2 nights ago I made ribs, in the oven. I normally don't make them in the oven... and pretty sure I won't do it again. I wasn't happy with their texture and the sauce burned a lot easier (which made the pan ridiculous to clean.. I was going to throw it away it was that bad, but Aaron cleaned it for me instead)
My version of ribs:
which I learned how to make from my dad, thanks Kenno :)
1-2 lbs of ribs (I have used all different kinds, it truly doesn't matter--western style, spare, baby back, whatever is one sale is usually what I end up with. I think boneless western style are my favorite!)
1 c (approximately) brown sugar
1/4 c ketchup
1/2 c bbq sauce (any kind will do.. to be honest, I buy the cheapest brand because everything else I add with it spices it up)
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T mustard
1/8 c (approximately) cider vinegar
garlic salt
onion salt
paprika
salt & pepper
1. Season ribs on both sides with spices listed above
2. Grill ribs for 5-10 minutes on each side
3. Mix together all other ingredients until the right consistency is achieved (those are all approximate measurements, I never use a measuring cup when making the sauce.. I just stop when it looks right, and if you don't have everything listed above, just leave it out!)
4. Place ribs in crock pot and dump sauce on top. Heat on low for 5-7 hours until tender.
**Instead of grilling them first, I have also boiled them in apple cider before putting them in the crock pot, which was also very good!
**If I have them, I may add in a couple quartered onions to the crock pot for extra flavor
Enjoy!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chicken Salad
*I made this yesterday (10/25) and it turned out great!!! I think it tastes wonderful, I didn't have grapes, so I didn't add them. But I definitely think they would be great in it as well. I was very happy with how it turned out and it was pretty easy really. The worst part was chopping everything up, I wanted the celery, onion, etc.. to be pretty finely chopped. Enjoy!!!! *
By: an old church cookbook, don't remember the name
**I have had this recipe written down forever and have yet to make it. It's my mission to make this weekend, I have a whole chicken in the freezer that I should use and this looks like the perfect recipe to use it for... I will bake my chicken as directed on the package in the oven and then carve the meat off**
3 c sliced, cooked chicken
1 c seedless green grapes cut in halves
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 T diced onion
1/2 c diced celery
1/2 c almonds sliced
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
1 t ginger
1/2 t salt
1. Combine chicken, grapes, water chestnuts, onions, celery and nuts.
2. Blend mayo, sour cream, ginger and salt.
3. Pour over chicken mixture, lightly toss, and chill
By: an old church cookbook, don't remember the name
**I have had this recipe written down forever and have yet to make it. It's my mission to make this weekend, I have a whole chicken in the freezer that I should use and this looks like the perfect recipe to use it for... I will bake my chicken as directed on the package in the oven and then carve the meat off**
3 c sliced, cooked chicken
1 c seedless green grapes cut in halves
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 T diced onion
1/2 c diced celery
1/2 c almonds sliced
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
1 t ginger
1/2 t salt
1. Combine chicken, grapes, water chestnuts, onions, celery and nuts.
2. Blend mayo, sour cream, ginger and salt.
3. Pour over chicken mixture, lightly toss, and chill
Banana Nut Bread
By: My Mama
1/2 c soft butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
3 crushed, ripe bananas
2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 c nuts (optional)
1. Crush bananas and whip until light and fluffy.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and eggs. Add flour, soda, and nuts. mix
3. Add bananas to mixture.
4. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes in 2 greased loaf pans.
1/2 c soft butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
3 crushed, ripe bananas
2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 c nuts (optional)
1. Crush bananas and whip until light and fluffy.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and eggs. Add flour, soda, and nuts. mix
3. Add bananas to mixture.
4. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes in 2 greased loaf pans.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Mac & Cheese
Sorry for the lack of posts recently... we had quite the scare with ms. raegan, thankfully, we are getting her back to normal and slowly getting back into the routine of cooking meals again! We have some great family and friends who have brought us food so I don't have to worry about that for a while, which has been nice. I have not made this recipe yet, but once I need to cook again, it's first on my list. It looks sooooooooooo good!
by: Family Circle Magazine.. I wish you could see the picture, it looks so yummy.
1 box penne
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 lb guere cheese (I would just use mild cheddar or whatever was in my fridge, I don't buy the fancy cheese stuff)
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
3 T butter
3 T flour
2 c milk
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1. Heat oven to 350 and coat casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring large pot of water to boil and salt, add penne and cook for 6 minutes. Drain
2. In large bowl toss together cheeses and set aside.
3. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and slightly bubbly. In a thin stream, whisk in milk. Stir in onion powder, salt & cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat---reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 1/2 c of cheese mixture
4. In casserole dish stir together half the pasta and cheese sauce, sprinkle with generous cup of cheese. Spoon remaining penne mixture into dish and top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until top is lightly browned.
by: Family Circle Magazine.. I wish you could see the picture, it looks so yummy.
1 box penne
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 lb guere cheese (I would just use mild cheddar or whatever was in my fridge, I don't buy the fancy cheese stuff)
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
3 T butter
3 T flour
2 c milk
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t salt
1/8 t cayenne pepper
1. Heat oven to 350 and coat casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring large pot of water to boil and salt, add penne and cook for 6 minutes. Drain
2. In large bowl toss together cheeses and set aside.
3. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and slightly bubbly. In a thin stream, whisk in milk. Stir in onion powder, salt & cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat---reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 1/2 c of cheese mixture
4. In casserole dish stir together half the pasta and cheese sauce, sprinkle with generous cup of cheese. Spoon remaining penne mixture into dish and top with remaining cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until top is lightly browned.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Hamburger Rice Casserole
This recipe is super easy, and although it doesn't look that appealing, it's actually pretty good. Simple, but good.
by: someone from our church cookbook, I don't know who, sorry.. I actually follow the recipe for this one!
1 lb hamburger
1 onion-diced
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans of water (from cr of mush soup can)
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
1. Brown hamburger and onion until done
2. Place rice in bottom of casserole dish. Add the rest of the ingredients (I actually add the mush soup, water, and worch sauce to the meat and blend it in a little and then pour over top the rice)
3. Bake for 30-45 min at 350 degrees until rice is done
by: someone from our church cookbook, I don't know who, sorry.. I actually follow the recipe for this one!
1 lb hamburger
1 onion-diced
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans of water (from cr of mush soup can)
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
1. Brown hamburger and onion until done
2. Place rice in bottom of casserole dish. Add the rest of the ingredients (I actually add the mush soup, water, and worch sauce to the meat and blend it in a little and then pour over top the rice)
3. Bake for 30-45 min at 350 degrees until rice is done
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Potato Soup
by: I think I got the base of this recipe from our church cookbook, but I've made it my own :)
4 T butter
1 onion, chopped
10-12 good sized potatoes peeled and diced
1 lb carrots (optional) diced
2-3 stalks of celery (optional) diced
2 bunches of fresh broccoli (optional) diced
5 cups (or more) of chicken stock
2 cups milk
2-3 T paprika
1 T onion salt
2-3 T celery salt
1. Melt butter in big pot over stove and add onions, cook until tender.
2. Add stock, and vegetables as desired (except broccoli) and reduce heat to medium. (be sure that stock covers all veggies) Cook until mixture gets thick and potatoes are done on medium heat. Add broccoli during last 5-8 minutes of cooking
3. Add milk and spices and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes
4. Add shredded cheese as desired (I sometimes crush some crackers and add them in as well if it needs a little thickening)
This is my favorite soup, it's so yummy!!
4 T butter
1 onion, chopped
10-12 good sized potatoes peeled and diced
1 lb carrots (optional) diced
2-3 stalks of celery (optional) diced
2 bunches of fresh broccoli (optional) diced
5 cups (or more) of chicken stock
2 cups milk
2-3 T paprika
1 T onion salt
2-3 T celery salt
1. Melt butter in big pot over stove and add onions, cook until tender.
2. Add stock, and vegetables as desired (except broccoli) and reduce heat to medium. (be sure that stock covers all veggies) Cook until mixture gets thick and potatoes are done on medium heat. Add broccoli during last 5-8 minutes of cooking
3. Add milk and spices and cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes
4. Add shredded cheese as desired (I sometimes crush some crackers and add them in as well if it needs a little thickening)
This is my favorite soup, it's so yummy!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
10 pin
Last night I made... wait, let me re-phrase that.. someone else made my supper!!!
We went to 10pin. I was lazy, and it was good.
Happy Friday!!!!
We went to 10pin. I was lazy, and it was good.
Happy Friday!!!!
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