Easy Crockpot BBQ country spare ribs

I didn't feel like fussing at all today and I had bought on sale country style pork spare ribs so not having any special recipe I created this easy less than 5 ingredients crockpot dinner and served the fork shredded pork over mashed potatoes.  Pretty simple, pretty darn good!

Simple and delicious! Two great words..............

2+ lb. country style spare ribs
1 bottle (18 oz. or more) favorite BBQ sauce
1 onion chopped or grated
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (optional)  We like our ribs on the sweet side

Place spare ribs in crockpot, add BBQ sauce and top with onions.  Cover.  Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.  Mine cooked on low for about 7 hours.

I served the BBQ over mashed potatoes and added a side of fresh cole slaw.

10/12/15

Bon appetit! Stuffed chicken breast with vodka sauce!

Hubby and I have had the pleasure of dining at Wolfgang Puck's Restaurants.  We always leave pleased with the quality of the food and the great preparation.  When I came across this recipe I had to save it and here is my adaption of his recipe. 

 I made homemade vodka sauce but feel  free to used jarred sauce....I find Bertolli Vodka sauce to be one of my  hubby's favorite substitutions when I don't get a chance to make homemade..Bon Appetit!

Happy Cooking!

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Vodka Sauce

Vodka Sauce Recipe:

½ cup butter

1 clove garlic minced

1 small diced onion

½ cup vodka

1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with onion

1 28 oz. Can crushed tomatoes

1 tsp. sugar

2 or 3 fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp. Dried basil

1 pt. Heavy cream or half and half

In skillet over medium heat sauté onion in butter until lightly browned and soft, add garlic.  Pour in vodka and cook 10 minutes, Add tomatoes, basil, sugar and cook 30 minutes.  Pour in half and half cook another 30 minutes..Enjoy! 

Note:  You can use all crushed tomatoes too.  Most times I use what I have in my pantry. 

Wolgang’s Puck’s Italian Chicken

I couldn’t resist making this because Vodka Sauce on anything pleases my hubby..

4-8oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 slices prosciutto or thin baked ham

4 slices provolone cheese

3 tablespoons olive oil

pinch red pepper flakes

1 tablespoons fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons white wine

Kosher salt

Black Pepper

1 ½ cups Vodka sauce 

4 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Pound chicken to ¼ inch thickness.  Season with salt and pepper.  Place 1 slice of ham and cheese on each breast.  Roll up as for a jelly roll.  Secure with bamboo skewer or tie with string.

Whisk together olive oil, red pepper flakes, rosemary, wine , salt and pepper and vodka sauce.

Pour into 13x9 inch baking dish.  Top with chicken.  Sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.  Cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes more.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

From my kitchen to yours,

1/15/13

Christmas Lizzies

CHRISTMAS LIZZIES

Ingredients
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup plus
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup bourbon
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 cup red candied cherries, chopped
1 cup green candied cherries, chopped
1 cup dark raisins
1 cup golden raisins
2 cups finely chopped pecans

Instructions
Preheat oven to 300º. Spray large sheet pans with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, and mix well. Add ¾ cup flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, bourbon, and buttermilk. Mix well.In a large bowl, combine remaining ¼ cup flour, cherries, raisins, and pecans, shaking to remove any excess flour. Add fruit and nuts to dough, and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until browned. Let cool completely on pans. Store in airtight containers.


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