Hey Ya'll

I love to cook. It is an expression of love for me. I hope you will enjoy the recipes I post. May the Lord bless and keep each of you!



Prov. 31:15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Canned Peaches and Cherry Pie Filling Cobbler


































Proverbs 17:28


    [28] 

    Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;

        when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.



1 can cling stone peaches

4 fresh sliced peaches

1/2 can of cherry pie filling

Juice of half lime

1/4 c sugar

1 t vanilla 


Seasonings

1/4 t Nutmeg

1/4 t Clove

1/4 t Pumpkin pie spice

1/4 t Allspice



Cook in pan 15 minutes to slightly soften fresh peaches.




Topping

Waffle mix ( lightly sprinkle on top)

Slice thin pats of butter to cover waffle mix 


Bake preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Top with ice cream.


Tuesday, August 23, 2022

JR'S Knock Off Famous Bakery Chunky Cookie




































Proverbs 16:25


    [25] 

    There is a way that seems right to a man,

        but its end is the way to death.



1 c Cold Butter cut into small cubes

1 c Brown Sugar

½ c Sugar

2 Eggs

3 c AP Flour

1 t Cornstarch

¾ t Baking Soda

¾ t Salt

1 t vanilla 

2 c Chocolate Chips

2 c Pecans roughly chopped


Preheat oven to 410 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each one.

Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips, vanilla and Pecans.

Separate dough into medium balls ( 2 heaping teaspoons) and place on lightly colored cookie sheet. 

Bake for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let them rest for at 1 hour to set.

As I started eating the cookies, I microwaved my serving of cookies for 5 seconds after the rest, just to make the chocolate gooey!!

Friday, August 19, 2022

Greek Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes






























Proverbs 18:10


    [10] 

    The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

        the righteous man runs into it and is safe.



An ej original recipe!



2 Boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips

2 Yukon Gold potatoes cut into large quarters, tossed in oil and seasoned with seasoned salt, paprika and pepper.

1/2 c low sodium chicken stock


Greek Chicken marinade 


1/4 c plain Greek Yogurt 

2 T Greek seasoning 

A few drizzles of olive oil

1/2 of a lemon juiced

1 t roasted and mashed Garlic

1/2 t Dill 

A dash of Salt and pepper 

Marinate at least 1 hour in a ziplock bag.

Drain.

Dry with paper towel.


Heat IP on sauté to hot.

Add 1 T olive oil.

Sauté chicken until slightly browned.

Remove, hit cancel.

Set to Meat, set time to 10 minutes with pressure.

Add 1/4 c low sodium chicken stock to bottom of pot.

Place rack in pot on top of cubed and seasoned potatoes.

Place chicken back in on rack.

After cook time do a natural release for 15 minutes.

Chicken must be 165 degrees.

Sear chicken and potatoes under broiler on foil sprayed with non stick. 

Greek Salad
































Hebrews 6:18-20


[18] so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. [19] We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, [20] where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.


 

An ej original recipe!


Salad 

1 head Romaine Lettuce, washed and chopped 

1 English Cucumber, chopped

Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half  

1 small Carrots, slice thin

1 small sweet Onion, sliced thin

8 Castelvetrano Olives, sliced in half 

1/4 Unexpected Cheddar, Trader Joe's 



Dressing

1/4 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

1 t white wine vinegar 

1/2 of a lemon juiced

1 T Greek seasoning 

1 t sugar

1 t Greek yogurt 

Salt and black pepper to taste

Whisk together and set aside.

Prepare and set aside.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Instant Pot Chicken Swedish Meatballs and Gravy































Proverbs 11:14


    [14] 

    Where there is no guidance, a people falls,

        but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.



 An ej original recipe!

 

Cooked wide egg noodles set aside.


 

 

10 Chicken Meatballs *


1 lb ground white meat chicken 

1 shallot diced

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried oregano 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1/4 c panko

1/8 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ground Fennel seed

1/2 t brown sugar

1/4 c grated Parmesan 

Freeze the leftover ones.


 

Add 1/2 t clarified butter and 1/2 t olive oil.

Brown on heated to hot sauté setting for 4 minutes and flip, sauté additional 2 minutes and remove.

Remove to plate.

Add dry gravy seasonings.

Scrape bits and add gravy liquid ingredients.

Hit cancel button.

Place rack in IP.

Place meatballs on top.

Place lid on, pressure on and set to 6 minutes on meat setting.

At end of cycle, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then a quick release.

Add slurry to thicken, add Meatballs back in. 

Serve over wide egg noodles.


Liquid Gravy ingredients 

1-1/2 c chicken stock 

3 T half and half

Juice of a half of lime

Mix and set aside.


Dry Gravy Seasonings

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t black pepper

1/2 t oregano 

1/2 t paprika 

1/2 t kosher salt 

Pinch of nutmeg 

Mix and set aside.



Make a slurry by whisking.

1/2 c hot water

1 heaping T of flour

Set aside