Spicy Sausage and Three Cheese Grits with Marinated Tomato Scallion Salsa

Matthew 7:21

[21] “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

An ej original recipe!

Pot of cooked grits

1/4 c Unexpected Cheddar 

1/4 c Smoked Cheddar

1/4 c Sharp Cheddar for sprinkling

1 c Spicy Smoked Sausage sliced really thin

1/2 Leeks, sliced thin

1/2 Bell pepper, cut in thin strips

3 T Olive Garden Italian dressing

2 Campari Tomatoes, diced 

2 Scallions, diced

Dice tomatoes and scallions.

Add dressing, set aside.

For creamy grits, cook in milk and water.

Add Smoked Cheddar and Unexpected cheddar.

Stir fry sausage, leeks and peppers together.

Set aside.

To assemble:

Place cheese grits in bowl.

Cover the middle of grits with sausage mixture.

Sprinkle sharp cheddar on outer edge of grits.

Spoon marinated Scallion tomato salsa on the side.

This was delicious, reminiscent of shrimp and grits!!

Bourbon Brown Sugar Molasses Pork with Jalapeño Gravy

WOW!! Delicious comfort food!

Psalm 16:7-8

    [7] I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;

        in the night also my heart instructs me. 

    [8] I have set the LORD always before me;

        because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

An ej original recipe!

4 c Pork chunks, I cut mine out of a pork roast which I trimmed off fat

Mardi Gras seasoning, salt and pepper, sprinkle over pork chunks

2 T olive oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a Dutch Oven, on stove top, brown in olive oil.

Throw in onions and peppers.

Stir fry 1 minute.

Over the browned pork sprinkle brown sugar and Molasses.

Stir well.

Add water and Bourbon.

Bake 1-1/2 hours, covered, or until pork is tender.

Check half way through and add water if necessary. 

1 Jalapeño, seeds and spines removed, diced 

1 small Onion, chopped

2 T brown sugar

1 /2 t Molasses 

1/8 c Bourbon 

1-1/2 c water

Cornstarch slurry to thicken gravy.

Serve over garlic mashed potatoes with a side of tossed salad.

Meaty Brunswick Stew

Psalm 14:1-3

To the choirmaster. Of David.

    [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”

        They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;

        there is none who does good.

    [2] The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man,

        to see if there are any who understand,

        who seek after God.

    [3] They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;

        there is none who does good,

        not even one.

2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded

2 c BBQ pork, shredded

2 c Beef Brisket, thin sliced

1 Onion, diced 

1 can Lima beans, drain

1 can corn, drain

4 medium potatoes, I par cook mine in microwave, chopped 

1 28 oz diced or crushed tomatoes 

2 c beef stock

1/4 c ketchup

3 T brown sugar

2 T Apple cider vinegar

2 T Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t Cajun seasoning 

Pinch of cayenne 

1/8 t black pepper

1/4 t garlic granules 

1 T Texas Pete

Put in a large pot, stir well.

Bring to a light boil.

On simmer, cook 30 minutes or until flavors have developed.

Serve with cornbread.

Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry

Psalm 8:9

    [9] O LORD, our Lord,

        how majestic is your name in all the earth!

 

Cut 1 chicken breast sliced thin and cut into 1/4 inch equal pieces.

Put marinade in a gallon size ziplock.

Place in marinade for up to 2 hrs.

Drain chicken.

Place 1 T of sesame oil in hot skillet.

Fry chicken until partially cooked, remove to plate.

Marinade for chicken 

1/8 c sweet chili Thai sauce

1/8 c lite Soy sauce

1/8 c Hoisin 

Veggies

2 T Roasted Garlic 

3 T Sushi Ginger slices, diced

1 c Cabbage, sliced thin 

1 small Onion, sliced thin

1 c Broccoli florets

1 T sesame oil

Add oil to skillet and heat.

Stir fry veggies in hot skillet until partially done.

Add chicken back in, cook just till chicken is done, about 5 minutes.

Add rice and and stir.

Add peanuts to serve.

1 c cooked Jasmine rice, set aside

1 c dry roasted peanuts

From Scratch Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate

Genesis 8:21

[21] And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.

 

 

 

1/4 c white sugar

1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder, I used Nestle Toll House 

4 c milk, I used whole 

1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips

1 t vanilla 

Put cocoa powder and sugar in a medium size pot, whisk together. 

Pour in milk, turn on medium heat, slowly whisk continuously, bring to a light boil, add chocolate chips and vanilla.

This was delicious, just with whipped cream.

You can add whipped cream, marshmallows, spices, etc