Shrimp Taco Dip Skillet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proverbs 12:28

    [28] 

    In the path of righteousness is life,

        and in its pathway there is no death.

An ej original recipe!

2 c left over cooked Shrimp, potato, Andouille Sausage from boil / bake, chopped 

1 diced fresh Jalapeño 

Pinch of sugar 

1/4 c chopped onion

1/4 c spread cream cheese

1 t BBQ sauce 

1 T ranch dressing 

Mix together in a bowl, warm in microwave and place into a small cast iron skillet.

Top with

1/4 c Cheddar cheese blend 

1/4 c Quesadilla cheese

Toppings

Chopped Green onions 

Chopped Fresh cilantro 

Guacamole salsa

Salsa Verde

Salsa Rojo

Blueberry Layer Japanese Sponge Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

 

 

Proverbs 12:15

    [15] 

    The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

        but a wise man listens to advice.

An ej original recipe!

1 pkg Castella Japanese sponge cake from Costco, contains 3 pkg, I only used 2, cut in half and remove paper stuck to bottom

1/2 c Blueberry preserves warm in microwave until its a little runny 

Set aside

Cream cheese buttercream frosting 

4 oz of softened cream cheese

1t Vanilla favoring 

1/4 c Softened Butter

2 c powdered sugar

4 oz thawed cool whip

Using electric hand mixer, whip cream cheese, then add butter and vanilla.

After its whipped add 1/2 c of powered sugar, whip then add the rest of the powdered sugar.

Whip until incorporated and then whip in the cool whip.

It should hold together. 

Set aside.

Put cake bottom half on plate, spread 1/2 of blueberry preserve on top, then cover with some buttercream.

Set the top part of cake on that layer and repeat.

Refrigerate leftover buttercream for    

cupcakes or waffles.

Instant Pot 12 minute Birria Chicken Thighs

 

 

Proverbs 11:5

    [5] 

    The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight,

        but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

An ej original recipe!

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, whole

3 T Birria seasoning

2 T Steak seasoning 

Pinch of salt and pepper

1/2 of a lime juiced

Mix dry seasoning and cover chicken.

Place in gallon ziplock and massage chicken until its cover with seasoning.

Squeeze lime over chicken and massage again.

Marinate at least 4 hrs or overnight. 

I did mine over night.

Cooking liquid 

Mini coke

2 T Concentrated Tomato paste

1 t Birria seasoning 

Set IP to sauté and heat to hot, add 2 t olive oil.

Sauté chicken for 5 minutes and flip, sauté another 3 minutes.

Add coke and tomato paste.

Change setting to pressure and adjust time to 12 minutes.

Place lid on.

After cook time let IP sit for 8 minutes with pressure on. 

Place hand towel on top and release pressure.

We ate 3 thighs whole with slaw and potato salad.

The rest I shredded by hand for tacos.

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

 

 

 

Proverbs 10:9

    [9] Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

        but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

An ej original recipe!!

1-1/2 c BBQ sauce( I make my own) *

1 -2 T Apple cider vinegar 

1t Birria seasoning *

1 t steak seasoning *

3 T Hot Honey

2 T Rendered fat from pork 

1/8 c water

1-2 T sugar

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

1/4 t salt

Mix and heat.

Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

 

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Birria seasoning 

1 /2 c  Guajillo chili powder made from dried chilies (Clean chilies 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 

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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/03/knock-off-montreal-steak-seasoning.html

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https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2015/11/ej-citrus-bourbon-bbq-sauce.html

Hot Honey Birria Pork BBQ

Proverbs 9:10-11

    [10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,

        and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. 

    [11] For by me your days will be multiplied,

        and years will be added to your life.

An ej original recipe!

3 lb pork butt, cut in 3 inch chunks, trim some fat

1 mini coke 

Mix 1/8 c Birria seasoning with 1/8 c steak seasoning, sprinkle over pork chunks.

2 t olive oil, in a Dutch Oven, bring to smoking hot to sear pork chunks

Turn off heat, add coke

Put on lid

Add to a 350 degree oven and cook 2 hours

Pull pork

Lightly drizzle hot Honey Birria sauce over meat

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce

1/2 c BBQ sauce 

1 T Apple cider vinegar 

1t Birria seasoning 

3 T hot Honey

2 T Rendered fat from pork 

1/8 c water

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

1/4 t salt

Put in microwave safe bowl on a hot pad

Microwave in increments of 25 seconds until sauce is hot

Use on Birria pork