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[25 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

I made these ribs last night for my family and they were delicious.  The meat was so tender and flavorful.  These ribs are so easy to make because it all goes into the crock pot.
In a small bowl, combine:
2 tablespoons peppercorns, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Rub peppercorn, mustard seed and salt mixture onto 5 lbs of beef short ribs.  In a large pot, over medium high heat, add:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Once heated, add ribs and brown on all sides.  Should take about 10 minutes …

[30 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

My husband loves burgers so I am always looking to find new ways to prepare them.  This recipe is a wonderful twist on Caesar salad.  For a really decadent treat, I like to top them with a slice or two of bacon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
1-1 and 1/4 lb ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bunches of green onions, chopped
zest from 1 lemon
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
with a large spoon, mix all ingredients together and then form into four equal sized patties.  Refrigerate patties for at …

[19 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]

This is an ideal dish for a gathering because it is easy finger food.  Perfect for a football party, picnic, or informal cocktail party.  You can serve this chicken dish as an appetizer with your favorite sauce to dip into (try Leigh’s Marinara Sauce) or put it on top of a salad or pasta dish and enjoy it as a meal.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.  Put:
1/4 cup ranch
in one dish.  And put:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
in another dish.  Dip chicken tenders (about 1 …

[28 Dec 2008 | No Comment | ]

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.

In a small bowl, mix together:
2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon onion powder
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Once mixed pour over:
2-3 boneless pork roast, any cut, in a crock …

[7 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]
Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve at a sports party or for watching Monday night football. It is so easy and reminds me of the buffalo wings at a restaurant, but not as heavy. Plus the carrots and celery give the salad a great crunch.