Andouille Cream Sauce Shrimp and Cheese Grits

1 Peter 2:3

if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. 

2 inch piece of Andouille sausage, diced

1/2 c heavy Cream

1/3 c Parmesan cheese

1 Leek, sliced

20 frozen Shrimp, tail off

1/4 c Limoncello

1/2 t Smoky chipotle hot sauce

2 T Roasted garlic

1 t Butter for sautéing shrimp

1/2 t olive oil

2 t Fresh parsley

Grits 

1/4 c cream
1 1/2 c water

Smoky salt to taste
pepper to taste

1/2 c Sharp cheddar

1/4 c Smoked Gruyere  

4 heaping T Quick grits

Fast and Delicious Bacon Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly

1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 

2 -3 T of Pepper Jelly and Onion, I use Harry and David brand

1/3 of the bar of Cream cheese, softened

6 slices of Bacon, chopped and fried

Cook bacon and drain.

Add jelly to cream cheese then add the bacon. 

Eat with crackers of your choice.

Asparagus Casserole

1 Peter 2:

13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

Casserole

1 bunch small asparagus 

1t butter

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ancho chili powder

1/4 t turmeric 

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 c sour cream

1/2 c cheddar cheese 

1/2 c onion rings

Topping

1/2 c Italian Panko

1/2 c cheddar cheese

1/2 c onion rings

Pesto Mushroom Leek Chicken Casserole

1 Peter 2:

23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

3 c rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 can cream of onion soup

1/2 c sautéed leeks and mushroom mixture, * I do a skillet full and keep in the freezer

1/2 c sour cream

1 T pesto

Topping

1/2 c panko

1/2 c sharp cheddar

1/2 c mozzerella 

In a 13x9 pan, place shredded chicken. Scatter leek mixture over the chicken. In a bowl mix soup, sour cream and pesto and add to chicken and stir gently to incorporate. Sprinkle panko then the two cheeses on top of chicken mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

* Saute 3 sliced leeks and a large container of sliced mushrooms in 1 t of butter and 1 t of olive oil. I buy the bulk size at Sam's or Costco. These freeze well! Divide into small containers, I try to do a 1/2 cup size. 

Cornbread and Croissant Southern Style Dressing

1 Peter 1:

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 10 inch cast iron skillet of cooked buttermilk cornbread 

4 toasted croissant, cut in half to toast, after toasting, dice

1 can cream of celery 

1 can cream of chicken

3 T fresh chopped sage

1 leek, sliced

1/4 c heavy cream

2 stalks celery, sliced thin

1 1/2 -2 c smoked chicken or rotisserie chicken

1 1/2 quarts Chicken stock, reserve the rest for gravy

In a 13x9 deep dish pan, crumble cornbread. Add the toasted croissant, soups, sage, leeks, cream, celery and chicken. Now add stock. Drizzle cream on top, bake 450 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until browned.