Arugula Rutabaga and Mixed Greens

1 Peter 2:19

[19] For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.

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2 c Arugula 

1 bag mixed greens

2 c Spinach 

1 qt. Chicken bone broth

1 medium Onion

3 T Sugar 

2 T roasted Garlic

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

2 T Bacon grease

3 T Pepper sauce

3 T Honey 

Salt and pepper to taste

1 small rutabaga, sliced 

Boil until greens are tender.

Serve with large white Butter beans and cornbread.

Goulash with a Twist

 

 

1 Peter 2:6

[6] For it stands in Scripture: 

    “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,

        a cornerstone chosen and precious,

    and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

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1 T olive oil

1/2 of a diced chipotle in Adobo 

1 med onion, chopped

1 T roasted garlic

Sauté the above ingredients in oil.

When they are tender, add chicken, tomato concentrate, Worcestershire sauce.

1 lb ground Chicken 

When chicken is slightly browned add

3 heaping T Tomato sauce concentrate and 1 T Worcestershire sauce

Add the ingredients below to chicken mixture.

1 bay leaf

2 c beef broth

1 can diced tomatoes with Oregano, Basil and garlic

1-1/2 c small elbow macaroni 

Dash of Black Pepper

Simmer, covered for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

Remove bay leaf before adding cheeses.

Add cheeses last 10 minutes 

2 T spreadable cream cheese

1 c mozzarella 

1/2 c cheddar 

Swoon!

Puts hamburger helper to shame!

Mexican Pork Stew with Roasted Poblano, Potatoes, and Carrots

1 Peter [24] 

 

for 

    “All flesh is like grass

        and all its glory like the flower of grass.

    The grass withers,

        and the flower falls, 

    [25] but the word of the Lord remains forever.”

    And this word is the good news that was preached to you. 

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1 lb Stew meat 1/2 inch cut from shoulder, squeeze of fresh lime juice, toss in meat toss, set aside for 15 minutes 

Brown in Dutch oven in 2 T olive oil

1 qt chicken bone broth 

2 T masa, dissolved in warm broth and added the last 15 minutes 

Meat toss for pork

2 T Smoked garlic seasoning

1 t Mexican Oregano 

1/2 t Salt 

1/2 t Toasted cumin

2 T sugar

Mix together

1/2 of juice from fresh lime

Veggies 

1 Fire Roasted Poblano, diced 

1 Fire Roasted onion, chopped 

2 c sliced potato

2 c sliced carrots

Fresh cilantro and lime juice for finishing 

Serve over sticky rice with taco chips on the side

Poblano Leek Sauvignon Blanc Gravy over Chicken and Rice

1 Peter 1:8-9

[8] Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, [9] obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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2 c reserved chicken and broth from baking bag chicken, set aside  *

1 c water

1 t Chicken base

*

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1/4 c Leeks

1 small seeded diced Poblano, usually green but mature to red

2 T roasted Garlic

Sauté in olive oil, add 1/4 t chicken base seasoning

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese

Cornstarch slurry to thicken gravy

After sautéing veggies add chicken, broth and wine to skillet. 

Bring to light boil, add slurry.

Thicken.

Serve over sticky rice.

Serve with squash casserole and fried okra.

Baking Bag Chicken

Ecclesiastes 9:5-6

[5] For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. [6] Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun.

 

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Up to 8 lb baking bag

1 t flour in bottom of bag

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc

Lemon that was squeezed 

5-6 lb whole Chicken, trimmed of excess fat, spatchcocked to lay flat and injected with solution

Injection Solution

1/8 c Clarified butter

1/2 c Chicken stock

1 T bourbon

1/4 c Maple syrup 

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1/2 of a lemon squeezed

1 T smoked garlic seasoning

1 t onion powder

1/2 t white pepper 

1/2 t black pepper

Put in salt, onion powder and garlic, peppers in coffee grinder 

and pulse to dust

Heat for 15 seconds in microwave.

Whisk

Strain

Cool

Put in tall red plastic cup

Fill injector 

Gently Inject chicken in many spots

Grease chicken on outside with olive oil or butter, salt, pepper and garlic, dust with smoked paprika 

Put in chicken, tie legs, flip wings under

Bake, preheated 400 degree oven for 1 and 1/2 hour or until breast reaches 160 degrees

Let sit for 20 minutes so juices will redistribute

Temp with rise another 5 or more degrees while resting

Reserve broth and placed sliced chicken in broth

Serve with garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes, salad and peas