I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Mexican Coleslaw

 Great side dish with any Mexican meal.   



MEXICAN COLESLAW

(serves 8-10)


Ingredients:

*1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix

*1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

*1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

*1/2 small yellow onion, chopped

*1/2 cup can black beans, drained and rinsed

*1/2 cup grilled corn

*1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

*1/2-1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped

*3/4 cup mayo

*1/4 cup sour cream

*1 teaspoon ground cumin

*1 teaspoon chili powder

*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*zest from 1 lime

*2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice


Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onions, black beans, corn, cilantro and jalapeño pepper.

~In a small bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.

~Add dressing to coleslaw mixture.

~Refrigerate for at least one hour, before serving.

Friday, April 22, 2022

Salmon Burger

 I am not a big salmon person, but I do like these burgers.   I really love add some Candied Jalapeño Peppers on top.




SALMON BURGERS

(makes 4)


Ingredients:

*1 pound US Atlantic or Alaskan Salmon, remove skin

*2 green onions with greens

*1/4 cup red bell pepper

*1 garlic clove

*2-4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

*2 tablespoon dijon mustard

*1 tablespoon mayonnaise

*1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

*1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

*1 1/4 cup panko crumbs

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 ground black pepper

*2 tablespoons olive oil

*4 hamburger buns

Sauce:

*1/2 cup mayonnaise 

*juice squeezed from a half of medium sized lemon

*2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

*1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*Pinch or two red pepper flakes 


Directions:

~Remove skin from salmon.

~In a food processor,  puree onions, red peppers, and garlic.

~Add salmon, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt,  and pepper and process until salmon is ground.

~Stir in panko crumbs until just mixed.

~Line a plate or pan with parchment paper.

~Form mixture into 4 patties, abut 3/4 inch thick.

~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

~Heat up a cast iron pan (or heavy bottom pan) over medium heat.

~Drizzle with olive oil.

~Once pan is hot, add salmon patties.

~Cook for 4-5 minutes per side.

~Remove from heat and place on bun.

~Add sauce on top bun or over salmon.

~Top with desired toppings.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

BBQ Rotisserie Chicken

 Easy to make and oh so good.   Moist and tender chicken.  



BBQ ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

(serves 4)


Ingredients:

*1  4-6 pound whole chicken 

*1 sweet onion, skin removed and sliced to desired thickness

*1 red bell pepper, sliced to desired thickness

*1 yellow bell pepper, sliced to desired thickness

*bbq sauce (use your favorite,  I make my own)

*1/2 cup water

*2 teaspoons vegetable oil

*1/2-1  teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 teaspoon sea salt

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon onion powder

*1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

*1 teaspoon parsley flakes

*1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)


Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~You can leave chicken whole or cut out the back bone and so the chicken can lay flat (spatchcock)

~Place 1 sliced red & yellow pepper and 1 sliced sweet onions on bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

~Rub 2 teaspoons vegetable oil all over chicken.

~Pour 1/2 cup water over veggies

~In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin..

~Rub half of the spices over the back of the chicken.

~Spread desired amount of bbq sauce over the back of  chicken.

~Place chicken bottom side down over veggies.

~Rub remaining spices over chicken.

~Bake in preheated oven for 2 hours (or until chicken in done)

~Remove chicken from oven and spread desired amount of bbq sauce oven top of chicken.

~Bake for another 15-20 minutes.

~Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting.