Hey Ya'll

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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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Jack Cheese Kolaches

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 19:7-9


    [7] The law of the LORD is perfect,

        reviving the soul;

    the testimony of the LORD is sure,

        making wise the simple; 

    [8] the precepts of the LORD are right,

        rejoicing the heart;

    the commandment of the LORD is pure,

        enlightening the eyes; 

    [9] the fear of the LORD is clean,

        enduring forever;

    the rules of the LORD are true,

        and righteous altogether.



Breakfast Sausage cooked

Pepper Jack cheese


Versatile Dough

I've used this bread machine dough for steakhouse rolls and now Kolaches


1/4 c 80-90 degree water

1 c 80-90 degree milk 

1 t kosher salt

1-1/2 T melted butter

1 egg 

1/4 c white sugar

3-1/2 c aerated bread flour 

2-1/4 t quick yeast


Add to machine 

Use dough cycle 

1-1/2 hour

Check in a few minutes after starting to make sure it's not too dry or wet

Adjust with flour for too wet or water for too dry

End of cycle, remove to lightly floured parchment 

Punch down 

Mash out to 1/2 thick 

12 inch rectangular 

Fold over 

Cover 

Rest 15 minutes 

Cut to desired size using pizza cutter

Mash out, fill with cooked breakfast sausage, cut smoked sausage pieces or lil smokies

Add cheese, seal and bake

350 preheated degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown 

Butter top



Scratch Quick Oats with Maple Pecan Brown Sugar

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17


[16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.



2 servings

1 3/4 c water

1 c quick oats

1/8 t salt

1 T maple syrup 

1 T brown sugar

1/4 t Cinnamon (optional)

Toasted pecans, chopped 

Pat of Butter


Put water and salt in small pan

Bring to boil

Add oats, cook 1 minute

Remove and place in bowl

Add toppings and stir

Enjoy

Monday, January 19, 2026

Sourdough Discard Cookie Cake

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 18:46


    [46] The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock,

        and exalted be the God of my salvation—



3/4 c butter, room temp

3/4 c packed brown sugar 

1/4 c white sugar

1 whole egg plus 1 yolk

1/4 c sourdough discard

2 t vanilla extract 

2 c AP flour, aerated

1 T cornstarch 

1 t baking soda 

1/2 t salt

1 c chocolate chips, your choice 

1/4 c chocolate chips for decoration(optional)


350 degree preheated oven for 20-25 min

9 inch spring form pan, greased and lined with parchment 

Cream sugars and butter together in stand mixer 3-5 minutes until fluffy and pale in color 

Beat egg in

Beat yolk in

Add sourdough 

Add vanilla 

Mix dry ingredients in bowl then add to butter mixture a 1/4 at at time 

Hand stir in chocolate chips 

Bake until edges are golden and set

Middle will be slightly under cooked but will set as it cools

Cool and decorate


Sourdough Discard Pie Shell

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 18:1-2


To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:


    [1] I love you, O LORD, my strength. 

    [2] The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,

        my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,

        my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.



2 c AP flour, aerated 

2 t sugar

1 t salt

1 c cold butter, grated

1 c sourdough discard 


In large bowl, combine flour salt and sugar 

Work butter in using a light touch

Add discard and stir just till combined 

Divide dough in half

Press into disks

Chill 2 hours

Roll out to 12 inch size

Drape over 9 inch plate

Ready to use

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Julia's Easy Harissa Spiced Beef Tenderloin

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks ATK for sharing the recipe!!

Amazing!


Psalm 16:11


    [11] You make known to me the path of life;

        in your presence there is fullness of joy;

        at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.



1 peeled beef tenderloin (4-5 lbs)

Tie every 1 inch with all Cotton kitchen string

1 T kosher salt 

Wrap and refrigerate overnight


Harissa Rub 

2 T Paprika 

1 T Aleppo pepper

1 T ground coriander 

1 t ground cumin

1 t garlic granules 

3/4 t caraway seeds

Mix set aside


3 T Warmed Honey 

Brush top and sides of beef

Cover top and sides with rub

Ready to bake

Foiled Sheet pan with rack

Preheated 250 oven 1-1/2 - 2 hours

Cook to 115 degrees

Remove

Spray top with non stick spray

Put under broiler for 5-10 minutes to crisp up

Let rest


Julia's Secret sauce 

1 c fresh cilantro, chopped 

2 T dried mint or 1/4 c fresh mint

4 scallions, slit in half and chopped 

1/2 c Olive oil

2 T fresh lemon juice

1 T Garlic

1/4 t kosher salt