Apple Cider Brined Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

Psalm 119:81

    [81] My soul longs for your salvation;

        I hope in your word.

An ej original recipe!

6 large boneless skinless chicken thighs

Apple Cider brine

1 c Apple cider

Juice of 1 large lemon

1-1/2 T kosher salt

1/3 c brown sugar 

1/4 c Worcestershire sauce

1/2 T onion powder 

1/2 T garlic powder

1 T coarse black pepper 

1 T smoked paprika 

Stir

Brine thighs for 1-2 hours

Remove and pat dry

1 Onion, sliced

2 c Mushrooms, sliced 

1 t Clarified butter

1 t olive oil

1/2 t Chicken base seasoning 

1/2 t Onion powder

1 T roasted Garlic 

Sauté in large skillet and set aside in a plate

Skillet will have a little juice

Grease slightly 

Using same skillet, sauté chicken 

Sprinkle a little steak seasoning on each thigh

Sauté till thighs are 170 degrees 

Add mushroom onion mixture back

Add sauce ingredients except slurry

Simmer until slightly thickened 

Add slurry 

Serve over sticky rice

Sauce 

1/2 c Sauvignon Blanc 

1 c chicken stock

1/4 c half and half 

Simmer 

Add

1/2 c mixed water/cornstarch slurry 

Soufflé Muffins and a Soufflé Pizza

Psalm 119:58

    [58] I entreat your favor with all my heart;

        be gracious to me according to your promise.

An ej original recipe!

Veggies

1 medium Yukon Gold Potato, grate with skin on, squeeze out moisture

1 small Onion, chopped

1 small Shallot, chopped 

1 Jalapeño, diced 

1 T roasted Garlic

Seasoned salt to taste

Cracked black pepper to taste

1 t Olive oil

1 t Clarified butter

Stir fry potato and veggies for 5 minutes 

Set aside on a plate

Meats

4 slices of ham (I used maple Honey)

5 thick slices pepperoni 

Stack together and chop

Stir fry in same skillet 

Set aside

Bread

4 slices White Mountain bread( Publix bakery) chopped 

1 large croissant, chopped 

Set aside

Cheeses 

1 c sharp white cheddar 

1/4 c Gouda

Set aside

Egg mixture 

4 eggs

1/2 c egg whites

Salt and pepper 

1/4 c milk

1/4 c half and half

Whisk in a large bowl 

Directions

Add bread to egg mixture 

Mix

Let stand for 10 minutes to soak up egg mixture 

Add cheeses 

Mix

Add meat 

Mix

Add veggies 

Mix

Preheat oven 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes 

Fill a large well greased 12 count muffin pan until filled and the left over filling in a disposable pie pan 

Cool 

Caramelized Onion and Shallot Gravy over Apple Cider Pork

 

 

 

Psalm 119:50

    [50] This is my comfort in my affliction,

        that your promise gives me life.

An ej original recipe!

1/2 of a Onion, sliced 

1 Shallot, sliced

1 T roasted Garlic 

1 t Olive oil

1 t Clarified Butter

1/2 t Sugar

1/2 t Chicken base seasoning 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 c Left over Apple Cider Pork, chopped

1/4 c Rhone Red wine

1/8 c half and half

Cornstarch slurry 

2 c Water 

Caramelize onions, shallots, garlic

along with seasonings in butter and oil

Add pork

Add wine, sauté then add light cream and water

Thicken with slurry

Serve over sticky rice or mashed potatoes

Egg Drop Soup

 

 

 

Psalm 119:37

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

        and give me life in your ways.

2 c chicken broth (I used chicken base seasoning and water)

1/2 t soy sauce

1/4 t sesame oil

2 t water

1 t cornstarch 

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 t ground white pepper 

1/8 t salt 

1 t chopped chives

3 sliced button mushrooms 

1/4 c Spinach 

1 T chopped green onions

Stir together broth and seasonings.

Bring to light boil.

Whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Remove from heat.

Slowly whisk in beaten egg to create swirls.

Add veggies.

Top with chopped green onion. 

Cabbage Potato Pie

Psalm 119:15-16

    [15] I will meditate on your precepts

        and fix my eyes on your ways. 

    [16] I will delight in your statutes;

        I will not forget your word.

2 c shredded Cabbage

1 small yellow potato, grate with skin

1/4 Onion

1/4 t Calabrian Pepper

2 beaten eggs

3 T cornstarch 

3 t oil, separated 

Cheese layer

1/4 c Mozzarella 

1/4 c Cheddar

Topping 

Bacon bits

Fry onion and potato in oil for 5 minutes 

Cool slightly 

Add cornstarch to Cabbage 

Pour eggs on top of cabbage 

Add onion mixture 

Stir to incorporate 

Heat rest of oil to medium 

Add 1/2 of cabbage mixture 

Add cheese layer

Add rest of cabbage 

Flatten with spatula 

Cover adjust heat to medium low steam 4 minutes 

Using spatula cut in half and flip repeat

Cover with bacon bits