Bacon Sweet Slaw Beef Slider

5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 

6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. - James 3:5-6

Sweet slaw, recipe this blog under slaw/salad tab

1/2 of a Onion, sliced 

4 slices cooked Bacon

2 T Whiskey

2 T Yellow mustard

4 slider buns

4 burgers, love Sprouts 85% blend

Seasoned salt to season burgers

Make thick slider size burger patties, making a deep well in the middle.

This allows for faster fry time and keeps patty from shrinking.

Sear patties really well on both sides.

Cover and add 1/2 c water to steam burgers.

When burgers are almost done, throw onions in the little bit of the burger grease/water mixture.

When onions are done, add whiskey, bacon and mustard.

These cook in about 12-15 minutes using the steam method and are so juicy.

Place on slider bun, add a tomato slice, fill the well place in the middle with the onion/bacon mixture. Top with slaw, so yummy!!!

Sweet Potato Bacon Pecan Fluff

I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things.  - Isaiah 45:7

2 sweet potatoes, microwave 4 minutes on each side, cool, scoop out of skin

1/2 c honey

1/4 c half and half

1 t Vanilla 

1 T Molasses 

1/4 t Pumpkin pie spice

1/4 t Allspice

1/4 t Ginger

1/4 t Nutmeg

1 T fresh lemon juice

Topping

1/4 c chopped Pecans

4 slices Crispy bacon, crumbled

1/4 c Brown sugar

Melted White chocolate drizzle, 1/4 c white chocolate melting wafers melted in microwave for 40 seconds, stir in a splash of half and half and splash of olive oil

After potatoes are cooked and cooled, scoop out the soft inside.

Add seasonings, half and half, honey, lemon juice, molasses and vanilla.

Place in a small glass greased container.

Sprinkle brown sugar, pecans and bacon.

Bake 325 degrees for 30 minutes, turn skillet half way through cooking.

When finished, drizzle white chocolate over top.

2016 Rub

11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. 

12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!  - Psalm 84:11-12

1 c Spanish paprika

1/4 c Cajun seasoning

1/4 c chili powder

1 t cardamom seeds, ground

1/2 c Turbinado sugar, ground

1/8 c Garlic granules

1/8 c kosher coarse salt

1/4 c brown sugar

Mix well.

This rub will burn if you do not keep a close eye on it.

It's the two sugars in it.

The taste was very delicious!!

Chocolate Mascarpone Filled Almond Pastry

For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Romans 13:9

1 box frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling

4 oz. mascarpone 

4 oz. cream cheese, room temp

1/4 c sugar

1 T orange liqueur 

1 t vanilla

Topping

Dark chocolate, chopped

Smoked almonds, chopped

Caramel ice cream topping

Creme fraiche

Line sheet pan with parchment.

Add one sheet of pastry.

Make filling and spread on pastry.

Take other sheet and top filled pastry.
Slightly fold over edges.

Baking 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until pastry is lightly browned.

Cool slightly and add nut topping mixture.

Drizzle caramel over top.

To serve, top with crème fraiche. 

Cucumber Tomato Onion Sweet and Sour Salad

Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.  - Psalm 74:12

Dressing

1/8 c Italian dressing

1/8 c ranch dressing

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 t sugar

1/2 t Tuscan seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Place in bottom of bowl.

Sprinkles

Dried parsley

Dries dill

Salad

3 Small English cucumbers, chopped

1 sweet onion, sliced

2 large tomatoes, chopped

Add veggie mix to bowl and toss.

Sprinkle with herbs.