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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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Monday, April 15, 2024

Deconstructed Ground Chicken Egg Roll over Sticky Rice




























 

 

 

Psalm 84:11-12


    [11] For the LORD God is a sun and shield;

        the LORD bestows favor and honor.

    No good thing does he withhold

        from those who walk uprightly. 

    [12] O LORD of hosts,

        blessed is the one who trusts in you!



An ej original recipe!



Sticky rice, set aside


Won-ton wrappers cut into strips

Fry to crispy, lightly salt and set aside 


1 pkg. slaw mix, small

Cook covered in microwave for 5 minutes.

Set aside and cool.


1 lb ground chicken 

1 c green onions, chopped

1 T roasted Garlic, mashed

1 T toasted sesame oil

1 T sugar

2 T sushi ginger, chopped

2 T Soy sauce

2 T sweet chili Thai sauce

Stir fry until onions are tender.

Add chicken and cook until done. 

Stir in the veggies and just heat.

Serve over sticky rice.

Drizzle with sweet chili Thai sauce. 

The drizzle is optional but oh so delicious!







Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Roasted Poblano Chicken Noodle Soup































Psalm 80:3


    [3] Restore us, O God;

        let your face shine, that we may be saved!



An ej original recipe!


 

Sauce

1 T butter

1 T flour

Sauté in heavy bottom pan.


Add following ingredients 

1/4 c guacamole salsa (Herdez)

1/4 c salsa verde (Herdez)

1 t sugar

1 t toasted cumin

1 c Chicken stock

Cook until slightly thickened 

Cool 5 minutes 

Whisk in 

1 c full fat sour cream 

Simmer along with following ingredients 


2 c Rotisserie chicken breast

2 fire roasted Poblano peppers, seeded, cut into thin strips

1 qt Chicken bone broth 

1 medium sautéed cut into strips Onion in 1 t olive oil, 

1/2 c Havarti Cheese

1/8 c fresh tinga salsa *


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Monday, April 8, 2024

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Jalapeño Cornbread































Psalm 78:22


    [22] because they did not believe in God

        and did not trust his saving power.



Psalm 78:38-39


    [38] Yet he, being compassionate,

        atoned for their iniquity

        and did not destroy them;

    he restrained his anger often

        and did not stir up all his wrath. 

    [39] He remembered that they were but flesh,

        a wind that passes and comes not again.



Dry ingredients 

1 c cornmeal

1/2 c flour

2 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1-1/2 t salt

1 T sugar

Whisk together


Wet ingredients 

1 c buttermilk 

2 beaten eggs

1/8 melted butter

1/8 c olive oil

Whisk together 


Add ins

1 diced and seeded Jalapeño 

2 T toasted mashed garlic

1/4 c chopped Green onions

1 c shredded cheddar 

1/2 c white cheddar and mozzarella mixed


Add dry ingredients to wet and mix

Fold in the add ins

Turn toaster oven on to 350 degrees

Grease 2 (6) inch cast iron skillets or 1 (8) inch skillet 

Heat skillet

Fill each with half of Cornbread mix

Cook for 35 minutes or until good and golden brown

Serve with a drizzle of honey

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sake Paste Pork Belly Bites





























Psalm 79:6


    [6] Pour out your anger on the nations

        that do not know you,

    and on the kingdoms

        that do not call upon your name!



An ej original recipe!!


Small slab of Pork belly ( I had 12 chunks and froze another 12) got at Aldi 

Trim some fat, cut into 1 inch thick strips, then 2 inch chunks

Slather on sake Paste 

Place in fridge a few hours on plate uncovered 


Sake paste

1 t sake (found at Publix)

1 t brown sugar

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder 

1 t coarse sea salt

1 t coarse black pepper

1 t mustard seeds

Mix to get paste, set aside


Bring pork belly out to counter and let sit 20 minutes 

Set Air Fryer to 400 degrees 

Place rack on foil pan

Add 1/2 c water

Spray rack with nonstick 

Cook fat side up 20 minutes

Lower temp to 350

Flip and cook another 15 minutes 

Flip and test internal temp 

Needs to be 160 degrees

If necessary cook additional time to reach temp

You can add sauce if you want but not necessary 

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Chicken Thigh Buffalo Bites





























 

 

Psalm 77:13-14


    [13] Your way, O God, is holy.

        What god is great like our God? 

    [14] You are the God who works wonders;

        you have made known your might among the peoples.



1-3/4 lb of Boneless skinless chicken thighs, trim some fat and cut into 2 -3 inch chunks


Marinate overnight in fridge in water just to cover

1/4 c salt

1/4 c sugar

1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray buffalo sauce


Drizzle Spoon Sauce 

1-1/4 c Sweet Baby Ray Buffalo sauce

1/4 c Maple syrup

1 T melted butter

1 t olive oil

Mix and set aside


Crisping slurry for brushing 

2 T olive oil

1 T cornstarch 

Mix and set aside 


Place chicken bites on sprayed with non stick rack on 13x9 foil pan filled with 1/2 c water

Spoon sauce over chicken pieces

Set air Fryer to 375

Cook 20 minutes 

Flip, cook an additional 10 minutes, ck internal temp, should be at least 165 degrees

Brush on crisping slurry

Cook 3-4 minutes until bites begin to crisp

Serve with garlic potatoes and tossed salad