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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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Punch Bowl Cake




































Psalm 121:1-2


My Help Comes from the LORD


A Song of Ascents.


    [1] I lift up my eyes to the hills.

        From where does my help come? 

    [2] My help comes from the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.



2 10 oz Angel Food cakes cut into 1 inch squares 

2 small boxes of sugar free white chocolate instant pudding made with 4 c of milk 

1 lg can of pineapple chunks, reserve juice

3 bananas, sliced thin 

16 oz thawed cool whip

1 qt plus 1 pint sliced strawberries


Using a punch bowl

Layer

Cake cubes

1/2 of bananas 

1/3 of strawberries 

1/2 of pineapple 

1/2 of pudding

1/2 of cool whip

Repeat layers of cake and fruit

Reserving 1/3 of strawberries for decorations 

Pour pineapple juice over cake fruit mixture 

Add pudding and then cool whip

Decorate with strawberries around edges


Friday, June 21, 2024

Tinfoil Chicken and Pasta


























 

 

 

Psalm 119:160


    [160] The sum of your word is truth,

        and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.



An ej original recipe!



Double layer of heavy duty tin foil

Sheet pan 

Set aside



2 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded 

2 c left over cooked pasta shells or bow tie 


Sauce

1/4 c spreadable cream cheese

1/4 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1/4 c chicken stock

1/2 stick melted butter

2 T roasted mashed garlic

1 Diced Shallot

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 t sugar

3 T Italian three cheese blend 

Pinch salt and pepper 

Mix well

Add chicken and pasta to foil

Pour sauce over chicken and pasta

Seal 

Bake 350 in air Fryer for 20-25 minutes 

Monday, June 17, 2024

Ground Chicken Fried Jalapeño Turkey Bacon Slider
































Psalm 119:133


    [133] Keep steady my steps according to your promise,

        and let no iniquity get dominion over me.



An ej original recipe!!



Chicken burger recipe( I make these and keep in freezer)

1 lb ground Chicken 

1/4 c chopped Green onions

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

3 T buttermilk 

1/4 c panko 

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t onion powder 

1/2 t garlic granules 

Mix just to incorporate.

Make into 6 Slider patties.

Fry in a tablespoon of olive oil.

Fry onions and peppers also.

Build Slider.


Pan fried sweet onion slices

Pan fried slices of Jalapeño, seeds removed ( makes them smoky tasting)

Cheddar Cheese slice

Crisp turkey bacon slices 

Slider buns(Sam's club bakery) keep in freezer


Saturday, June 15, 2024

25 Minute Instant Pot Birria Beef Tacos

































Psalm 119:114


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

        I hope in your word.





2 lb beef chuck roast, cut in thirds then 1 inch chunks


Birria seasoning 

1 /2 c  Guajillo chili powder made from dried chilis (Clean chilis removing seeds and tear into pieces, pulse in coffee grinder to make powder)

1 T smoked paprika 

2 T chicken base seasoning 

1 T onion powder 

1 T garlic granules 

1 t salt

1 t black pepper 


Instant Pot ingredients 

Beef

3 c Hot water 

2 large carrots

2 bay leaves

3/4 of the Birria seasoning

Reserve rest to sprinkle on taco 


Soft Corn tortillas 


Toppings

Quesadilla cheese

Green onions

Cilantro 

Lime


Add hot water, beef, carrots, bay leaves and seasoning to IP

Process on pressure setting for 25 minutes 

Quick release

Add 1/2 inch of oil to skillet 

Heat

Remove beef to container 

Add 1 c juice to beef

Shred or chop beef

Dip corn tortillas in juice 

Add to hot oil

Fill taco with meat and cheese

Fold 1/2 of shell over to make the taco

Deep fry and flip

Top with toppings 

Enjoy



Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Toasted Chili Pork Tenderloins
































Psalm 119:89-91


Lamedh


    [89] Forever, O LORD, your word

        is firmly fixed in the heavens. 

    [90] Your faithfulness endures to all generations;

        you have established the earth, and it stands fast. 

    [91] By your appointment they stand this day,

        for all things are your servants.



2 pork Tenderloins(I got mine at Aldi) 2 to a pkg $8.00 

1 T coarse salt (heaping)

rub all over 

Marinate 8 hrs in fridge

Remove from fridge

Dry off 

Salting pork over a long period refrigerated gives a really juicy texture.


Rub

2 T Toasted and ground Ancho and Pasilla Chilis powder  ( I make my own)

2 T brown sugar 

1 t toasted cumin

1 t Garlic granules 

1 T Mexican oregano 

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

Add the 3 T citrus juice of your choice to make a paste to the spice rub

Rub pork all over


Lime, lemon or ruby red grapefruit (your choice) 3 T fresh juice


Bake on rack for 450 degree preheated for 25-35 minutes until pork is 145 degrees.

Rest, loosely covered at least 5 minutes but 10 is better and slice to serve.