Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs are so easy to make, just dump in the ingredients, set it, and forget it.

Tender ribs slow-cooked, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat so succulent and just too good not to try this recipe.

The crockpot/slow cooker will do all the work needed and when you come home from that long day of chores and work, you're going to love this super simple meal!

Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs are not only easy to make they literally fall off-the-bone tender ribs and if you desire a char on the outside, just broil them after they are slow cooked for that whole barbecued experience and wow factor.

Saucy barbecue, sauce, or use one of our delicious sauces from our Collection of 14 Dipping Sauces page where there is something for everyone to choose from.

We love our DIY Seasonings homemade rubs that you also can use to season the ribs.

We also love our Jack Daniels Homemade Barbecue Sauce on another page on this blog.

Whether you're a pork chops or rib lover, this slow cooker recipe for ribs can do either one all in your slow cooker to make the perfect slow cooker pork!

We got you covered come rain or shine, for the best barbecued spare ribs everyone will rave about.


pork ribs


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Buffalo Home Fries

Saturday, May 28, 2011
Here is an easy recipe for Buffalo Home Fries.

These potatoes can be baked then tossed in sauce, fried in sauce or even air fried then drizzled with butter and hot sauce.

Nothing hard or fancy, just a quick potato recipe for hot sauce lovers.

If you really want to get fancy drizzle some ranch or blue cheese dressing on top and enjoy a smothered potato.

Do like crispy bacon? The add that to the top after they are cooked for garnish.

Seriously you can really get carried away with something simple to gourmet with just a few additions.





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Mini Chicken, Ham Florentine Appetizers

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Just great for any party appetizer, orderve for guests and even a brunch!


1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/3 cup  spreadable cream cheese 
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded 5-cheese or 6-cheese Italian cheese blend
3 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if desired
1 cup of finely chopped cooked cubed chicken breast
1 can  refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
 1/2 cup mini cube pieces of ham
In mini muffin pan, spray each with a light coating of oil. In a bowl mix herbs spinach and cheeses together. Add a teaspoon of dough making a well in the center. Top with chicken and ham mixture. Bake on 400 degree oven till brown.
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Napoleon Pastry Dessert

Saturday, May 21, 2011
Napoleon Pastry Dessert is a puff pastry delicious and flaky with several layers filled with custard in between.


The dessert is baked, cut, and drizzled with a little chocolate and vanilla frosting marble effect on top.


This recipe is easier to make than you may think and so impressive.


We use store-bought puff pastry although you can make your own from scratch from our Red Raspberry Turnover recipe.


The recipe directions are step by step and printable at the bottom of this post for your convenience.



this is a pastry filled with vanilla custard between flaky puff pastry


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Seafood Florentine with Pasta

Friday, May 20, 2011
Seafood Florentine with Pasta has no cream this recipe it's a medley of seafood swimming in a delectable garlicky butter sauce tossed with your favorite pasta.

The pasta will be lightly coated just enough to keep it from being dry with the best flavors.

As a kid, this was probably the only way mom would get me to eat spinach and tomatoes, and this is still one of my favorite pasta dishes.

This dish literally is so easy it can be on your table in less than 30 minutes, any seafood you like can be used as a medley or just one in particular.

Fresh spinach and using grape tomatoes will brighten up this dish and the perfect meal even for an elegant dinner party or on Christmas Eve if you partake in the 7 Fishes tradition, this is just the perfect seafood dish.

Not only is this florentine style pasta quick and easy, but it's also very versatile with other mix-ins you may prefer that we will suggest below.

Scroll down to our printable recipe card for the complete instructions and ingredients measurements.


spinach with pasta and seafood


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Date Bar Squares Recipe

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
If you love a date nut bread these squares are super easy and delicious in a brownie style pan, we love making these tasty morsels and they are perfect with a cup of Joe.


During the fall months dates are super easy to find but the squares are so delicious you can actually use figs also!


Soaked in espresso and bourbon or brandy these will be a huge hit, of course you can also do this with raisins or other dried style fruits even pineapple!







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Stuffed Strawberry French Toast

Sunday, May 8, 2011




A Special Breakfast for All Mom 's....

My  Mom always loved her french toast so this is in your memory Mom, wishing you could be here and missing you everyday.......


Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
4 thick slices of bakery style bread ( Ibuy a whole non sliced loaf and cut this so it's not cut all the way through)
Strawberry Jam
Marscapone Cream Cheese or Regular Cream Cheese - softened


6 eggs
4 Tablespoons of  heavy cream or milk
1 Tablespoon Amaretto plus 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract mom's favorite!  (you can use all vanilla if you prefer)
 1/2 stick butter
On two slices of bread spread a thick layer of cream cheese On the other two slices of bread spread a thick layer of jam. Make a cream cheese and jelly sandwich.  Beat 6 eggs, milk and add flavoring.  Dip each sandwich into egg batter.
Place a heavy duty large fry pan on medium heat with 1/2 stick melted butter and cook until brown nicely on one side, flip and brown other side. Make sure each side is browned evenly. Transfer to plate  you can cut into triangles and heavily sprinkle with powdered sugar or just add maple syrup and
top with freshly sliced strawberries.






Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's in the world and thanks for being part of this special day with me....... Claudia
In memory of the late Margaret Ann Fanelli Colenzo RIP ...
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Buffalo Hot Sauce Baked Potatoes

Saturday, May 7, 2011
Calling all hot sauce lovers, this is a side dish for you! Hot Sauce over a potato that can be baked, air fried, microwaved, or boiled!


Slices of cooked russet potatoes can be made in several different cooking methods then loaded with whatever your family loves on top.


Perfect for a side dish, or great in a hobo dinner packet plus these can be served plain or topped with my many suggestions below.


Easy to make quick depending on the cooking method you choose and perfect for any hot wing sauce lover for sure.


If you love potatoes you may also like to try my Twice Baked Potatoes Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, or check out my Best Potato Recipe Roundup, all terrific with any meal!


Scroll down to my printable recipe card for this delicious recipe.



hot sauce baked potato



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Deep Fried Chimichangas

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Deep-Fried Chimichangas are as much fun to make as they are to eat with a crispy deep-fried flour-filled torilla everyone loves this alternative for a nice change with the American Mexican flair!


I love filling them with leftover meats like pulled shredded pork, leftover turkey or chicken, or cooked chopped beef, anything can go in these you like!


Our recipe is also adapted for air frying, or baking also for an easier healthy alternative!


I usually love to make my own homemade Enchiladas Sauce for these also, to pour on top it's a favorite fresh sauce instead of the taco sauce we like!


Scroll down to my recipe card for all these great ideas!


this is a mexican chimichanga filled with meat and cheese with sour cream and enchiladas sauce


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Mexican Fried Churros

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Here is one of the best Mexican desserts when made fresh from scratch called Churros.

These are hands down the best churro recipe because while still hot we included the hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce recipe to dip them in.

The crisp outside and tender soft pillowy inside are really irresistible and addicting.

The dough for these is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients then rolled into a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture best eaten while still warm for sure.

We've had these at plenty of Mexican restaurants, but there is nothing better than freshly fried in your own kitchen the difference is night and day.

I found these were easier to make professional looking by using a cookie gun, but you can just add the dough in a ziplock bag cut the tip-off, and pipe them in long streams.

A quick dessert that will soon be your new favorite addictive recipe.

Don't forget to pass that caramel dipping sauce or our Kahlua hot fudge sauce to go along with them

Scroll down for this printable recipe and give this one a try you're family will love it!



Mexican churros on a plate


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Frito Casserole

Sunday, May 1, 2011
This is an easy casserole using corn chips, cheese, and homemade or canned chili.


With a little bit of salsa and just a few other ingredients this casserole can be done in less than 30 minutes and the kids absolutely love it.


Absolutely perfect for chili lovers, Frito lovers, and weeknight quick recipes.





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