Cheese

*Sneaky Pete's Mayo

Lightly cover both sides of bread with clarified butter.

Place one slice in hot skillet, butter side down.

Place cheese, bacon slices, tomato slices and Pete's Mayo on one slice of bread.

Cover with other slice, weight down.

Toast and flip. Serve immediately!

*Sneaky Pete's Mayo

1 T Dukes Mayo

1 t Pete's

1/4 t sugar 

1/4 t Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's

Mix well.

Chicken Piccata Sandwich with Sweet Caper Slaw

Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?  - Job 21:7

Their houses are safe from fear, and no rod of God is upon them.  - Job 21:9

Let their own eyes see their destruction, and let them drink of the wrath of the Almighty.  - Job 21:20

Sweet Caper Slaw

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Left over Chicken Piccata pieces, heated under broiler

White Mt. bread from Publix, spread with clarified butter toasted in skillet

Gruyere cheese 

Thin sliced Sweet onions

Thin sliced Tomatoes

Sweet Caper Slaw Sandwich Dressing

You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.  - Psalm 17:3

Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end, and may you establish the righteous- you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!  - Psalm 7:9

1/2 c Shredded cabbage

Make dressing and add cabbage.

Refrigerate for 1 hr.

Serve on Piccata Chicken sandwich.

Dressing

2 T fresh diced Parsley

1/2 t Dijon mustard

1 t Sour cream

1/4 t Anchovy paste

1/2 - 1 t Sugar

2 T Olive oil

1 t Apple cider vinegar

1/2 t Capers, mashed

1/4 t dehydrated shallots

Salt and pepper to taste