Archive for December, 2008

Pulled Barbecue Pork

This is a perfect recipe for a Superbowl party because it makes a large amount of meat and is cooked in the crock pot so you don’t have to be in the kitchen.  The pulled pork goes great on sandwich or hamburger rolls. I like to serve it with my Asian Coleslaw and french fries.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Since I have a two year old, I wanted to make really fun Christmas cookies this year.  After seeing a gingerbread man in Starbucks, she decided that was the cookie we should make.  I love gingerbread, but usually find it so heavy.  I love this recipe because the cookies are light but still moist.  This [...]

Prime Rib Recipe

I am cooking a prime rib this year for Christmas dinner.  I used this same recipe when I made my first successful Christmas dinner.  The key to a great prime rib is the beef you start with.  Be sure to seek out the freshest meat and ask your butcher to tie the beef.  I generally [...]

Dijon Ham and Cheese Cups

I just tried this recipe for a cocktail party we had and I was able to prepare them and get my two girls dinner at the same time, so this is a super easy recipe. This would be a great appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas if you have [...]

Braised Short Ribs

These short ribs turn out so tender and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a dinner party because you can do all the prep work before hand, plus it is so delicious.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees, if you will be cooking ribs in a dutch-oven or turn crock pot to high. In a large [...]