BBQ Ribs

This was my first attempt at BBQ ribs.  I have always been to scared to make them because I thought I would ruin them.  This recipe is so easy and they were amazing.  I will be making these a lot throughout the summer!



Ingredients:

• 1 package pork baby back ribs
• 1-2 cups BBQ sauce of your choice

Directions:  Boil a pot of water.  Peel membrane from the back of ribs and discard.  Cut ribs into section sizes of your choice.  Add to boiled water and boil on medium for 40 minutes.  Place boiled ribs on plate and slather as much BBQ sause as  you like to both sides of ribs.  Place on grill for 10-15 minutes until you have a nice glaze and crisp to them.  Serve with you favorite side dish!

Mini Pizzas

My husband loved these and now they are added to the list of regular dinners.  Such a plus for me because they are so easy and cheap!!! The possible combinations are endless and you can always use whole wheat bagels.  WIN WIN
Ingredients:

• Bagel thins 6 halves
• 1 can or bottle of favorite pizza sauce
• 1 can pineapple chunks or circles
• 1-2 cups Italian blend cheese
• 1 package Canadian bacon

Directions:  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Toast each bagel slice in oven until slightly crisp.  (I used level five on my toaster)  Place each toasted half on baking sheet with foil.  Spread pizza sauce on each bagel then add a layer of cheese.  Top with Canadian bacon and add another layer of cheese then add pineapple to the top.  Bake for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve with Caesar salad.

Crockpot French Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 beef chuck roast
• 1 package Au Jus Mix
• 1 package onion soup mix
• provolone cheese
• hoagie rolls
• 1 cup water

Directions: Add roast to crock pot and top with Au Jus mix and onion soup mix.  Add 1 cup water and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  When finished shred meat and add to hoagie roll.  Place two pieces of cheese on top of meat and serve Au Jus sauce on the side.
Cookers Note:  I actually sliced my meat however it would have been a lot easier to eat if I had shredded it.

BBQ Chicken Salad Wraps

After ordering this a couple times at Red Robin I decided to attempt it at home.  It was a hit and Husband approved.  Another fast and simple meal.
Ingredients:

• 1 package Tyson Grilled&Ready precooked chicken
• 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
• Spinach Tortillas
• 1 medium diced tomato
• 1 package coleslaw with dressing
• 1 large avocado sliced or chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Jalapeno Ranch dressing
• Romaine lettuce

Directions:  In a small bowl mix chicken with BBQ sauce.  Microwave tortilla for 15 seconds to warm.  Spread Jalapeno ranch over tortilla.  Layer chicken, tomato, avocado, lettuce, coleslaw, and cheese.  Fold up both sides of tortilla and roll up as a burrito.
Cookers Note:  Next time I think I will add in some corn salsa or just corn and black beans.

Easy Apple Cinnamon French Toast

I fell in love with Apple Cinnamon French Toast in Florida.  We went out for breakfast one day and I ordered this and it was fantastic.  This was my attempt  and it was really good and easy.
Ingredients:

• 1 package Hormel Country Crock Cinnamon Apples (at Safeway they are located by the roasted chickens)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 pieces bread
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• maple syrup

Directions:  Break eggs into medium bowl beat with fork.  Stir in milk and vanilla.  Over medium-low heat, heat griddle or skillet coated with a thin layer of butter or margarine.  Dip one piece of bread into bowl and coat each side evenly.  Transfer to griddle or skillet and cook until golden brown.

Spicy Mac N Cheese

I make this recipe every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas and it is always a hit.  Its creamy, spicy, and delicious.  Really easy to make and I usually only have to go to the store for pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tablespoon pepper
• 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 can green chilies
• paprika

Directions:  Boil macaroni in large pot until cooked.  In saucepan melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour.  Let sit for a minute and add all of cold milk stirring with a whisk.  Season with pepper, cayenne, and add chilies.  Add cheese sauce to drained macaroni and stir together in large pot.  Add to baking dish and top with cheddar cheese and add paprika for color.  Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
Cookers Note:  You can also microwave to melt the cheese however I like it a little crisp.

Cruch Apple Pie

I came across this recipe on Paula Deans website.  I changed it up a bit but for the most part its a semi homemade version of Paula Deans!  This recipe also makes two pies.
Ingredients:

• 2 packages refrigerated pie crusts
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash Salt
• 3 1/2 cups peeled, chopped cooking apples
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, chopped into small pieces

Crunch Topping:

• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar 
• Dash salt
• 2 tablespoon butter, at room temperature

Directions:  Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line 2 9 inch pie pans with a sheet of pie crust.  In a medium bowl stir apples, applesauce, salt, sugar, flour, and cinnamon.  Place mixture into each pie pan and top with butter pieces.  With the remaining pie crust cut into strips and apple to the top of the pie in a lattice design.  In a small bowl combine all topping ingredients and cut with a fork until it is a crumble mixture.  Sprinkle mixture to the top of each pie.  Sprinkle lemon juice to the top of each pie as well and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Cookers Note:  I served my pie with homemade whipped cream.  Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until peaks form.