Easy Lazy Woman's Chef Salad

Psalm 65:8

    [8] so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs.

    You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.

2 c Rotisserie chicken, shredded ( I used breast)

1/2 t Mardi Gras seasoning recipe found this blog under seasoning tab

Olive oil drizzled

Stir fry just till heated.

Set aside.

Lettuce, thin sliced

Cabbage, thin shreds 

Chopped English Cucumbers 

Sweet onions, sliced thin

Carrots, sliced thin 

Tomatoes, chopped

Season with season salt, Mrs. Dash table blend

Trader Joe's Umami seasoning

Bread crumbs made from Publix White Mt bread, chop and toss in a little oil, set aside

Boiled eggs, set aside

Dressing of your choice 

I used Olive Garden Signature Italian and Ranch from Aldi

Honey Mardi Gras Pork Tenderloin over Honey Glazed Fennel and Onions

Psalm 66:1-2

  [1] Shout for joy to God, all the earth; 

  [2] sing the glory of his name;

      give to him glorious praise!

An ej original recipe!!

1 Steak House Pork Tenderloin, cut into 4 long sections 

1 Fennel bulb, sliced thin

1 onion, sliced thin

Honey for drizzling

Mardi Gras seasoning 

Olive drizzled on pork pieces

Sous Vide the Tenderloin according to Instant Pot Duo Gourmet instructions booklet.

I did mine on 350 degree for 2 hrs 15 min., using no pressure and on the sous vide setting.

I used gallon zip lock bag which I mashed all the air out and sealed.

Then I opened bag after cook time and checked temp which was 147 degrees which was perfect because I seared in a skillet after adding a little Mardi Gras seasoning and finishing with off with honey.

Remove to cutting board and rest 5 minutes.

Place onions and fennel slices in skillet that pork was seared in, drizzle with honey.

Place in plate and place pork slices on top.

Chicken Madeira Pasta

Psalm 63:1-4

    [1] O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;

        my soul thirsts for you;

    my flesh faints for you,

        as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 

    [2] So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,

        beholding your power and glory. 

    [3] Because your steadfast love is better than life,

        my lips will praise you. 

    [4] So I will bless you as long as I live;

        in your name I will lift up my hands.

1 large chicken breast, sliced horizontally and then into bite size pieces 

Meat tenderizer 

Flour

Cornstarch 

2 T butter

2 T olive oil

Fresh pasta

I used linguine.

Cook and set aside. 

Season chicken, lightly toss in flour and cornstarch.

Fry in butter and olive oil until lightly crispy.

Drain.

Set aside.

Reserve 1 T of cooking grease.

Sauce

1 c sliced mushrooms 

1 c leeks

1 T roasted garlic 

Sauté in reserved grease.

Add these next:

1 t dried basil

1 t dried parsley

1 c beef broth 

1/4 c half and half

1 c sweet Madeira 

Add chicken back in.

Sauté and slightly reduce.

Turn off heat.

To finish toss in:

1 c steamed asparagus 

1 c shredded mozzarella 

Serve on pasta.

Onion Petals

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.  - Psalm 55:22

1 extra large onion

2 c AP flour

1 T smoked paprika, love Trader Joe's

1 t cayenne pepper

1 t smoked ground cumin

½ t thyme

½ t oregano

½ t cracked black pepper

2 large eggs, beaten 

1/2 c milk

1/2 c half and half

1/4 c water

Peanut oil for frying

seasoned salt for finishing 

Dip

3 T mayonnaise

3 T sour cream

2 t BBQ sauce

1 T sweet chili Thai sauce

1/2 t horseradish

½ t Worcestershire sauce

½ t paprika

1/4 t cayenne 

Pinch red pepper flakes

¼ t cracked black pepper

Combine all dip ingredients.

Cut bottom off of onion.

Flip over, this gives you a stable surface.

Cut the onion in half, cut into petals.

Set aside.

In a gallon ziplock, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. 

Remove 1/2 of flour mixture to a plate.

In a second bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, milk, and water.

Working with small small batches of onion petals, shake well to coat.

Then place in egg mixture, drain with slotted spoon, then plate. 

Add to flour mixture in plate.

Toss around with fingers.

Place on a rack while dipping all of the onion petals.

Wash hands.

Using a spider, fry in small batches.

Works best if they aren't crowded while frying.

I filled spider almost full, then gently dropped in hot oil in Fry Daddy.

Fry 4 minute until crispy and golden.

Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. 

Keep warm in toaster oven.

Serve dipping sauce.

Fresh Seasoned Homemade Pork Sausage Patties

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?  - Psalm 56:4

Panade

2 T half and half

2 T panko

Mash together with fork to soften, set aside.

16 oz fresh ground pork

1 t dried Fresh Sage, I do mine in microwave 

1 t fine kosher salt

1 t dried fresh basil, I do mine in microwave 

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder 

1/4 dried t thyme

1/4 t dried rosemary 

1/8 t black pepper 

1/8 t red pepper flakes

1/4 t-1/2 t sugar

Take the panade and hand mix with pork.

Add all spices and mix again. 

Form half into Patties and drizzle with oil.

I used half of it, added a drizzle of oil and fried loose to make sausage gravy, so delicious.