Caesar Salad Dressing from Mayonnaise

The reason I love this recipe so much is that it uses mayonnaise instead of eggs - and that makes it last in the fridge....so much longer! It has a full bodied taste and the sour cream gives it a rich fullness.  


All of the flavors shine through and it is one of my favorite go to's. I also love it as a dipping sauce for grilled or poached chicken - yum!




 Servings: 4

Ingredients
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 3 cloves garlic - , pressed with a garlic press, grated, or finely minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 - 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper - , depending on your tastes
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Croutons or pork rinds
  • SALAD:
  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce - , chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
Steps
  1. DRESSING:
  2. Mix mayonnaise, anchovy paste, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and garlic and stir. Whisk in sour cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Place in airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

Scott's Chili Recipe

My girlfriend's husband is Scott. She has spent a LOT of time over the years trying to perfect the perfect chili recipe and this is it. Mark loves this packaged in individual freezer bags that are the perfect individual size for him to put over a hotdog. When a man is in heaven with a chili dog - you are happy to oblige.



Scott's Favorite Chili




 
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lb 85% lean ground meat
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle power
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp cornmeal
  • 3 C beef broth
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 C tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp molasses (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
Steps
  1. Combine ground beef, salt, baking soda and 1 Tbsp water.
  2. Using your hands, mix till evenly combined.
  3. Let sit on counter for 20 minutes.
  4. Over medium heat, heat the oil.
  5. Add onions, garlic, red pepper and cook till softened - 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. Add beef and increase heat to high. Cook till brown 10 to 12 minutes (beef will release a lot of liquid, do not drain till instructed).
  7. Add chili powders, cumin, oregano, coriander, paprika and cinnamon. Cook stirring frequently for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed and fragrant.
  8. Stir in cornmeal, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and molasses and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2 hours.
  9. Skim off excess fat off the surface. Stir in lime juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For thinner chili, add a bit of water. To thicken, continue cooking uncovered.
Notes
  • Add 1/2 fresh chili poblano or jalapeno 

 

Sunday Chat / Scriptures: Worry and Faith

Be strong in the Lord 
and in his mighty power. 
 Put on all of God’s armor so 
that you will be able to stand firm 
against all strategies of the devil. 

For we are not fighting against 
flesh-and-blood enemies, 
but against evil rulers and 
authorities of the unseen world, 
against mighty powers 
in this dark world, 
and against evil spirits 
in the heavenly places. 

Therefore, put on every 
piece of God’s armor 
so you will be able to resist the 
enemy in the time of evil. 
Then after the battle 
you will still be standing firm. 

Stand your ground, 
putting on the belt of truth and 
the body armor of 
God’s righteousness. 

For shoes, put on the peace 
that comes from the Good News 
so that you will be fully prepared. 

In addition to all of these, 
hold up the shield of faith to 
stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

Put on salvation as your helmet, 
and take the sword of the Spirit, 
which is the word of God. 

Pray in the Spirit at all times 
and on every occasion. 
Stay alert and be persistent 
in your prayers 
for all believers everywhere. 
Ephesians 6:10-18

Watch out for your great enemy, 
the devil. 
He prowls around like a roaring lion, 
looking for someone to devour. 

Stand firm against him, 
and be strong in your faith. 
Remember that your family of believers 
all over the world is going through 
the same kind of suffering you are. 
1 Peter 5:8-9 

 When the devil had 
finished tempting Jesus, 
he left him until 
the next opportunity came. 
Luke 4:13

The temptations in your life 
are no different from 
what others experience. 
And God is faithful. 
He will not allow the temptation 
to be more than you can stand. 
When you are tempted, 
he will show you a way out 
so that you can endure.
1 Corinthians 10:13

 I cried out, “I am slipping!” but 
your unfailing love, O Lord, 
supported me. 
When doubts filled my mind, 
 your comfort gave me 
renewed hope and cheer. 
Psalm 94:18-19 

So humble yourselves before God. 
Resist the devil, 
and he will flee from you. 

Come close to God, 
and God will come close to you. 
 James 4:7-8 

I prayed to the Lord, 
and he answered me. 
 He freed me from all my fears. 
Those who look to him for help 
will be radiant with joy; 
 no shadow of shame will 
darken their faces. 
In my desperation I prayed, 
and the Lord listened; 
 he saved me from all my troubles. 
For the angel of the Lord is a guard; 
 he surrounds and defends 
all who fear him. 
Psalm 34:4-7 

The Lord is my light and my salvation— 
 so why should I be afraid? 
The Lord is my fortress, 
protecting me from danger, 
 so why should I tremble? 
Psalm 27:1 

 Give all your worries and cares to God, 
for he cares about you. 
1 Peter 5:7 

Take delight in the Lord, 
 and he will give you 
your heart’s desires. 
Commit everything you do 
to the Lord. 
 Trust him, and he will help you. 
Psalm 37:4-5 

 “I am leaving you with a gift—
peace of mind and heart. 
And the peace I give is a gift 
the world cannot give. 
So don’t be troubled or afraid. 
John 14:27 

Can all your worries 
add a single moment to your life? 
And if worry can’t accomplish 
a little thing like that, 
what’s the use of worrying 
over bigger things? 
Luke 12:25-26 

 “That is why I tell you 
not to worry about everyday life—
whether you have enough food and drink, 
or enough clothes to wear. 
Isn’t life more than food, 
and your body more than clothing? 
Look at the birds. 
They don’t plant or harvest
or store food in barns, 
for your heavenly Father feeds them. 
And aren’t you far more valuable to him 
than they are? 

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, 
for tomorrow will bring its own worries. 
Today’s trouble is enough for today. 
Matthew 6:34 

God is love, 
and all who live in love live in God, 
and God lives in them. 

And as we live in God, 
our love grows more perfect. 
So we will not be afraid 
on the day of judgment, 
but we can face him with confidence 
because we live like Jesus here in this world. 

Such love has no fear, 
because perfect love expels all fear. 

If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, 
and this shows that we have not 
fully experienced his perfect love. 
1 John 4:16-18 

For the Spirit God gave us 
does not make us timid,
but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7

Can all your worries 
add a single moment to your life? 
And if worry can’t accomplish 
a little thing like that, 
what’s the use of worrying 
over bigger things? 
Luke 12:25-26 

 “That is why I tell you 
not to worry about everyday life—
whether you have enough 
food and drink, 
or enough clothes to wear. 
Isn’t life more than food, 
and your body more than clothing? 
Look at the birds. 
They don’t plant or harvest
or store food in barns, 
for your heavenly Father feeds them. 
And aren’t you far more valuable to him 
than they are? 

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, 
for tomorrow will bring its own worries. 
Today’s trouble is enough for today. 
Matthew 6:34 

Be still in the presence of the Lord, 
 and wait patiently for him to act. 
Psalm 37:7 

The righteous person faces 
many troubles, 
 but the Lord comes 
to the rescue each time. 
Psalm 34:19 

I pray that God, the source of hope, 
will fill you completely 
with joy and peace 
because you trust in him. 
Then you will overflow 
with confident hope 
through the power of the Holy Spirit. 
Romans 15:13 

We can make our plans, 
 but the Lord determines our steps. 
Proverbs 16:9 

Jesus replied, “You don’t understand 
now what I am doing, 
but someday you will.” 
John 13:7 

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you 
Psalm 37:5 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 
 do not depend on your own understanding. 
Proverbs 3:5

All praise to God, 
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
God is our merciful Father and 
the source of all comfort. 

He comforts us in all our troubles 
so that we can comfort others. 
When they are troubled, 
we will be able to give them 
the same comfort God has given us.

For the more we suffer for Christ, 
the more God will shower us with 
his comfort through Christ. 
Even when we are weighed down with troubles, 
it is for your comfort and salvation! 

For when we ourselves are comforted, 
we will certainly comfort you. 
Then you can patiently endure 
the same things we suffer. 

We are confident that 
as you share in our sufferings, 
you will also share in the comfort God gives us. 
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 

What shall we say about 
such wonderful things as these? 
If God is for us, 
who can ever be against us? 
Romans 8:31 

Don’t worry about anything; 
instead, pray about everything. 
Tell God what you need, 
and thank him for all he has done. 
Then you will experience God’s peace, 
which exceeds anything 
we can understand. 
His peace will guard your 
hearts and minds 
as you live in Christ Jesus. 
Philippians 4:6-7