Bacon Shallot Carbonara

30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 

31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."  - Luke 2:30-32

Angel hair pasta, cooked al dente set aside and reserve 1/4 c water

6 slices cooked crisp bacon, diced

Fry bacon, reserve 1 t grease

1 Shallot

1 T roasted garlic

Add the Shallot and garlic to grease, cook to soften.

In a small bowl:

Beat 1 egg

Add:

1 t sweet parsley

1/2 c Parmesan

1/2 c Romano 

1 t ricotta

Beat with a fork.

Beat in with a fork:

1/4 c hot pasta water

Place into bowl, with a fork, beat the warm pasta and the bacon, shallots and garlic.

Add salt, red pepper flakes and pepper to taste.

Italian Lemon Pepper Wings

1 But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 

3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you.  - Isaiah 43:1-3

An ej original!

2 Family packs of Chicken wings, disjoint into 2 pieces, discard tip

Lemon pepper seasoning

Lightly Salt

Olive oil

Olive Garden Italian Dressing

2 (13x9) foil pans

2 Racks

Spray racks with Pam.

Place 1 c water in each foil pan.

Place rack on foil pan.

Lightly season one side of wing with lemon pepper and drizzle with oil.

Roast in a 500 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Flip wing, lightly season, roast another 20 minutes.

Turn oven on broil and broil 10 minutes on each side.

Watch closely, they will burn.

To finish: 

Put Italian dressing in a bowl.

Toss wings in Olive Garden Italian Dressing

So crispy and delicious!!!

Caramelized Onion Dip

And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them.  - Isaiah 42:16

An ej original!

1 diced onion

1 T butter

1 T olive oil

1-1/2 c ricotta

1/8 c buttermilk

1/2 c Mayo 

1 t dill

1 t roasted garlic

Splash of white wine

Black pepper

Heat butter and oil, add onions, garlic and cook on medium heat until lightly golden. 

Cool onions.

Stir in the ricotta, Mayo, buttermilk and white wine.

Add a few turns of cracked black pepper and the dill.

Chill for a few hours.

Serve with potato chips.

Boars Head Fresh Pepperoni Cheese Egg Whites

But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. - Revelation 21:27

OK, these egg whites were delicious.

I also made banana French toast!

Boars Head pepperoni( have shaved just like ham or turkey)

Egg whites ( I use All Whites)

Cheese of your choice( I used sharp cheddar)

salt and pepper to taste

Spray pan with non stick spray.

Tear or cut pepperoni slices into strips.

Shake egg white carton.

Pour desired amount into skillet.

Add seasoning, pepperoni and cheese. 

Soft scramble.

Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup

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.

19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,

21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:13-22

An ej original!

4 T butter

1 t roasted garlic

1/4 t sea salt

1/2 t sugar

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

2 T chicken base seasoning

2 can stewed tomatoes(with celery and bell pepper) I love Del Monte brand

14 oz water

1 t sweet basil

1/4 t thyme 

1/4 t dill

1/4 t rosemary

A few turns cracked black pepper

1/4 c heavy cream

This was delicious!

Tiny bits of tomato in a creamy broth!

Add a grilled cheese and it's comfort food heaven!

Put on rubber gloves, squeeze tomatoes into a bowl, reserve juice.

Set aside.

In a large pot, add butter and onions.

Heat until onions are tender.

Add garlic, herbs and all seasonings.

Add water, tomatoes and cream.

Boil on medium low for 20 minutes.

Mash tomatoes with a potato masher.