We made these tonight and they were pretty tasty! (I paired it with red mashed potatoes, a fruit salad and some broccoli.)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 3 T. Ketchup
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 3-4 lbs of country-style boneless pork ribs (we used about 3 lbs, so 2 packages of regular boneless pork ribs).
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, marmalade, ketchup & garlic. Pour half into the slow cooker; top with the ribs and drizzle the remaining sauce on top. Cover and cook for 6-8 hrs. (We did 8 hrs). Makes 6-8 servings.
1.30.2011
1.18.2011
Southwest Pasta Sala
Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit with the fam!! Super yummy, super healthy, and super quick!! Gotta love these kinds of dinners! Enjoy!!
Recipe by Our Best Bites
1/2 lb bowtie pasta
1 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 roma tomatoes, diced or about 3/4 C or halved cherry tomatoes
1 large red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 C sliced green onions
1/2 C frozen fresh corn
zest from 2 limes
optional: 8 oz diced cooked chicken (this is fantastic)
1/2 C Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese (or you could sub grated jack, cheddar or pepperjack)
Dressing:
6 Tbs fresh lime juice (about 3 juicy limes)
1/4 C white wine or rice vinegar
4-5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
2 tsp sugar (add a touch more if your limes are extra sour/bitter)
3/4 C canola oil
1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro
Boil pasta and place it in a big mixing bowl, and then dump on all the good stuff! Mix that all up. If you're adding chicken, then add that here as well. I used Taco Chicken, which I cooked the day before and it was awesome. Any cooked chicken will do, but grilled pairs well with the Southwest flavors. And then pour on the amazing dressing.
To prepare dressing place Boil pasta in salted water until cooked. While it's cooking, prepare dressing.
First zest your limes and place the zest in a large salad bowl.
Place the lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and sugar in a blender. (Basically everything except the cilantro and oil) Process until smooth. With the motor running slowly, add the oil in a steady stream until incorporated. Add the cilantro and pulse so it gets broken up, but some pieces still remain in tact.
When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse immediately with cold water to cool. Place the pasta in the large salad bowl with the lime zest. Add black beans, tomatoes, diced pepper, green onions, corn (no need to thaw the corn), and chicken if desired. Toss with dressing. Taste, and add additional salt and pepper to taste. For best results, chill for 1 hour before serving. Right before serving, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Makes about 4-6 dinner sized servings or 10-12 si
Recipe by Our Best Bites
1/2 lb bowtie pasta
1 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 roma tomatoes, diced or about 3/4 C or halved cherry tomatoes
1 large red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 C sliced green onions
1/2 C frozen fresh corn
zest from 2 limes
optional: 8 oz diced cooked chicken (this is fantastic)
1/2 C Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese (or you could sub grated jack, cheddar or pepperjack)
Dressing:
6 Tbs fresh lime juice (about 3 juicy limes)
1/4 C white wine or rice vinegar
4-5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
2 tsp sugar (add a touch more if your limes are extra sour/bitter)
3/4 C canola oil
1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro
Boil pasta and place it in a big mixing bowl, and then dump on all the good stuff! Mix that all up. If you're adding chicken, then add that here as well. I used Taco Chicken, which I cooked the day before and it was awesome. Any cooked chicken will do, but grilled pairs well with the Southwest flavors. And then pour on the amazing dressing.
First zest your limes and place the zest in a large salad bowl.
Place the lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and sugar in a blender. (Basically everything except the cilantro and oil) Process until smooth. With the motor running slowly, add the oil in a steady stream until incorporated. Add the cilantro and pulse so it gets broken up, but some pieces still remain in tact.
When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse immediately with cold water to cool. Place the pasta in the large salad bowl with the lime zest. Add black beans, tomatoes, diced pepper, green onions, corn (no need to thaw the corn), and chicken if desired. Toss with dressing. Taste, and add additional salt and pepper to taste. For best results, chill for 1 hour before serving. Right before serving, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
Makes about 4-6 dinner sized servings or 10-12 si
1.15.2011
Great Idea that saves time and money!
Hey y'all! I just found this excellent tip that I have to share. I haven't tried this yet, but you better believe that I will be soon.
Does anyone already do this?
What are other things are you doing to make dinner run smooth and a bit organized?
this is basic but meal planning is essential for me. I find that most of the stress is deciding what to make and it is such a relief when I already know what I am making and that I have everything I need to make it.
One thing that I am working on is time management with my meals. We tend to eat later than most, due to the fact that I start making dinner when someone starts grazing in the fridge. I have heard a tip that I am trying and that is to just plan on starting dinner at a certain time every night. (4:30)? (I know you have tips on the matter...speak up ladies!)
What about side dishes? I am always thinking and concentrating on the main course and never think about a side dish. Do you always have a side dish?
I would love any input ANYONE has on the subject (or another for that matter) let's get a dialog going.
p.s. thanks to everyone who contributes, this is my go-to-website for meal planning.
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