Cooking Method: Simmering
Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back Ribs - I asked my good friend Dave (who is a rib connoisseur) to test this rib recipe for me. I was watching Restaurant Impossible with Robert Irvine and he made these ribs. It was really the method he used that I was interested in. I have made ribs many different ways, but he swears by this method. You can use your own rub recipe and your favorite BBQ sauce, but I have Robert Irvine's recipe below. Dave used Famous Dave's Devil's Spit BBQ Sauce. He said they were excellent. We have adapted this recipe by adjusting the timing and temperature.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. Freekeh is a whole grain that is high in fiber and protein, and it has a nutty flavor that pairs well with grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese. The apricots add a touch of sweetness, and the scallions, pistachios, and parsley provide additional flavor and texture.
The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. If you don't have halloumi cheese, you can substitute feta or another type of salty cheese. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Italian Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
These super healthy turkey meatballs are easy to make and can be added to a pasta dish, made into a sandwich, or eaten as an appetizer.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Usually, I hate polenta, but I love this Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe! It's so rich and creamy. It's really good to serve with short ribs.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken
Enjoy the lively flavors of Mexico with this hearty chicken soup. The spicy flavor from the jalapeño goes perfectly with the tart lime juice.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig
This Persian Jeweled Rice with Tadig is beautiful & delicious. Tahdig is a speciality of Persian cuisine consisting of crisp rice taken from the bottom of the pot in which the rice is cooked. It's the best part!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Dill Pickle Soup
You've got to try this unusual Dill Pickle Soup, which is popular in Poland. It's creamy and delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Warm up with this hearty and delicious Cuban Black Bean Soup!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Chili con Carne
I have many recipes for Chili con Carne, but this is the one I use the most. You can also put it in a crockpot. I always serve it with cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and corn bread.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles
These Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles are great to serve with drinks or you can put them in a salad. The are spicy, tart and sweet and very addictive!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings











