Cuisine: American
Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork
The Pioneer Woman makes this Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork, which looked really good. It reminded me of Coca Cola basted ham (I guess that's for another blog). I made it in a crockpot. Also, I put in about half of the chipotle chiles and it was very spicy, which I love. You can serve it with tortillas or rolls.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 6 hrs
- Yields: 18 Servings
Chicken Under Bricks with Sassy BBQ Sauce
Weber grills published many books on grilling. I have three of them. This recipe is from Weber's Real Grilling. My husband, Eric, made this flattened chicken. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of the foil wrapped bricks on the chicken. Also, the Sassy BBQ Sauce is tangy and delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Lobster Tails with Citrus Shallot Butter Sauce
My daughter, Grace, who survives almost only on plain pasta, asked me to make lobster. Of course, I immediately went out and found these lobster tails, on sale as well. The most amazing part is the Citrus Shallot Butter Sauce. My husband was drinking it at one point! You wouldn't want to eat this every day, but it's perfect for special occasion.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
BLT with Basil Mayonnaise
BLT with Basil Mayonnaise - If you grow tomatoes, you end up with a "boat load". My husband decided that we would have BLTs for dinner, which is a very good idea. My daughter took a bite and said "Whoa, that's bomb!" I am assuming that "bomb" is a good thing. I think it was by the look on her face! FYI - Adding slices of avocado wouldn't be a bad idea. Then it would be called a BLAT with Basil Mayonnaise.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 1 sandwich
Scalloped Potato Gratin
Scalloped Potato Gratin is one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Apple Pie in a Brown Paper Bag
Here is my mother-in-law's recipe for Apple Pie in brown paper bag. She was thrilled to hear I was going to make it, but she did say that it will smell like the house is burning down! I will be keeping close tabs on the situation! See safety precautions below!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
I catered an event for 100 people. I was asked to make potato salad. Making potato salad makes me nervous! People are very particular about their potato salad and making it for 100 is tricky. I used 3 kinds of potatoes - red, purple and white. I did this so I did not have to peel them (all 16 pounds!). Fortunately, I had the foresight to boil the purple ones separately. They would have turned the entire dish a grayish / blueish tinge. I scaled the recipe down for you! This is a very simple and basic recipe, but it ended up being a big hit.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
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
Crispy Salt & Vinegar Potatoes
These British inspire Crispy Salt & Vinegar Potatoes are bright, tangy and are perfect for your side of fish.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Peach Cobbler
Try this easy Peach Cobbler for dessert tonight. Cobblers originated in the early British American colonies. English settlers were unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment. Not being a fan of suet puddings, this works for me.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
