Ok, real life cooking is important because some of us have to satisfy our families before we play

So, If you have a tasty dish you want to share, post it!

POT ROAST FOR THUGS


INGREDIENTS

1 two to three lb. Beef chuck roast (use your crock pot to determine size)
1 medium onion quartered
1-2 Cups Cut carrots (large pieces)
4 medium peeled potatoes (sliced in halves) lengthwise or whole baby taters (my fav to use)
salt and pepper
1 beef boullion cube
1 stalk celery cut in pieces
1 package of onion soup mix
1 can Coca Cola (I use Coke)
water

Directions
Salt and pepper roast and braise it in a skillet until brownish all around.
Place roast in crock pot when browned.
Place the remaining vegetables in crock pot.
Put in package of onion soup mix in and pour can of Coke on top.
Put in enough water to cover everything.
Put in bullion cube and cook.
Cook in crockpot on high for at least 4 hours or lower your temperature and cook all day. It is awesome, easy and it's a complete meal. The Coke tenderizes the meat and it will fall apart!!!

PS: I often toss in other vegies

This is not a "fast" recipe. But, you can make a bunch and freeze it


Spicy Chili Recipe

Heat Factor = 6/10
That is a true heat factor scale, not some wienie rating.
Ingredients:
� 1/2 Cup butter
� 4 lbs Top Sirloin
� 3 green peppers
� 3 large white onions
� 6 garlic cloves
� 1/2 cup parsley
� 3 (1 pound) cans of tomatoes
� 1/4 cup chili powder
� 1 Tablespoon of salt
� 1 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
� 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
� 1/2 oz of tabasco
� 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper


o Prepare Steak into 1/2 inch cubes.
o Dice all of the ingredients.
o Brown meat in butter, olive oil with the onions, chili powder and dash of Tabasco
o Pour 1/3c Cup off to saute peppers, garlic and parsley in a skillet.
o Add meat to pot.
o Stir in everything else
o Simmer 1 hour covered - stir
o Simmer 1/2 hour uncovered

Be prepared to spend about five to six hours in preparing and cooking. Try to dice up everything pretty fine. The White Horse Spicy Chili Recipe is by far one of the best spicy chili recipies out there.

In fact it has won a couple chili cookoff contests. We have seen and tried some different variations of the chili over time, but this original recipe seems to be the best.


Some other things to try:
� Tenderize the Top Sirloin before cooking.
� Accidently use tablespoons instead of teaspoons for the spices... REALLY GOOD!
� Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
� Prepare the spicy chili and then freeze it in zip lock bags. Next time you go camping just defrost it, heat it up and your good to go with the best spicy chili around.

Things not to try:
� Replace top sirloin with hamburger meat.
� Replace top sirloin with beans
� Add beans

My favorite Salmon recipe, easy and yummy....


Fresh Salmon Recipe: Icelandic Grilled Salmon

You need:

Heavy Duty Tin Foil
Two Large Onions Sliced
Brown Sugar
Butter or Margarine
Salt & Pepper


Place two large pieces of tin foil down.

Spread sliced onion pieces from one onion, on tin foil the length of the salmon.

Lay salmon whole or fillet pieces on top of the onion slices.

Salt & Pepper to taste.

Lightly spread butter or margarine on salmon.

Sprinkle with your hand, brown sugar over salmon (Medium coverage)

Cover salmon with remaining onion slices.

Cover salmon with two pieces of tin foil and crimp sides
together.

Place on grill and check after about 10 min. Do not over cook the salmon. When salmon changes color and can be flaked with a fork your fish is done.


Watch the salmon very closely after the first 10 min.

(Also works well if you bake in the oven)

STUFFED ZUCCHINI

1.5 pounds lean ground meat
7-10 whole, fresh zucchini
2/3 - 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (not minute rice)
1 15 ounce and 1- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1.5 cups water
1 tablespoon water
3 cloves fresh garlic chopped
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
salt and pepper




Mix raw ground meat, rice some salt and pepper and about 1 tablespoon water.
Using a corer, hollow out the zucchini ( you can keep the meat of the zucchini to make bread or something if you wish). If you corer is not long enough to reach the entire length of the zucchini, cut the zucchini in half. You¡¦ll want to leave one end of the zucchini closed, so do not core out from one end to through the other. Stuff the zucchini with the ground meat mixture. Do not pack tight because the rice will expand when it cooks and it will cause your zucchini to split. If you have extra meat after you stuff all your zucchini, make little meat balls with them. Set the stuffed zucchini and meat balls aside. In a large stock pan, add the tomato sauce, 5-1/2 cups of water, cinnamon and garlic (adjust both ingredients to taste). Bring mixture to a boil. Decrease heat to low and add the zucchini and meat balls. Cover and cook on low for about 45-60 minutes. Now, taste your sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. This freezes great, so it is good to make ahead.

Also, this recipe is very flexible. You can substitute tomato paste if you have no sauce. You can increase or decrease rice, sauce, water, garlic and cinnamon to meet you personal taste.

crockpot chicken noodle soup
with chicken, onions, carrots, celery, and noodles.
INGREDIENTS:
� 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces
� 4 cups water
� 4 cups chicken broth (�better than bouillon� is what I use)
� 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
� 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste, depending on saltiness of broth
� 1/4 teaspoon pepper
� 1 leek or small onion chopped
� 1 carrot, chopped
� 2 stalks celery, chopped
� 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
� 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or basil
� 1 bay leaf
� 6 ounces noodles
PREPARATION:
Place all ingredients except noodles in the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. Remove chicken and bay leaf from pot; take meat from bones, dice, and return to broth, and add the noodles.

Cook another hour or until noodles are done (about 1/2 hour on high). Or, cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving.


PS: I always toss in lots of extra vegies... whatever fresh vegies I have around at the time.

Parmesan Chicken Bake

Super juicy and tasty chicken


INGREDIENTS:
12 chicken drumsticks (or other parts )
2 cups grated Parmesan
cheese
1-2 cups of bread crumbs�seasoned ok
1-2 eggs

I always experiment by adding other spices for some flare. I have an herb garden,so like to toss in fresh herbs.

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a shallow bowl, mix together salt, pepper, bread crumbs and cheese. In a separate bowl, beat egg until lemon colored. Dip chicken in egg, coating well. Roll in bread/cheese mix.

2. Spray chicken lightly with cooking spray (ie: Pam)

3. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until brown.

I usually brine my bird...But, I decided to try a recipe I saw on the RR show.

It was FANTASTIC! So, I am going to include the recipes here for ya all:

The recipe for the Turkey and 2 items you need to make for the Turkey are attached.

Had to share this one. If you have a special occassion, this is a sure winner!


I grill over lump charcoal with wood chips, the light smoke flavor was awesome. I also used fresh herbs and used about twice as much as was called for, though I did not measure.


Found this recipe on the internet and it is the BEST roast I have ever had





Garlicky Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Herbs

ACTIVE TIME: 40 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 50 MIN plus 2 to 4 hr marinating (I let my marinate for about 36 hours)
SERVES: 12

When selecting a tenderloin roast, smaller is better because the meat will be firmer.

ingredients
One 4 1/2-pound trimmed beef tenderloin
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped thyme (I used fresh herbs and doubled amount)
2 teaspoons chopped marjoram (I used fresh herbs and doubled amount)
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary (I used fresh herbs and doubled amount)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
directions
Fold the thin end of the tenderloin roast under to make the meat an even thickness. Tie the roast at 1-inch intervals and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with the garlic, pepper, thyme, marjoram, rosemary and salt. Rub the herb oil all over the roast and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
Light a grill. Grill the roast directly over moderately high heat, turning often, until nicely charred, about 30 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the roast 1/2 inch thick and serve.

Sloppy Joes II ....super yummy!

I found this recipe online. It is fast and easy...and my hubby loves it(making it a win win win). I add chili peppers and cut up tomatoes and it is even better than listed below. I have also messed around with tossing in other veggies, chili powder etc. But, we like it best with the chili peppers and tomatoes.

PS: I use fresh garlic, not sure if it makes it better as I have not tried with garlic powder as the recipe calls for.



"A classic sloppy joe recipe that has withstood the tests of time. Ground beef, onion, green pepper, and ketchup are seasoned with garlic powder and sweetened with brown sugar to make this hearty meat filling. Serve on hamburger buns."

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell
pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Another recipe I found on the web.... Have made it several times; its a hit with the hubby, really flavorful and the best part: It is a SNAP to make!


Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Skinless, boneless thighs cook quickly and are more flavorful than white meat, so they need fewer ingredients. Serve with garlic-roasted potato wedges and a salad or broccolini.


2 teaspoons garlic powder (I use a little more than called for)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (I use a little more than called for)
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray
6 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar


Preheat broiler.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken to bowl; toss to coat. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil chicken 5 minutes on each side.

Combine honey and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well. Remove chicken from oven; brush 1/4 cup honey mixture on chicken. Broil 1 minute. Remove chicken from oven and turn over. Brush chicken with remaining honey mixture. Broil 1 additional minute or until chicken is done.


Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 chicken thighs)

CALORIES 321 (31% from fat); FAT 11g (sat 3g,mono 4.1g,poly 2.5g); IRON 2.1mg; CHOLESTEROL 99mg; CALCIUM 21mg; CARBOHYDRATE 27.9g; SODIUM 676mg; PROTEIN 28g; FIBER 0.6g

Can I post my magical brownies recipie?

All those look awesome! Will have to cook each one.. Probably not at the same time though If I can think of a really good recipe I'll be sure to post it! \o/ FooD \o/

I need to post my Holiday Dip recipe.