Slightly Spicy and Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread

Psalm 85:7

    [7] Show us your steadfast love, O LORD,

        and grant us your salvation.

1 c AP flour

1 c yellow cornmeal

1 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1/4 c light brown sugar

1 t salt

1/2 c unsalted butter , melted and slightly cooled

1 c buttermilk

2 T honey

2 eggs, beaten

1-2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 

1 heaping c shredded cheddar cheese blend 

Dry 

Mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl.

Wet 

In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, buttermilk, and honey until well combined. 

Whisk in the eggs.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Stir in the jalapeño peppers and shredded cheese. 

Do not over mix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.

Pour into a greased 8’’ pan and bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

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Psalm 98:2

    [2] The LORD has made known his salvation;

        he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

1 lb each ground chicken and ground pork

1 c button Mushrooms cooked and strained

Salt and pepper

1/4 c melted butter

1/4 c buttermilk

Salt and pepper

1/4 c panko

1/4 c Italian cheese blend

1/4 c chopped shallots 

1 t Worcestershire sauce

Caramelized onion gravy

1 Onion, sliced

1/2 c water

1/4 t salt and pepper

1 T butter

Pinch of baking soda

Stir

Cover

Cook 8 min, covered 

Cook 7 min, uncovered

Add beef stock

Simmer 

Thicken with slurry

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Psalm 94:11

        [11]     the LORD—knows the thoughts of man,

        that they are but a breath.

1 lb ground chicken 

1 c sautéed mushrooms (drained)

1 small Shallot, chopped 

3 cheese blend (Italian)

3 T clarified butter 

Steak seasoning ( I used Kinder Wood Fired Garlic)

1/4 c panko

1/8 c heavy cream

Mix 

Fry in clarified butter

Toppings

Provolone cheese

Dill pickle

Mustard 

Bacon

Hawaiian roll

Mash flat, add cheese, toast

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Psalm 96:4-5

    [4] For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;

        he is to be feared above all gods. 

    [5] For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

        but the LORD made the heavens.

Grilled chicken, chopped

Onion, sliced 

Tomato, chopped 

Lettuce, chopped 

Fresh jalapeño slices

Cheese 

Avocado mashed and spread on tortilla

Tortillas, warmed

Chipotle Mayo

Ranch dressing 

Lime juice

Mayo

Chipotle peppers in adobo

Salt and pepper 

Garlic 

Mix

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Psalm 96:13

        [13]     before the LORD, for he comes,

        for he comes to judge the earth.

    He will judge the world in righteousness,

        and the peoples in his faithfulness.

 

 

3-4 lb chicken pieces( I used 2 bone-in breast, split in half and 4 legs)

1/2 t kosher salt 

1/4 t pepper 

1/4 t garlic granules 

1 T olive oil 

2 T butter divided into 1 T each

Desired amount of Cajun spice

4 medium carrots cut into chunks

1 onion, sliced

1/4 celery

3 c chicken stock 

1/2 c white wine( I used 2 Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc)

1/2 T thyme

1 large bay leaf

Cook preheated 325 oven for 45 min, lid on

Season chicken 

Sear in hot oil and butter until lightly browned all over

Remove

Add butter to drippings

Sauté onions, celery and carrots until slightly soft

Add wine, stock and seasonings

Reduce slightly 

Nestle chicken in

Cover 

Bake

Remove chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry

Return chicken 

To serve, spoon gravy over chicken and veggies