Perish the thought. If anyone calls me Sandra Lee, who can’t tell a solid spoon from a slotted one, I’ll be very hurt.
I’ve been going back to basics lately because my dear husband has not really liked certain new creations. A couple of weeks ago I tried sweet Italian sausage and he liked it so tried it again, poached then grilled then with anything he wanted on the grilled bun.
He also loves baked beans and not the home-cooked variety so I used a large can of brand-name beans (my dog might know the company from word of pooch), crisped up a few slices of bacon and shredded some good cheddar cheese. I mixed it all in a bowl and baked it in the oven until the cheese melted. He tends to ask for carrot chips instead of fries at one restaurant we frequent, and I think it’s more for the shape as it’s a gaufrette or waffle chip. I shredded carrots and added some of his favorite ranch dressing, salt and pepper and he loved it.
So tonight I’m baking some baby back ribs that will go on the grill with a Texas BBQ sauce for five minutes, heating the beans in individual crocks in the oven and finishing off the carrot slaw. Now you can tell Jim’s mother that he’s actually eating leftovers!
Oh, I use equal amounts salt, pepper and paprika as a dry rub, plus a pinch of sugar. BBQ sauce only goes on after one side has been grilled.
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A couple of months ago I started working for an organization that rescues animals and sends them to good homes. Today I was loved by three kitties (have to wash all my clothes the moment I get home because Jim is allergic to cats) and they were so sweet and need to be adopted. Next time you or your kids are looking for a pet please choose a local shelter. No matter what, please spay/neuter your pets. It makes a difference. thanks and hope you are having a great day! Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 