Greek Yogurt Bagels

13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility

15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace,

16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility.

17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near.

18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. - Ephesians 2:13-18

I saw the original recipe on https://www.skinnytaste.com/easy-bagel-recipe/.

I decided to play with the recipe and see what I could do.

The outcome, delicious!!!

2 c all purpose flour

1 t sugar

1/2 t table salt

1 T baking powder

Whisk these together.

2 c non fat Greek yogurt, I used plain Oikos

Add yogurt to flour mixture, stir in with a fork.

Sprinkle flour on parchment.

Knead for 15 turns.

Divide into 8 equal parts and roll into balls.

Flatten slightly and poke a hole in the middle.

With your floured fingers, walk around the hole and make it bigger.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Brush with beaten egg.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on parchment sprayed with non stick spray.

Bake 25 minutes.

Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Cuban Chicken Burrito Bowl

Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." - John 4:10

Cuban Boneless chicken thighs, pulled, recipe this blog under Cuban tab

Cilantro lime rice, Trader Joe's frozen rice, add lime juice, butter and cilantro 

Black beans, drained and rinsed under hot water

Chopped Mango

Sliced Radishes

Chopped Tomatoes

Thin Sliced Sweet Onion 

Grated Cheese

Honey chipotle dressing, 1 chipotle in adobo mashed with fork , honey, salsa verde, salt and pepper

White Chocolate Drizzle and Fig Cheese Danish

"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"  - Psalm 46:10

Crust and top

1 can of crescent rolls

Take half of rolls and mash into a deep dish pie plate to form bottom crust.

Cut the other half into strips for lattice top.

Cream cheese filling layer

1/2 c sugar

1 egg

1 bar of softened cream cheese

1 t vanilla 

Beat until creamy.

Add to bottom crust.

1 c fig preserves 

Smear on top of cream cheese filling layer.

Add strips to top to form lattice.

Beat 1 egg white and brush crust.

Bake preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes. 

Drizzle with white chocolate syrup. 

Cuban Boneless Chicken Thighs

This meat was delicious!! I made soft shell tacos but you could make pizza, nachos or hard shell tacos. I also think this would make a great burrito bowl with rice, beans and guacamole!!

6 It has been testified somewhere, "What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? 

7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor, 

8 putting everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 

9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. - Hebrews 2:6-9

14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. - Hebrews 2:14-15

1 pack Boneless chicken thighs, mine had 10 thighs

Marinade

1 mini can of pineapple juice

Juice of 1 lime

1 t apple cider vinegar

2 T Cuban rub, recipe this blog under rub tab

Marinate for several hours.

Reserve marinade.

Sauté thighs in Dutch oven and a little olive oil.

Add marinade to chicken. 

Bake in a Dutch Oven on 350 degrees preheated for 60 minutes.

Pull chicken with two forks and brown under broiler.

Serve on warm tortillas.

Toppings

Onions 

Radishes

Manchego/Cheddar Cheese combo

Sour cream 

Salsa

Spicy Honey Roasted Cashews

16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him.

17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. - Colossians 1:16-17

2 c raw cashews

3 T Honey

Pinch of sea salt

Pinch of Cayenne pepper

1/2 t olive oil 

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a large bowl, add Honey, salt, pepper and oil.

Place parchment in a large jelly roll pan.

Bake nuts for 7 minutes, take out and place warm cashews in the bowl with the honey mixture.

Mix well and place on pan keeping nuts separate.

Bake 250 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Every 30 minutes, flip with spatula.

Cool until the nuts become crisp.

These are delicious!!