Fresh Kimchi

And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - Ephesians 5:2

Thus might be very spicy!!!!

3 T Kosher salt

1 small Savoy cabbage, chopped

1 baby bok choy, chopped

1 daikon radish, sliced

3 carrots, sliced

1/2 inch fresh piece of ginger root, chopped

2 T sugar

1 T toasted sesame seed

1 T sesame oil

3 green onions, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 t roasted garlic

1/2 jar of Chili paste, I bought Sambal Oelek

Make a brine of water and salt, enough to cover cabbage veggie mixture.

Weight down, soak 3 hours until cabbage is soft.

Reserve the brine.

Cover the cabbage veggie mix with the chili paste, toasted sesame seeds, sugar and sesame oil.

Place in a glass container that seals and press the liquid out, takes a few times. Do not drain.

Then add the reserved brine if necessary just to cover mixture.

Press down once more.

Refrigerate.

May be eaten immediately or stored refrigerated until it ferments.

I have not tasted this yet but it smells delicious!!

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Smoked Mozzarella and Pear Sandwich Fixins

Pour out your anger on the nations that do not know you, and on the kingdoms that do not call upon your name!  - Psalm 79:6

Use the bread of your choice. I like toasted onion buns.

Add a sliced onion to a little oil and cook until onions are translucent.

I'm using grilled pork tenderloin we made the other day. It was a golden rotisserie flavor Smithfield. I added McCormick Grill Mates applewood rub I bought at Sam's which they also sell at Walmart. Add slices of the meat to the onion.

Cut several slices of smoked mozzarella and add to the skillet.

Peel and slice a pear. Set aside.

Add the pear. Turn off heat. When cheese is melted, it's ready to build sandwich.

So simple, so delicious!!!

Ramen Noodle Beef Stir Fry with Peanuts and Vegetables

But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise.  - Psalm 79:13

Beef, thin cut into bite size pieces, I used beef tenderloin

Olive oil for stir frying

Ramen noodles, cooked, discard seasoning packet

Sesame oil

1 t roasted garlic

4 Green onions 

1 c snapped baby Green beans

1 Carrot, matchstick cut

Sprinkling of Sesame seeds

1/4 c Peanuts

Sauce

1/4 c Mirin

2 T ham glaze, this blog under the Rub tab

1 t Kosher salt 

A few turns Coarse black pepper

Cook noodles, drain and rinse, drain again, toss in sesame oil. Set aside.

Add oil to large non stick skillet. 

Add beef, onions, garlic, green beans and carrot to oil, stir fry until veggies are slightly soft and beef is to your preference. 

Add sauce and cut off heat. 

Add noodles and toss.

Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken and Onion with Smoked Cheddar and Apple on an Onion Bun

76  you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 

77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, 

78 because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high 

79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."  - Luke 1:76-79

Marinate your 6 chicken tenderloins in 3 t sugar/ 3 t salt water for 30 minutes.

Remove from water, drain.

Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning on chicken. 

Set aside while grill heats.

Grill until done. 

Slice into 1/4 inch slices.

In an oiled skillet, sauté 1 sliced onion.

Add chicken slices. 

Slice 6 pieces of smoked cheddar on top of chicken onion mixture.

Tun off heat.

Peel and slice a Gala Apple.

Add apples to mixture.

Toast onion buns.

Add chicken mixture and slice stuffed bun in half.

Yum, yum Yum!!!!

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry

"At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity.  - Psalm 75:2

but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.  - Psalm 75:7

7 But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? 

8 From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared and was still, 

9 when God arose to establish judgment, to save all the humble of the earth. Selah  - Psalm 76:7-9

1/2 of a small grilled rotisserie flavored tenderloin, sliced into strips

3 baby bok choy, wash and chop

1 onion, sliced

2 carrots, cut matchstick

1 red bell pepper, slices

2 T roasted garlic

1 t fresh grated ginger

1 t olive oil

1 T sesame oil

2 pgks chicken flavored ramen noodle, throw out the flavor packet

1/2 c cashews, added when dish is to be served

Sauce:

2 T Brown sugar

1/2 t Peanut butter

1/2 t Rice vinegar

2 T Soy sauce

1/2 c Mirin, Target and Sprouts has this wine in the Asian section

1/2 c Water

1/2 t Molasses 

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Smoked salt to taste, add at the end of cooking.

Cook noodles, drain and rinse with cold water, drain again and toss in sesame oil, set aside.

Stir fry all veggies until tender.

Add tenderloin.

Mix sauce ingredients and add to veggie/meat mixture.

Toss in cooked noodles with tongs.

Garnish with cashews.