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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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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Ham Hawaiian Bagel and Croissant Breakfast Casserole




































Isaiah 37:16


[16] “O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; you have made heaven and earth.



2 Hawaiian bagels

2 large croissants 


2 c chopped ham


Bread soak

6 eggs

1-1/2 c whole milk

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/4 t Calabrian peppers

1/2 t Dijon 

2 c chopped ham

1 c shredded cheese( I used seriously sharp and cheddar)

2 T chives


Hollandaise sauce, make and set aside

1/4 c Mayo

1 T heavy cream

1 t fresh lemon juice

1/2 t Honey

1/2 t Calabrian Pepper

1/2 t dry mustard

1 t dry white wine 

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk and set aside


350 degree preheated oven covered for 30 minutes and 20 minutes uncovered 


Tear breads into chunks

Place in 13x9 deep pan

Prepare egg mixture 

Pour egg mixture over bread

Mash bread into egg mixture 

Place ham over egg bread mixture 

Top with cheese

Bake 

Drizzle hollandaise sauce over and enjoy


Hot Hot Beef and Chicken with Spinach and Bell Pepper




























 

 

Psalm 86:3-5


    [3] Be gracious to me, O Lord,

        for to you do I cry all the day. 

    [4] Gladden the soul of your servant,

        for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 

    [5] For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,

        abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.



An ej original recipe!



1 Thigh meat Chicken 

1 Tenderloin steak cut into strips 

Cut chicken into small pieces

Put in ziplock with marinade

Marinate 2 hours or overnight 


Marinade

1/4 c Chinese BBQ sauce

1/8 c dark Soy


Pkg ramen noodles cook and set aside, discard seasoning pkg


1/4 c heavy cream for finishing 


Cooking

1 Green Bell pepper cut into strips

1 Onion cut into slices 

2 c fresh baby spinach 

1 T roasted Garlic

1 T pickled Ginger

1/2 t Red pepper flakes 

1 t olive oil

Stir fry veggies in oil

Using tongs, add meat to veggies, discard marinade 

Stir fry until done 

Add drained ramen

Add cream and twist into noodles

Add salted roasted red peanuts



Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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


Saturday, March 29, 2025

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