Jan 24th-30th

BBQ RIBS

I don't think I need to post a recipe for these. There's really nothin' to them. Boil in half water half apple juice until they are halfway done. Lay them out on a big cookie sheet and season WELL. Put them in the oven under the broiler. Coat with BBQ sauce the last 5 minutes. In our house, the ONLY sauce we use is Sweet Baby Ray's!!


TAMALE PIE

1 lb. ground turkey or hamburger
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 C. chopped green bell pepper(optional)
1 can corn
sliced olives (amount to your own preference)
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet enchilada sauce mix (optional)

CORNBREAD TOPPING
1 C. cornmeal
2 eggs
1 C. milk

In large frying pan, mix you meat, onions and bell peppers. Add Taco mix according to package directions. OMIT THE WATER THOUGH!! Once meat is done, add your tomato sauce and corn. If mixture does not have enough flavor for you, that's when you can mix in part of the enchilada mix. Add in olives and let simmer for about 5 min. Turn off and set aside. Begin mixing your cornbread mix. Pour meat mixture into a 9x9 / 9x11 pan. Spread out evenly and then pour cornbread mix over top. DO NOT pour the cornbread mix all in one spot. It will sink to the bottom instead of staying on top of the meat. Pour this slowly and evenly. Place in oven at 350 and bake for 30-35 min. Serve with Refried beans or Spanish Rice!

CORN CHOWDER
Break out the Crock Pot AGAIN!! This one was a winner!

2 cans corn
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 small onion chopped
2 stalks celery finely chopped
1/2 lb. bacon fully cooked (Crispy)
1 pint cream
2 pints Half & Half
2 Cans Chicken Broth
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp. White Pepper
1 C. flour

Throw everything into the crock pot EXCEPT the bacon and flour. Set the temp. on high and simmer for 3 hours. Add in flour and use a whisk to mix in thoroughly, you don't want any lumps. add in bacon and simmer for another 2 hours.


GRANDMA'S CHOP SUEY

Although this is NOT my husbands favorite thing, my boys love it and for me, that's what matters most! This is a Filipino dish I grew up with and love! It's nothing fancy but very filling.

1 lb. boneless Country Style Ribs
(If they have fat, keep it on it's good to cook with!)
2 cloves crushed garlic
4 small cans tomato sauce
4 equal cans water
1 lb. fresh broccoli florets (NOT frozen)
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 TBS. oil
Cooked white rice

First, cut up the pork into about 1/2 in. cubes. Place oil in large stock pan and heat up. (Med. Hi) Once oil is warm, throw in the pork and crushed garlic. Stir until pork is browned but not fully cooked. Add in the tomato sauce, water, broccoli and seasoning. Reduce heat to med. and simmer for approx. 20 min. Or until Broccoli is done. Serve over Cooked white rice. My boys top it off with soy sauce!!