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, March 2, 2023

Scratch Potato Patties




























 

 

Psalm 42:1-2


Book Two


Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?


To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah.


    [1] As a deer pants for flowing streams,

        so pants my soul for you, O God. 

    [2] My soul thirsts for God,

        for the living God.

    When shall I come and appear before God?




Update***

I made these with the dry potato pack and they turned out great!!



An ej original recipe!



These were delicious! 

The texture is not like hash browns but like a fried mashed potato cake. 


1/4 c Parmesan for finishing

 

 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 

Peel and cover in cold water 

Let sit 10 minutes

Dry potatoes 

Grate

The texture will be like thick mashed potatoes


Add in

1/4 c cornstarch 

1/2 t Garlic granules 

1/2 t Onion powder

1/2 t Seasoned salt 

1/4 t Pepper

1 T Cilantro 


Make into 6 potato patties. 

Cook in

2 T Clarified butter, reserve 1 T

2 T olive oil, reserve 1T 

Add to large skillet.


Heat half of the clarified butter and oil on medium.

Add seasoned dry potato patties.

Fry until slightly browning and flip.

Press the cheese in.

Add the reserved clarified butter oil mixture to non-fried side.

Fry until crispy, flipping to insure crispness.


Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Milano Salmon with Basil Pesto Butter from Costco



























 

 

Psalm 47:2


    [2] For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,

        a great king over all the earth.




Buy Salmon with basil pesto butter and fresh dill from Costco


Do not overcook!!!

Bake preheated 425 oven, bottom rack, parchment cover sheet pan.

Cut salmon into 6 servings.

Cut butter in half and top each salmon serving with 2 pieces of butter.

Dice the fresh dill and put a 1/4 t on each salmon serving.

Bake 13 minutes, uncovered.

Remove, temp should be at least 145 degrees but mine was 155 and it was perfection.

Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of coarse kosher salt.

Squeeze with lemon if you like.

Oh My Goodness!!!

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Kickin Warm Bar Olives

































Psalm 49:7-9


    [7] Truly no man can ransom another,

        or give to God the price of his life, 

    [8] for the ransom of their life is costly

        and can never suffice, 

    [9] that he should live on forever

        and never see the pit.



Drizzle Olive oil in small skillet


1 c Castelvetrano Olives ( you could use different colored Olives for a prettier look)

2 -3 Lemon zest slices

1/4 t Rosemary

1/4 t Coriander 

1 T Roasted garlic

Pinch of red pepper flakes 

1 T Chopped Greek peppers (Pepperoncinis)

Pinch Black Pepper 

Pinch of Coarse salt before serving


Heat spices in oil, add garlic, add lemon zest slices, then olives.

Sauté until Olives start releasing water, about 5 minutes.

Add coarse salt and serve warm.


Saturday, February 25, 2023

DIY Boursin Garlic Herb and Chive Spread



























 

 

Psalm 48:10


    [10] As your name, O God,

        so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

    Your right hand is filled with righteousness.



4 oz salted spreadable butter

4 oz spreadable cream cheese

2 t roasted mashed garlic

1/2 t each dried chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, tarragon 

1/4 t black pepper


Place on a large paper plate.

Mash butter, cream cheese and garlic together with a fork, working in the herbs and pepper.

Work mixture until well incorporated.

Put in a plastic tub and store in fridge.


Thursday, February 23, 2023

Instant Pot Bavarian Stew



























 

 

 

Psalm 47:8


    [8] God reigns over the nations;

        God sits on his holy throne.



An ej original recipe!



1 chopped Smoked sausage that has been seared in skillet 

1/2 lb Pork butt or country Boneless Ribs cut into 1/2 in cubes 

1 qt chicken bone broth

1-1/2 c water

1/2 of a Beer

3 T Apple cider vinegar

3 T Olive oil or vegetable oil


Seasonings

1/4 t Fennel seed

1 t Thyme

1/4 t Black Peppercorns 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t sugar

Pinch of red pepper flakes


Have all veggies and meats cut and ready to use.

Turn IP to sauté and heat to hot, add oil, seasonings, celery, garlic and shallots.

When they are tender add meats.

Brown slightly.

De-glaze pan with Apple cider vinegar, then beer.

Add stock and water.

Next add all veggies.

Set pot to Stew mode and cook under pressure on for 60 minutes.


Veggies

1 diced Shallots

2 T roasted Garlic

1/8 c Celery

2 c chopped Potatoes or rutabaga 

1 large sliced Carrot 

2 c chopped Cabbage

1 c chopped Spinach or kale