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, February 2, 2023

Parmesan Rosemary French Bread Italian Meatball with Quick Fresh Made Pizza Sauce






























 

 

An ej original recipe!



Psalm 25:4-5


    [4] Make me to know your ways, O LORD;

        teach me your paths. 

    [5] Lead me in your truth and teach me,

        for you are the God of my salvation;

        for you I wait all the day long.



Makes 6 pizzas!



6 Meatballs (I keep these in freezer)

Slightly thaw meatballs, fry and 

Break into small chunks, set aside. 


Parmesan Rosemary bread Costco bakery, slice bread thin and set on parchment on a large sheet pan

Roasted garlic

Olive oil

Drizzle with oil and smear roasted garlic on.



Meatballs

1 lb. Wagyu  beef

1/2 lb. ground pork

1/8 c panko bread crumbs

1/8 c fresh cilantro, Rosemary, oregano, sweet basil, make a herb mix, diced 

1 diced shallot

1/8 c whole buttermilk

2 T double concentrated tomato paste( I used Cento)

1/4 c shaved blend, Toscano, unexpected Cheddar, and Parmesan( found at Trader Joe's) 

1/4 c mascarpone cheese( I use Trader Joe's) 

1/4 t salt

A few turns of cracked black pepper

These freeze beautifully!




Quick Best Ever Pizza Sauce

1 t Olive oil

1 large tomato, chopped 

1 t Balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

3 T Leeks

Pinch each of dried Rosemary, oregano,  thyme 

3 T tomato paste concentrate 

Add olive oil to skillet, add leeks, tomato and seasonings.

Cook just till tomatoes break down and add balsamic vinegar and tomato concentrate. 

Cool.

Spread a heaping t on each piece of bread.



Topping

Pickled red onion 

Sweet bell pepper strips

Italian cheese blend

Mozzarella 


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook on bottom rack 10-15 minutes or until bread is crispy. 

Monday, January 30, 2023

10 Minute Zaxby Left Over Chicken Alfredo






























1 John 5:20


[20] And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.



An ej original recipe!



2 c Left over cooked angel hair pasta


10 chicken fingers, chop into bite size pieces

1 Shallot, diced

1 t Italian style Soffritto from Trader Joe's

2 T Clarified butter

1/2 t black pepper 

1/2 t sugar

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c half and half

1/4 c water

3 T Mascarpone 

3 T Italian cheese blend 


Using a large non stick skillet, heat to medium with butter, when hot add shallots and all dry seasonings.

Add wine, stir until wine dissipates.

Add half and half, water, mascarpone and cheese.

Stir until slightly thickened.

Cut off heat.

Using tongs, twist in pasta.


Sunday, January 29, 2023

Oscar Style Shrimp Filet Mignon






























1 John 2:2


[2] He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.



2 Filet, seasoned and cooked to your desired taste


Lighter Hollandaise

1/4 c Mayo 

2 T Heavy cream or half and half

1 t fresh Lemon juice

1/8 t Pepper flakes 

1/2 t Dry mustard 

Smoked salt, to taste

Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 t white wine

Whisk together.

Set aside.


10 Shrimp, cleaned and chopped 

Steak seasoning of your choice

Olive oil or clarified butter


To assemble, place cooked Filet on bottom, then add shrimp and drizzle with Hollandaise


Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Instant Pot Asian Pork Country Ribs

































Joshua 1:9


[9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”



1 pgk Pork Country Ribs 


24 hr marinade

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/2 c Mirin (Chinese cooking wine)

2 T brown sugar

1 t whole peppercorns (I used black)

1 t 5 spice powder 

2 bay leaves 

3 T of pickled Ginger 

1/2 medium onion

3 T Roasted garlic

2 whole scallions 


Set sauté to hot.

Sear Ribs.

Remove from pot, add 1/2 c water.

Add IP rack and stand Ribs on side.

Place lid on, set top pressure valve to pressure.

Set to meat, 25 minutes with a natural 15 minute release.

Place under broiler to crisp up. 

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Old Time Chicken Vegetable Soup






























 

 

Psalm 22:1-2


Why Have You Forsaken Me?


To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David.


    [1] My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

        Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 

    [2] O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,

        and by night, but I find no rest.



 

28 oz Hunt's Whole Tomatoes, juice and tomatoes that you squeeze with hand

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 T kosher salt 

1 t black pepper

2 c Ford Hook Lima beans

3 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes 

Bring to a light boil.

Turn to a low simmer, for 45 minutes, lid on. 


Add after the 45 minutes.

2 c Cabbage, thin cut strips

2 ears of corn, shaved

1/2 c BBQ sauce or ketchup 

1/4 c white sugar 

3 T fresh Lemon juice

3 T White vinegar 

3 T Worcestershire sauce

1 c Rotisserie chicken, shredded 

Cook another 30 minutes, lid on.


Serve with cornbread!