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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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Air Fryer Reverse Sear Shaved Beef


































Galatians 6:14


[14] But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.



An ej original recipe!



6-7 inch piece Beef tenderloin (I buy a whole peeled extreme from Costco $80-$99 and cut out 2 tails, 12 -1/2 in steaks and stir fry beef)


Rub

2 t coarse kosher salt

1 t cracked black pepper

1/2 t onion powder

1/2 t garlic granules 

1/2 t light brown sugar

1/2 t yellow mustard seeds

Mix and set aside

Oil meat

Rub meat all over both sides with seasoning 


Set Air Fryer temp to 250 degrees

Add 1/4 c water to foil pan.

Place rack in pan.

I used my round IP rack.

Spray rack with non stick spray.

Add Tenderloin.

Using middle rack of air fryer to cook uncovered for 30 minutes or until meat reaches a internal temp of 130-140 degrees.


Wrap in foil.

Freeze 1 hour to insure easy thin shaving slices.

Use very sharp knife.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Box Cake


































Psalm 148:13


    [13] Let them praise the name of the LORD,

        for his name alone is exalted;

        his majesty is above earth and heaven.



2-3 Graham crackers sleeves 

13x9 foil pan



6 oz Raspberries, mashed

1/2 c seedless raspberry preserves stirred


1/2 c grated dark Chocolate 


4 c heavy whipping cream

1 T vanilla flavor 

3/4 c powdered sugar

Put bowl, cream, and beaters in freezer for 15 minutes 

Add powered sugar slowly while beating

Add vanilla 

Beat around 5 minutes until stiff peaks form.

Divide into half. 

Then divide a quarter from the half.

Using another bowl, gently fold 1/2 c preserves in 1/4 of the whipped cream.

In another bowl mix mashed raspberries and whip into in 1 c of the whipped cream. 


Layers

1/4 c Plain whipped cream 

Grahams( I used 6 crackers per layer)

Whipped cream with raspberries

Whipped cream with preserves 

Lightly sprinkle grated chocolate 

Ending with plain whipped cream

Sprinkling of chocolate 






 


Sunday, July 21, 2024

Mixed Green Soup with Andouille Sausage

































Psalm 146:1-2


Put Not Your Trust in Princes


    [1] Praise the LORD!

    Praise the LORD, O my soul! 

    [2] I will praise the LORD as long as I live;

        I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.



An ej original recipe!



3 c fresh cooked greens mix, I used collards, turnip greens and spinach, seasoned with sugar, pepper sauce and Creole seasoning, cooked in chicken stock

2 c cooked, chopped and peeled baby Yukon potatoes 

1 can drained beans ( I used Garbanzo)

1 can Stewed tomatoes 

2 T Trader Joe Italian dried Soffritto

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t garlic granules 

1 t creole seasoning 

1 T sugar 

2 T sliced Celery

1 c cooked and chopped Andouille Sausage 

1 c cooked and chopped Ham

1 c pasta ( I used rigatoni )

Salt and pepper to taste 


 I used the stock I had cooked the greens in and added water to make 3 quarts.

Just add everything and simmer.

Serve with cornbread.

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Honey Cilantro Lime Tiger Shrimp with Baby Potatoes and Andouille



























 

 

 

 Psalm 145:8-9


    [8] The LORD is gracious and merciful,

        slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 

    [9] The LORD is good to all,

        and his mercy is over all that he has made.



An ej original recipe!

 

 

Prepare a large sheet pan with foil

Prepare a double layer foil boat to accommodate dressed shrimp and garlic butter


 

 

Dressing

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2018/07/honey-cilantro-lime-dressing.html

Make and refrigerate 


 

Fresh Tiger shrimp from Sam's club 

2 lb


Clean shrimp, remove tail 

Using 3 t of the dressing, add dressing and shrimp to zip lock and toss around to cover. 

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.


 

1 lb Tiny Yukon Potatoes 

Microwave 1-1/2 minutes each side 

Cool 

Cut in half

Using 1/4 c of dressing above, add potatoes and dressing to zip lock and toss


Andouille ( love Kelley brand)

1-1/2 link of sausage cut into small bites

Set aside


Garlic butter

1/2 stick of butter melted and cooled

Add 3 T chopped fresh cilantro 

Add 3 T roasted garlic

Add dressed shrimp and toss 

Put in foil boat

Keep shrimp in a single layer

Seal


Lay dressed potatoes, sausage and 1/2 of a lime that has been quartered on foil lined pan

Push them around to sides of pan

Set sealed shrimp boat in the middle

Bake preheated 400 degree oven 30 minutes 


Ingredient list 

Dressing

1/4 c lime juice

1/4 c Greek yogurt 

1 t sugar

1 T Honey 

1 small onion chopped

1/4 sour cream 

1/4 c chopped avocado

1/4 c Cilantro 

1 chipotle in adobo

1 t smoked cumin

1 t smoked paprika 

Splash of olive oil

Smoked salt

Cracked black pepper


Ingredient list

Tiger shrimp 

1/2 of a Lime

1 lb baby Yukon Potatoes 

1/2 pkg of Andouille 

1/2 stick Butter 

3 T Fresh Cilantro 

3 T Roasted garlic 

Salt 

Pepper

Curried Panang Beef



























 

 

Psalm 145:18


    [18] The LORD is near to all who call on him,

        to all who call on him in truth.



 

 

An ej original recipe!



2 c Left over thin sliced beef cut into strips 

1 can Coconut milk (do not shake)

1 small sliced thin onion

1 T roasted garlic

1/2 of thin sliced Jalapeño for garnish

1 t olive oil

2 c chopped Cabbage 

1 pkg ramen (toss seasoning pack) prepare and set aside

1 t ( heaping) Panang  curry

1 T palm sugar


Add oil to skillet, sauté onion, garlic and cabbage 

Remove to a plate

Do not shake coconut milk

Open coconut milk

Scoop out thick cream and place in a large skillet 

Heat cream and add palm sugar

Add curry

Add veggies and meat

Add 1/2 of the watery part of coconut milk

Add ramen noodles

Simmer just until heated through and thickened

Garnish with fresh Jalapeño slices