Yes you can still enjoy ribs without even touching the Barbeque. This is a family favorite and we always fill our crock pot to the rim with ribs.
BBQ Short Ribs
8 Tbls Flour
3 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
10 pounds of beef short ribs (less if you do not think you will eat leftovers)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions sliced
1 bottle favorite BBQ sauce
1 Tbls liquid smoke
Usually we cut up the short ribs into 3 rib portions. Drudge them with the flour mixture. Add oil to the bottom of the crock pot and place ribs inside. Top with sliced onions. Take the bbq sauce and mix the liquid smoke into it. Pour on top of ribs and onions and cook on low 6-8 hours.
When you remove the spare ribs, use a little flour and water mixture, less then 1 Tbls each and thicken the sauce. Serve with ribs.
Serve With - Potato Salad or Potato wedges and Salad
Shopping List:
10 lbs Short Ribs
2 onions
BBQ Sauce
You should have flour, salt, pepper, olive oil and liquid smoke on hand. If not add these to your list.
Enjoy a summer favorite on a busy weeknight!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Pizza!
Pizza in the Crockpot? Really? Oh yeah! It really is "almost" all in the crockpot. Ah yes, there is a little catch.
Here we are going to make all the topping for the pizza let it simmer and cook all day in the crock pot and then top our pre-made or home made pizza crust with it, top with cheese and pop it in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Not really a bad deal now is it?
Pizza
1 pound of ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 pkg of pepperoni chopped
1 pkg of mushrooms (I like fresh, but canned is fine)
1 jar of pizza sauce
2 pizza crusts - home made or pre-made
2 cups of shredded cheese, mozzarella or a mixture
Combine all ingredients in the crock pot except cheese and crusts. Cover and cook on low 4 hours.
When you are ready for dinner, take out the crusts and top each with 2-3 scoops of sauce. Top with cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes. Dinner is served!
Serve with - A Yummy Green Salad
Shopping List -
1 lb Ground beef
1 pkg of shredded cheese
1 pkg pepperoni
1 pkg mushrooms
1 green pepper
1 jar of pizza sauce
2 pre-made pizza crusts (if you are not making your own)
You should already have onions on hand.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Lemon Chicken
It doesn't get a whole easier to feed your family a healthy dinner then this fantastic recipe.
Today it's all about Chicken~
I love to use a whole chicken because then I know we have at least three meals. Dinner, Lunch and a wonderful soup for another day. When you know you have a busy week ahead this one is a dinner winner!
Lemon Chicken
1 4-5 pound whole chicken
2 Lemons
Fresh Oregano
Yes, that is it! Put the chicken into the crock pot, slice lemons and place all around the chicken. Add 4 cups of water and lay the fresh oregano on top. Cook on medium or low for 8 hours. When you're ready to serve just cut off some wonderful white breast meat and season with salt and pepper if you like.
Serve With - Garlic Bread and a Green Salad
2 lemons
fresh oregano
garlic bread
bagged salad
tomato
cucumber
It's a simple delicious dinner that will have you prepared for chicken sandwiches for lunch the next day and already made chicken broth just waiting for you to de-bone the rest of chicken and add some veggies for a warm homemade chicken soup. 3 for 1, not bad!
Today it's all about Chicken~
I love to use a whole chicken because then I know we have at least three meals. Dinner, Lunch and a wonderful soup for another day. When you know you have a busy week ahead this one is a dinner winner!
Lemon Chicken
1 4-5 pound whole chicken
2 Lemons
Fresh Oregano
Yes, that is it! Put the chicken into the crock pot, slice lemons and place all around the chicken. Add 4 cups of water and lay the fresh oregano on top. Cook on medium or low for 8 hours. When you're ready to serve just cut off some wonderful white breast meat and season with salt and pepper if you like.
Serve With - Garlic Bread and a Green Salad
Shopping List:
4-5 pound chicken2 lemons
fresh oregano
garlic bread
bagged salad
tomato
cucumber
It's a simple delicious dinner that will have you prepared for chicken sandwiches for lunch the next day and already made chicken broth just waiting for you to de-bone the rest of chicken and add some veggies for a warm homemade chicken soup. 3 for 1, not bad!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Island Pork Chops
Today's recipe features a tropic get-a-way during your busy week.
Island Pork Chops
6 pork chops
1 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1 T. Oregano
1 can of pineapple crushed
2 roma tomatoes diced
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Place pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low 8 hours. After you remove the pork chops, take the remaining sauce and thicken with corn starch.
Serve With - Rice and Corn on the Cob
Shopping List:
6 pork chops
apple juice
crushed pineapple
2 roma tomatoes
flaked coconut
corn on the cob
You should have rice, soy sauce, oregano and corn starch on hand but add those to your shopping list if you need to.
Island Pork Chops
6 pork chops
1 cup of apple juice
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1 T. Oregano
1 can of pineapple crushed
2 roma tomatoes diced
1/2 cup flaked coconut
Place pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low 8 hours. After you remove the pork chops, take the remaining sauce and thicken with corn starch.
Serve With - Rice and Corn on the Cob
Shopping List:
6 pork chops
apple juice
crushed pineapple
2 roma tomatoes
flaked coconut
corn on the cob
You should have rice, soy sauce, oregano and corn starch on hand but add those to your shopping list if you need to.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Pork Flautas
This is one of our family favorites. We love Mexican food, and this simple dish not only can be cooked in the crock pot, but makes you look like a gourmet cook too.
Come back daily for the recipe, side dishes and a shopping list.
Pork Flautas
1 lb pork roast tenderloin
2 stalks celery (sliced)
1 can (4oz) green chilis (optional if you don't like heat)
1 can of Rotel tomatoes or Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) of prepared chili - any flavor
Mix all ingredients into the crock pot and cook on low 6-7 hours. When done fill flour tortillas as you would a burrito.
Serve with: Guacamole dip, salsa and shredded cabbage
Shopping List :
Pork roast
green chilies
rotel tomatoes
chili
flour tortillas
guacamole
salsa
cabbage
You should have onion already, but if not add it to your shopping list too.
Hope you enjoy this yummy simple after a hard day meal.
Come back daily for the recipe, side dishes and a shopping list.
Pork Flautas
1 lb pork roast tenderloin
2 stalks celery (sliced)
1 can (4oz) green chilis (optional if you don't like heat)
1 can of Rotel tomatoes or Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) of prepared chili - any flavor
Mix all ingredients into the crock pot and cook on low 6-7 hours. When done fill flour tortillas as you would a burrito.
Serve with: Guacamole dip, salsa and shredded cabbage
Shopping List :
Pork roast
green chilies
rotel tomatoes
chili
flour tortillas
guacamole
salsa
cabbage
You should have onion already, but if not add it to your shopping list too.
Hope you enjoy this yummy simple after a hard day meal.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sausage and Black Beans
We will be featuring a fantastic crock pot recipe every day for thirty days to help you start off your fall schedule. Your family will enjoy a nice hot meal after a long day.
Come back daily for the recipe, side dishes and a shopping list.
Today's Crock Pot meal features the Kielbasa sausage. Adding black beans not only gives your meal a healthy edge but compliments the sausage beautifully.
3 (15oz) Cans of Black Beans - rinsed
1 Kielbasa sausage - sliced
1 Onion - chopped
4 sticks of celery - chopped
3 cloves of garlic - minced
1 (13oz) can of stewed tomatoes
1 (15oz) can of corn
2 Tbs - fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried
1 cup of water
Mix all ingredients together and put in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
About an 30 minutes before you are ready to eat put the rice on to cook and steam the green beans.
Serve with Brown Rice and Fresh Green Beans
Shopping List :
3 cans black beans
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can corn
1 onion
4 stalks of celery
1 Kielbasa sausage
1 pound Fresh Green beans
You should have garlic, oregano and rice already in your cupboards but if not add those to your list too.
Come back daily for the recipe, side dishes and a shopping list.
Today's Crock Pot meal features the Kielbasa sausage. Adding black beans not only gives your meal a healthy edge but compliments the sausage beautifully.
3 (15oz) Cans of Black Beans - rinsed
1 Kielbasa sausage - sliced
1 Onion - chopped
4 sticks of celery - chopped
3 cloves of garlic - minced
1 (13oz) can of stewed tomatoes
1 (15oz) can of corn
2 Tbs - fresh oregano, or 2 tsp dried
1 cup of water
Mix all ingredients together and put in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
About an 30 minutes before you are ready to eat put the rice on to cook and steam the green beans.
Serve with Brown Rice and Fresh Green Beans
Shopping List :
3 cans black beans
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can corn
1 onion
4 stalks of celery
1 Kielbasa sausage
1 pound Fresh Green beans
You should have garlic, oregano and rice already in your cupboards but if not add those to your list too.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Getting the New School Year Off to a Good Start
Preparing myself and my children for the new upcoming school year I began searching for ideas that I could implement that would make the transition from summer to school easier. I ran across a website from the NASP sums up the different things we can do as parents to help the transition to be smooth.
Below is a portion of the article. Click on the link at the end to continue to their website and read more.
By Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP, & Katherine C. Cowan
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.
The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience.
Review all of the information. Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.
Mark your calendar. Make a note of important dates, especially back-to-school nights. This is especially important if you have children in more than one school and need to juggle obligations. Arrange for a babysitter now, if necessary.
Make copies. Make copies of all your child’s health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year.
Buy school supplies early. Try to get the supplies as early as possible and fill the backpacks a week or two before school starts. Older children can help do this, but make sure they use a checklist that you can review. Some teachers require specific supplies, so save receipts for items that you may need to return later.
Re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines. Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines (especially breakfast) at least 1 week before school starts. Prepare your child for this change by talking with your child about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities. Include pre-bedtime reading and household chores if these were suspended during the summer.
Turn off the TV. Encourage your child to play quiet games, do puzzles, flash cards, color, or read as early morning activities instead of watching television. This will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine. If possible, maintain this practice throughout the school year. Television is distracting for many children, and your child will arrive at school better prepared to learn each morning if he or she has engaged in less passive activities.
Visit school with your child. If your child is young or in a new school, visit the school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow your child to ask questions about the new environment. Call ahead to make sure the teachers will be available to introduce themselves to your child.
Minimize clothes shopping woes. Buy only the essentials. Summer clothes are usually fine during the early fall, but be sure to have at least one pair of sturdy shoes. Check with your school to confirm dress code guidelines. Common concerns include extremely short skirts and shorts, low rise pants, bare midriffs, spaghetti strap or halter tops, exposed undergarments, and clothing that have antisocial messages.
Designate and clear a place to do homework. Older children should have the option of studying in their room or a quiet area of the house. Younger children usually need an area set aside in the family room or kitchen to facilitate adult monitoring, supervision, and encouragement.
Select a spot to keep backpacks and lunch boxes. Designate a spot for your children to place their school belongings as well as a place to put important notices and information sent home for you to see. Explain that emptying their backpack each evening is part of their responsibility, even for young children.
Freeze a few easy dinners. It will be much easier on you if you have dinner prepared so that meal preparation will not add to household tensions during the first week of school.
Below is a portion of the article. Click on the link at the end to continue to their website and read more.
Back-to-School Transitions: Tips for Parents
By Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP, & Katherine C. Cowan
National Association of School Psychologists
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life.The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience.
Before School Starts
Good physical and mental health. Be sure your child is in good physical and mental health. Schedule doctor and dental checkups early. Discuss any concerns you have over your child’s emotional or psychological development with your pediatrician. Your doctor can help determine if your concerns are normal, age-appropriate issues or require further assessment. Your child will benefit if you can identify and begin addressing a potential issue before school starts. Schools appreciate the efforts of parents to remedy problems as soon as they are recognized.Review all of the information. Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.
Mark your calendar. Make a note of important dates, especially back-to-school nights. This is especially important if you have children in more than one school and need to juggle obligations. Arrange for a babysitter now, if necessary.
Make copies. Make copies of all your child’s health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year.
Buy school supplies early. Try to get the supplies as early as possible and fill the backpacks a week or two before school starts. Older children can help do this, but make sure they use a checklist that you can review. Some teachers require specific supplies, so save receipts for items that you may need to return later.
Re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines. Plan to re-establish the bedtime and mealtime routines (especially breakfast) at least 1 week before school starts. Prepare your child for this change by talking with your child about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities. Include pre-bedtime reading and household chores if these were suspended during the summer.
Turn off the TV. Encourage your child to play quiet games, do puzzles, flash cards, color, or read as early morning activities instead of watching television. This will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine. If possible, maintain this practice throughout the school year. Television is distracting for many children, and your child will arrive at school better prepared to learn each morning if he or she has engaged in less passive activities.
Visit school with your child. If your child is young or in a new school, visit the school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow your child to ask questions about the new environment. Call ahead to make sure the teachers will be available to introduce themselves to your child.
Minimize clothes shopping woes. Buy only the essentials. Summer clothes are usually fine during the early fall, but be sure to have at least one pair of sturdy shoes. Check with your school to confirm dress code guidelines. Common concerns include extremely short skirts and shorts, low rise pants, bare midriffs, spaghetti strap or halter tops, exposed undergarments, and clothing that have antisocial messages.
Designate and clear a place to do homework. Older children should have the option of studying in their room or a quiet area of the house. Younger children usually need an area set aside in the family room or kitchen to facilitate adult monitoring, supervision, and encouragement.
Select a spot to keep backpacks and lunch boxes. Designate a spot for your children to place their school belongings as well as a place to put important notices and information sent home for you to see. Explain that emptying their backpack each evening is part of their responsibility, even for young children.
Freeze a few easy dinners. It will be much easier on you if you have dinner prepared so that meal preparation will not add to household tensions during the first week of school.
The First Week
Clear your own schedule. To the extent possible, postpone business trips, volunteer meetings, and extra projects. You want to be free to help your child acclimate to the school routine and overcome the confusion or anxiety that many children experience at the start of a new school year. To Read More Click HereSaturday, August 13, 2011
Back To School - Shaving Time off The Morning Rush
Here are a few tips from seasoned moms that can help you shave a few minutes here and there off that morning routine and build in a few quality minutes with your children.
1. Pack your lunches the night before - put all shelf stable fruit and snacks out on the counter. Make sure all the sandwich ingredients are put together in the fridge and you will be ready to get those lunches all prepared
2. Know what your children are wearing for the week. Spend Sunday afternoon making sure everyone has all the clothes they need washed and set aside for school each day.
3. Have a hanging basket for each child's school work and back pack. This gives you a quick glance to see if anything is needing to be done.
4. Stay calm! A calm mom in the morning helps to keep tempers down and allow frustrations to be worked out in a reasonable manner.
5. If you love to cook, have breakfast ready. If you don't, it won't kill them to have cereal, fruit and toast. Simple and easy it will keep your kids blood sugar up and give them a great start to their day.
1. Pack your lunches the night before - put all shelf stable fruit and snacks out on the counter. Make sure all the sandwich ingredients are put together in the fridge and you will be ready to get those lunches all prepared
2. Know what your children are wearing for the week. Spend Sunday afternoon making sure everyone has all the clothes they need washed and set aside for school each day.
3. Have a hanging basket for each child's school work and back pack. This gives you a quick glance to see if anything is needing to be done.
4. Stay calm! A calm mom in the morning helps to keep tempers down and allow frustrations to be worked out in a reasonable manner.
5. If you love to cook, have breakfast ready. If you don't, it won't kill them to have cereal, fruit and toast. Simple and easy it will keep your kids blood sugar up and give them a great start to their day.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Back To School - The Day Before
As you're gearing up for that first day back to school remember to allot some extra time in your schedule so there is no rushing that first week. Even though our kids have only been off a few weeks, it doesn't take long to get out of that morning routine. By waking the children 20 minutes early you can keep a small window of time that can handle the little meltdowns or spilled milk.
Kids no matter what grade or how long they have been going to the same school, all get the back to school jitters. Help calm them by keeping your morning routine stress free and take the extra time to talk, listen to music, and get them excited for their first day.
Kids no matter what grade or how long they have been going to the same school, all get the back to school jitters. Help calm them by keeping your morning routine stress free and take the extra time to talk, listen to music, and get them excited for their first day.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Back To School Sales
Back to School sales are starting already. With less then three weeks before school arrives you and your children are sure to be preparing.
When picking up the great deals for your own family why not stock up on a few that you can bless your child's teacher with. Many times teachers buy from their own pocket the little things a class room needs. Not all children can bring in the required class supplies and not all parents take the time to find the lists and shop with their children. By picking up a few of those 20 cent scissors or 10 cent crayons you can bless your child's classroom and get the year started off on the right foot.
When picking up the great deals for your own family why not stock up on a few that you can bless your child's teacher with. Many times teachers buy from their own pocket the little things a class room needs. Not all children can bring in the required class supplies and not all parents take the time to find the lists and shop with their children. By picking up a few of those 20 cent scissors or 10 cent crayons you can bless your child's classroom and get the year started off on the right foot.
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