Lemon Cream Cheese Apple Pastries

Psalm 23:3

        [3]     He restores my soul.

    He leads me in paths of righteousness

        for his name’s sake.

Puff pastry

Thaw 1 sheet of pastry on counter

Cut into 6 equal rectangles

Score around edges being careful not to cut through

Place on parchment lined sheet pan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place 1T of lemon cream cheese in middle of each shape and spread then add 1 T of apples on top

Using egg white brush outer edges of pastry

Bake

Cool and drizzle powdered sugar on top

Lemon cream cheese

4 oz spreadable cream cheese 

1/3 c powdered sugar

Pinch of lemon powder

1 t lemon juice

1 t vanilla 

Mash cream cheese with fork

Add all other ingredients 

Mix 

Set aside

Apple filling

3 apples cut into tiny chunks

1-1/2 c water

1/2 c sugar

1/4 c cornstarch 

1 t lemon juice

Pinch lemon powder 

1 t cinnamon 

To the water add all ingredients but the apples

Turn on low heat and simmer until filling begins to thicken 

Add apples and simmer, stirring often until apples are tender

Set aside to cool

Glaze

1/4 c powdered sugar

1 t heavy cream ( add more if necessary)

DIY Barbacoa Chipotle Bowl

Psalm 71:17-19

    [17] O God, from my youth you have taught me,

        and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. 

    [18] So even to old age and gray hairs,

        O God, do not forsake me,

    until I proclaim your might to another generation,

        your power to all those to come. 

    [19] Your righteousness, O God,

        reaches the high heavens.

    You who have done great things,

        O God, who is like you?

 

An ej original recipe!

 

Cooked sticky Rice, set aside

 

Barbacoa *

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1 ear fresh Corn, kernels shaved off

Cucumbers, chopped 

Onions, sliced thin

Zesty garbanzo beans

Pico de gallo 

Lime 

Tortilla Chips 

Zesty garbanzo beans

Drain beans, add oil, fry

Season with steak seasoning, cilantro, lime juice, toasted cumin

Cool

Black Pepper Brown Sugar Molasses Ham

John 7:38

[38] Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

An ej original recipe!

Preheated 325 degree oven for 3-31/2 hr until internal temp is 140

Turkey size baking bag

1 T flour

Place flour in bag

Add mini coke

14-15 lb. Publix brand smoked semi Boneless whole ham(not sliced)

Set ham in bag

Place in doubled foil heavy duty pan

Place in a sheet pan

1/2 c yellow mustard

1 t black strap Molasses 

Mix and set aside

Smear on top of ham

Pat sugar on mustard mix

1- 1/2 c Light Brown sugar

Sprinkle with pepper 

Cracked coarse black pepper 

Tie up bag with the zip tie that's provided 

Cut 2-3 slits in top of baking bag

Bake

Slice to serve

I cook mine ahead of whatever holiday, slice and freeze

To reheat, use smaller baking bag, add desired amount of ham for your crowd and add 1 mini coke

Easy Knock Off Chick Fil A Biscuits

Psalm 119:37

    [37] Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;

        and give me life in your ways.

Cheese biscuits 

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Chicken nuggets from Sam's

Member Mark Southern Style Frozen Chicken Bites(prepare in Air Fryer)

Calabrian Pepper Dried Butterbeans

Psalm 67:1-3

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

    [1] May God be gracious to us and bless us

        and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 

    [2] that your way may be known on earth,

        your saving power among all nations. 

    [3] Let the peoples praise you, O God;

        let all the peoples praise you!

An ej original recipe!

1 lb dried butterbeans, picked and rinsed

Using a Dutch Oven

Cover beans with water, bring to boil, turn to simmer

Add these ingredients below

1- 2 T coarse kosher salt

2 t sugar

1/2 t Cajun seasoning

Drizzle of olive oil 

1 t mashed jarred Calabrian peppers

1/2 t cracked coarse black pepper

1 link of smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, fry in skillet, drain

Cook 45 minutes partially covered stirring  frequently 

Add water again to almost cover, return to simmer

Cook until beans are soft 

Total cook time 1-1/2 hrs