Chorizo and Potato Hash

 

 

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.  - Psalm 148:13

This is a versatile dish.

It's based on an American Test Kitchen recipe.

It's great as a breakfast dish, or on a crunchy taco or as nachos.

 

Tostadas chips lunch or dinner!

With an egg on top for breakfast!

In a 12 inch non stick skillet bring 4 c water to boil. 

Cook on med 5 minutes. 

Drain and set aside.

4 c water

3 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, chop small

1 t salt

 

8 oz ground pork

Set aside

Quick homemade chorizo 

3 T olive oil

1 T pasilla ancho chili powder

1 T smoked paprika

1-1/2 t oregano

1-1/2 t coriander 

3/4 t smoked salt

1/2 t black pepper

1/4 t cinnamon 

Pinch of allspice

Pinch cayenne 

Bloom in oil for 3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Add :

3 T apple cider vinegar

1-1/2 T sugar

1 T roasted garlic

Return to heat for 1minutes.

Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

Add ground pork.

Mix into spice mixture.

Turn on medium heat.

The fat will render as it cooks.

When pork us done add the potatoes back in.

Cover and turn to low, cook 8 minutes.

Set aside.

Avocado salsa verde

1 avocado, chopped

1 c salsa verde

2 T onion

Squeeze of lime

1 t sugar

Mix in food processor.

To serve add chopped onion, avocado salsa verde and lime juice.

Instant Pot Sous Vide Stuffed Chicken Breast

2 Corinthians 5:7

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

An ej original recipe!

Preheat to 150 degrees and cook 2 hours

4 Boneless, slightly salted and peppered, medium size chicken breast, butterflied and pounded

Stuffing

1 pkg Boursin Shallot and Chive

Sautéed spinach 

 Havarti cheese slices 

Salt and pepper

On the prepared chicken breast spread the Boursin, then sprinkle some spinach and finish with the cheese.

Fold over.

Place on parchment.

Bag, remove air, weigh down, bag again, remove air again.

Place into heated water bath. 

After cook time, heat fry pan, add 1 t clarified butter.

Crisp up and serve.

These were delicious!!

Sweet Restaurant Style Slaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.  - Psalm 63:1-4

Cabbage mixture

16 oz cabbage, shredded

1 medium carrot, scraped and diced 

1/2 onion, shredded

Dressing

2/3 c Miracle Whip or mayo

1 T apple cider vinegar

3 T olive oil

1/3 c sugar

1/4 t salt

1/2 t poppy seeds

Mix dressing well.

Toss cabbage mixture in dressing.

Serve cold.

Smoky Brisket Bourbon Brown Sugar Kicking Baked Beans

Psalm 68:19-20

    [19] Blessed be the Lord,

        who daily bears us up;

        God is our salvation. Selah 

    [20] Our God is a God of salvation,

        and to GOD, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.

An ej original recipe!!

1 c Smoky Sliced Brisket, chopped ( we love Buc-ees)

2 cans cheap baked beans

1 small onion

1/4 c bell pepper, any color

1 T Cajun seasoning 

1 - 2 T Jim Beam

1 t black strap molasses

1/8 c BBQ sauce 

2 t Texas Pete

1/8 c white vinegar

1/8 c brown sugar

1/2 of a lime, squeezed

Heat to a light boil, stirring to keep from sticking.

Slow cook 45 minutes on lowest heat.

Crispy Sweet Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry

Psalm 71:20

    [20] You who have made me see many troubles and calamities

        will revive me again;

    from the depths of the earth

        you will bring me up again.

2 c Left over beef Filet, toss in cornstarch 

Fry in 2 T hot oil and place in plate, set aside.

1/2 English Cucumber, cut in half and sliced

1 c shredded Cabbage

3 Scallions, sliced  

Stir fry in remaining oil.

For sauce add:

2 T Hoisin 

2 T Sake 

1 T sweet chili Thai sauce

1/2 t toasted sesame oil

1 t Soy sauce

Add beef back and serve.