Orzo Salad with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing

Genesis 6:5

[5] The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

1 c orzo, cooked al dente, according to box directions, drained and  

set aside

Lemon dressing

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/4 c olive oil

1 t Dijon 

1 t honey 

3 T roasted and mashed garlic

1 t lemon zest

2 T fresh lemon juice 

1 English cucumber, peeled leaving dark green and then diced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 c diced onion

3 T herbs, cilantro, basil, oregano, dill 

1/2 c Castelvetrano olives, halved

1 /2 c Roasted Red Bell peppers

Topping

1 c Parmesan 

Toasted bread crumbs

I served this with chicken nuggets and it was delicious!

Bacon and Potato Egg Cup

Psalm 2:4

    [4] He who sits in the heavens laughs;

        the Lord holds them in derision.

I did these two ways! 

One with the crescent roll bottom and one without!

They were equally delicious!!

Preheated oven 350 degrees for 20 min 

1 can Crescent Rolls, roll out and cut into squares to fit muffin tin cup

Spray muffin cups well with non stick.

Lightly press in dough squares.

Set aside to fill.

Egg mixture

3 eggs beaten

10 slices bacon cooked and chopped

1/8 c half and half

1 T Boursin cheese

1/4 c chopped green onions

Seasoned salt and pepper to taste

1 potato microwaved, chopped and slightly mashed into egg mixture

Fill dough cups 3/4 ways with egg mixture and top with cheeses.

Topping

1 c cheddar blend cheese 

1/2 c mozzarella 

Maple Black Pepper Pork Belly

Genesis 2:21-24

[21] So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. [22] And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. [23] Then the man said, 

    “This at last is bone of my bones

        and flesh of my flesh;

    she shall be called Woman,

        because she was taken out of Man.”

    [24] Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

1-1/2 lb pork belly slices, cut into thirds

1 t kosher salt

1 t coarse black pepper

Mix salt and pepper 

Lightly cover both sides

Refrigerate overnight

Remove from fridge 

Add a light sprinkling of seasoning 

Let sit out 1 hr

Seasoning mix for next day

1 t Smoked Paprika

1 t Turmeric

1 t Cumin

1 t Oregano 

1 t Garlic

1 t Tarragon 

Mix seasoning 

Preheat air Fryer for 5 minutes on 330 degrees

Cover low sided pan with foil and spray

Place pork slices where they don't touch

Cook 20 minutes 

Flip and cook another 20 minutes 

Brush maple syrup on both sides

Turn heat to 400 and crisp for 5 minutes

Pork should be at least 160 degrees.

Sweet Chili Thai Pork Belly for Lettuce Wraps

Romans 10:13

[13] For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

1-1/2 lb pork belly strips cut into 3 inch pieces

1 t coarse kosher salt

1 t coarse black pepper 

1/4 c Sweet Chili Thai sauce, set aside

Mix salt and pepper together.

Lightly sprinkle on pork.

Refrigerate, uncovered overnight.

Mix and set aside

1 t baking powder

1/2 t garlic granules 

Very lightly put on pork, shake excess.

Cover pan with foil, spray foil with non stick.

Spray pork pieces with non stick.

Place pork on pan, don't let pieces touch. 

Preheat Air Fryer 330 degrees for 5 minutes.

Add pork to AF.

Cook pork 20 minutes.

Remove pork.

Brush with chili Thai sauce.

Flip, brush with chili Thai sauce and cook another 20 minutes.

Remove pork and flip.

Turn oven to 400 degrees.

Return pork and crisp up for 3 minutes.

Lightly drizzle with honey.

Check temp, should be at least 160 degrees.

Chop and serve on bib lettuce leaves. 

Sweet Potato and Oats Waffles

Hebrews 13:18

[18] Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

These were delicious!!

3/4 c completely mashed sweet potato 

1/2 c old fashion oats

1/8 c brown sugar

1/2 c AP flour

1/2 c milk

2 beaten eggs

1 t baking powder

1 t cinnamon 

1 t vanilla 

1/4 t salt

Mix well.

Spray waffle maker with non stick.

Heat, using # 4 position setting.

Fill with waffle mix.

Cook 5-6 minutes.

Cover with butter and maple syrup.

Serve with crispy sausage.