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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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Instant Pot Peruvian Chicken
































Psalm 25:11


    [11] For your name’s sake, O LORD,

        pardon my guilt, for it is great.



3 Boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into quarters)


Marinade directions

Mix in gallon ziplock.

Add chicken.

In fridge, marinate chicken for 1-2 hours.


Marinade 

3 T roasted Garlic 

3 T Soy sauce

1 T garlic chili paste

1 T fresh lime juice

1 t Ancho Pasilla chili powder 

1 t Dijon mustard

1 t toasted cumin powder

1 t black pepper 

1/2 t kosher salt

1/8 c Light olive oil (use more for desired consistency)


IP cooking directions

Heat IP on sauté.

Add clarified butter/olive oil mix to equal 1 T.

Sauté drained chicken, in batches, until lightly browned.

Remove chicken, put in rack.

Place chicken on sides and fill pot.

Turn setting to pressure setting.

Have pressure engaged.

Cook 8 minutes for whole breast and 6 minutes for quartered breast.

Internal temp should be 165 Degrees.

Do a steam release after 10 minutes.

Add sauce to serve.


Food Processor Green Sauce

1 c fresh cilantro 

3 picked jalapeño slices

1/4 c Unexpected cheddar or feta

1 t roasted garlic 

1 T fresh lime juice

1 t dried oregano

1/2 t salt

1 t black pepper 

1/2 t Dijon mustard 

1/2 t chili garlic paste

1 t Honey or to taste

1/2 t toasted cumin

1/8 c or more light olive oil to your desired consistency.


Process cheese until fine.

Add cilantro.

Process until fine.

Add all rest of ingredients.

Pulse until combined, adding oil to your preferred consistency.

Serve over warm chicken.



Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy




































Genesis 6:3


[3] Then the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.”


 

 

An ej original recipe!

 

 

4 bone in 1/4 inch thick pork chops 

Season with steak seasoning and meat tenderizer 

Set aside in fridge for 2 hours 


Set to sear setting. 

Add clarified butter and olive oil to IP.

Sear Chops each side, 2 at a time in IP. 

Remove to plate.



Sauté veggies in drippings.

1/2 t each Rosemary, Thyme and Oregano 

1/4 c diced Mushrooms 

1/4 c chopped Leeks

3 T Roasted Garlic, mashed


To sautéed veggies add

2 c chicken stock

1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc


Cornstarch slurry for thickening gravy

Set aside to use at the end of cook time.


Place rack in IP.

Set chops around edge on their side.

Set IP to pressure setting.

Set time to 8 minutes.

Put lid on and make sure you have pressure.

Leave chops in for a natural release of 10 more minutes. 

Do a quick release.

Remove chops to plate.

Remove wire rack.

Set to sauté. 

Add slurry to thicken gravy.

Serve with sticky rice, avocado salad and steamed broccoli.


Avocado Salad with Lemon Italian Dressing



























 

 

 

Isaiah 57:21


    [21] There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”



 

 

1 English cucumber, diced

1 avocado, peeled and chopped 

4 Campari tomatoes, chopped

3 green onions, diced


Dressing 

3 T Olive Garden Italian dressing

1 t sugar 

1 t olive oil

2 T Mayo 

3 T lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch red pepper flakes

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Scratch Mississippi Mud Cake






























Romans 5:1


Peace with God Through Faith


[1] Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.



Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


1 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows 

1 c chopped toasted pecans

Set aside


Dry ingredients 

2 c AP flour(always aerate flour for correct measuring)

1-1/2 c sugar

1/2 c packed brown sugar 

2 t baking powder

3/4 c un-sweet baking cocoa powder

1-1/2 t baking soda

3/4 t salt

Whisk together in a large bowl.

Set aside.


Wet ingredients 

2 room temp eggs

3/4 c olive oil

1 t vanilla pure extract

6 T milk

1/3 c full fat sour cream

1 c boiling water

Add to dry ingredients and beat on low with electric hand mixer.

Beat an additional minute on medium.

Pour into a non stick sprayed 13x9 aluminum pan.

Bake 30-40 minutes.

Mine took 40 minutes.

Cake is done when toothpick stuck in middle comes out clean.

Turn off oven.

Cover top of cake with nuts and marshmallows.

Put back in oven until marshmallows melt.

Let cake cool and then drizzle warm frosting over top.


Drizzle frosting

1/2 stick of butter, room temp 

6 T milk

3 T un-sweet baking cocoa powder 

1 t vanilla extract

1-1/2 c powdered sugar 

Melt butter in small heavy bottom pan.

Whisk in cocoa and milk.

Remove from heat, add powdered sugar 

and vanilla.

Whisk until smooth.


Doughnut Top Pan Cheesy Onion Rings


































Psalm 18:2


    [2] The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,

        my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,

        my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.



Non stick sprayed Doughnut top pan

Cheddar Cheese just to slightly cover bottom

Thick Slice of onion

Cheddar Cheese just to slightly cover top


Bake 400 degrees for twenty minutes!!


Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.