Baked beans are a great side dish to serve at any picnic or BBQ.  They are an easy side dish to make and go great with burgers or ribs.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a medium sized casserole dish, mix together and set aside:
3 cans white beans, such as navy (rinsed and drained)
1 and 1/4 cup chicken broth
In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook:
4 slices of bacon, roughly chopped
Once bacon begins to release it’s fat, add to the skillet:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
Cook bacon, oil and …

My husband and I love to try new foods and he always inspires me to try new recipes.  But last night he did the cooking and made the most delicious molasses-mustard glazed pork dish.  The pork was so tender and the sugar in the molasses caramelized the meat giving it the richest flavor.  This glaze would go excellently with chicken or ribs as well.
Heat grill or skillet to high heat.  In a small bowl whisk together:
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
Using a meat tendorizing …

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 …

These braised 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 they are so delicious.

I love burgers and am always looking for ways to change them up a little. This is a great alternative burger recipe. You can serve it with soy sauce mayo sauce (1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/4 cup mayo) or add sliced cucumber for a refreshing and pretty finish to a great burger. Asian Coleslaw is a great side to this burger instead of french fries as well.
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey or chicken meat
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (1 tbsp tube)
1 green …

Dry rib rubs can make or break a barbecue meal. This recipe below is my favorite dry rub for baby back pork ribs. I love a dry rub because it is so flavorful and much easier to eat than traditional BBQ sauce. While I typically use this rub on baby back pork ribs, you can also use it on chicken breasts. The recipe below accommodates about 5-7 pounds of baby back pork ribs.
Mix in an airtight container for up to 8 weeks:
2 tablespoons pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 …

I sometimes cook my chicken in this sauce. It can be used as a marinade and as a sauce. I love it on ribs and on chicken and the sauce can be served warm or cold. Plus it is easy.
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
If serving warm, simmer for five minutes and then serve. Store remaining …