BBQ RIBS - the EASY WAY!!!

I don't know about you...
...I must be an Idiot!!!
took me years to learn to make the best RIBS ever!!!!
I went over and tried more recipes for bbq ribs than I care to remember...
...cook, marinate, do this, don't do that... the advise was good , I am sure...
but it did not 'produce' the kind of ribs you can eat until you explode!!! :)))
...well finally, last year..
I got the hang of it!!!
I got THE BEST marks from people not shy to say what they think!...
:)
OK...
here it is!
Buy a Baby Back Ribs (I use fresh or defrosted)...it really does not matter..
...usually 7-10 bones in each slab.
salt (Coarse Kosher Salt)
coarse ground black pepper (don't be affraid of pepper!!) ;)
(place salted and peppered ribs in a ziploc bag in a fridge for about 2 hours before grilling)

be mindfull of children...they have much more sensative taste and something "just right' for you is way too spicy for them!!! For my 4-year-old Grandson I actually make one piece with less salt and pepper (left overs make the most awesome sandwich the next day!!!)
anyhow...

calculate about 2 hours for grilling ...
I do preheat my gas grill...with a charcoal I wait until the charcoal is 3/4 done...
you want low heat..place the ribs bone down on a upper rack (for gas grill), close the lid and let it be...
...for 90 minutes...
... avoid the urge to lift the lid...move 'em..fiddle with them...check 'em...
...trust me !!!
after 90 minutes open the lid...brush your favorite bbq sauce and let it gril on medium heat for 15 minutes turning it couple of times.
...
OK...got it?! :)
I must tell you...there is no way I will promise you it will be perfect the first time...
...you need to "feel" your grill and most likely will not be happy the first time around..
but the try is WELL worth it!!!

..
... a side note:
I would make red skin potatoes cut in wedges (any potatoes will do)...grilled at the same time ..
on a side or lower rack...
...potatoes..
I cut them into somewhat double-orange size sections...toss them with couple of tablespoons of olive oil, salt, teaspoon of red paprika and tablespoon of rosemary (crushed)
as a side dish...any vegetable (love grilled red onion)...any salad is good..
check in the next few days for my salad ideas!!

EASY Banana Bread

This bread does not get any simpler and it is delicious!!!!
...and a great way to use-up ripe bananas nobody wants to eat anymore!!! :)))

1/3 cup veg oil
1-1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 3 large)
3 eggs
2-1/3 cup Bisquick mix
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

If you are watching your calories...I am cheating a little with the sugar (3/4 cup is fine), and also mix veg oil with apple sauce (50/50)

Mix all together, bake in preheated (350) oven for about 55-65 minutes

It really is delicious ...and you can whip it up in no time at all!!!
Many times I will pick-up bananas on clearence in grocery store and make 2 loaves...
wonderful for breakfast with coffee, snack in the afternoon.

Meatloaf on a budget

Meatloaf on a budget...
Combine:
1lb ground beef
1lb ground turkey (you can use chicken, pork...I usually use whatever I get cheaper at the store)
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1/2 red pepper (finely chopped)
cup of celery (f/c)
few white mushrooms (f/c)
1/2 cup oats (you can use breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup ketchup (you can use tomato sauce)
1 egg
salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
combine together but do not overmix
form a french bread type loaf in a ovenproof deep dish.

Bake in preheated oven (350) for about an hour.
after 45 minutes brush with BBQ sauce, or ketchup...
let rest for 10 minutes or so before slicing .



I have a reputation at home for cooking with everything what does not get away from me :))
If you missing some of the ingrediens don't worry...

substitute or add...don't have oats...don't have breadcrumbs?..

add a slice of bread thorn to pieces...

don't have fresh onion? add dried chopped onion...you don't have to add any veggies what-so-ever...the same with spices...salt you kind of need but everything else is an option.

Experiment!!



This meatloaf should not cost you more than $6-8 dollars and will be somewhat 4-6 adult servings (1.50-2.00 per serving)

with little mashed potatoes and corn from a can (frozen or fresh ear) as a side veggie you are looking at some restaurant a dinner worth around 9 dollars...





I was thinking ...

...yeah...sometimes I do ;)
....
living in Michigan nowdays all you hear is the economy and hardship people are in...everywhere for that matter...but in Michigan it seem everything and everybody somehow is associated with Auto Industry...

so anyway...
I thought I will post a meatloaf recipe...


Easy, inexpensive recipes will come daily...

I hope you will use some of them and write your comments, questions, and ideas.