Boars Head Pepperoni Hash Cheese Grits Bowl

 

 

 

Psalm 119:123-125

    [123] My eyes long for your salvation

        and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. 

    [124] Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,

        and teach me your statutes. 

    [125] I am your servant; give me understanding,

        that I may know your testimonies!

An ej original recipe!!

2 c chopped pepperoni 

6 small Yukon Gold, microwave, covered 2 min each side, cool and chop

1 sweet onion, chopped 

Olive oil for sautéing 

Sauté potatoes in oil till slightly browning, add onions and pepperoni.

To serve:

Grits

Hash 

Avocado

Egg

Batch of cheese grits(I used white American and Munster to equal 1/2 c)

Avocado creama 

Fried hard egg

Avocado creama recipe

1 avocado, mashed with fork 

1 T mayo

1 T sour cream

1/2 t toasted cumin powder

Pinch of sugar 

A squeeze of 1/2 of a lime

Salt and pepper

Stuffed Baked Potatoes

 

Psalm 119:114

    [114] You are my hiding place and my shield;

        I hope in your word.

6 baking potatoes, baked, split in half lengthwise and cooled

Inside potato scooped out

Reserve crispy skins

Filling

Potato scooped out

Sour cream 

Half and half

Salt and pepper

Garlic granules 

2 Cheese shreds, I used Gouda and white American 

Mix, should be creamy but thick.

Over stuff crispy skins with filling.

Bake preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Next time I'll add chives to the filling.

Leek and Mushroom Gravy Smothered Chicken

Isaiah 63:9

    [9] In all their affliction he was afflicted,

        and the angel of his presence saved them;

    in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;

        he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

An ej original recipe!!

4 large chicken breast cut in half lengthwise, salted with coarse kosher and peppered, dry marinate for 2 hrs in fridge, this is a dry brine for tender and moist chicken

1 c Italian 4 cheese blend, divided

Dredge

2 Beaten eggs

2 c Italian plain bread crumbs

1/8 c Cornstarch 

Dredge chicken in egg, drain, then into breadcrumbs.

Using 2 T bacon grease, 1/8 c olive oil and 2 T clarified butter, heat.

Fry 5 minutes, in batches, on each side or until chicken is crispy.

Place in foil pan.

Sprinkle chicken with cheese.

Add 2 T of gravy to each chicken piece.

Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until chicken internal temp is 165. 

Serve.

Gravy 

1/8 c Leeks

1/8 c Mushrooms 

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 t Thyme

1/2 t Rosemary 

Pinch of sugar

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c Italian 4 Cheese 

1/4 c Half and half

1 T bacon grease, 1 T olive oil and 1 T clarified butter 

Sauté Leeks and mushrooms.

Add herbs, sugar and salt-pepper.

Next add wine, slightly reduce.

Add half and half and cheese.

Sauté until your desired thickness.

Spoon a little over cheese-chicken.

Reserve most of the gravy for mashed potatoes or rice.

18 Minute Air Fryer Bone In Chops

 

 

Psalm 119:49-50

Zayin

    [49] Remember your word to your servant,

        in which you have made me hope. 

    [50] This is my comfort in my affliction,

        that your promise gives me life.

An ej original recipe!

4 bone in pork chop, 1-11/4 inch thick 

Using shears cut 3 slits through fat that's around the edges.

Set aside, on counter for at least an hour.

Seasoning

2 t coarse kosher salt

1 t black pepper

Mix, sprinkle both sides of chops, press in

Additional seasoning

1 t smoked paprika 

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion granules 

Preheat air Fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.

Cover pan with foil.

Add chops.

Cook 8 minutes then flip and cook an additional 8-10 minutes, reaching a temp of 150 to 155 degrees.

Tender and juicy goodness!!!

Avocado and Sausage Cheesy Grits Bowl

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 119:37

    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.

 

 

An ej original recipe!!

Cheese Grits(I used quick Grits)

1/8 c Italian cheese blend

2 T Cheddar 

Topping

1/2 c Sausage chunks 

2 chopped Scallions

1 crumbled Potato patty*

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Finishing 

Fresh chopped salted tomatoes in Olive Garden Italian dressing

Avocado creama 

Mash avocado, add 1/2 t Mayo, salt, toasted cumin and pepper.

Squeeze 1/2 of a small lime over mixture and mix.

Set aside