Crockpot Potatoes

I lined the crockpot with a crockpot liner. It just makes it so easy to clean the crockpot out at the end.  I used red potatoes in this recipe.  These potatoes were super simple to make and would be a great addition to any party or just an average dinner.  I love make ahead things and this one was a HUGE hit. 

Rib Rub and BBQ sauce

This recipe combines spices to be rubbed onto a rack of ribs.  I used beef ribs.  Rub the mixture onto the beef and let it sit for a whle.  Then I completely enclosed it in foil and let it cook on the grill on low heat for about 1 1/2 hours.  It was actually indirect heat......front and back burners on low and the middle burner off.

Here is part of the finished product.............or should I say what was left after I came back from my walk!  Everyone loved them.

I also got a recipe to go with the rub for this homemade BBQ sauce.  It is also delicious and you will want to make it and have it around for the summer!

Holiday Morning French Toast

This is made the day of or the night before.  I made it the night before and just tossed it in the oven the next morning.

It comes out with a nice crispy top.

Trevor and TJ couldn't wait to dig in!  The best part was the surprise at the bottom......

Apples and in this case....cherries, cranberries, and blueberries.  YUM!

Sweetie Pie

This is a perfect pie for any occasion........the only thing is.......it isn't a pie at all!

The inside is a delicious chocolate cake.  This is one of the easiest and tastiest desserts I have made!  You won't believe how simple it is!

Thunderbird Salad

I would order this salad everytime I went to Happy Hollow Country Club in Omaha, Nebraska.  It was created by the chef there.  This recipe is as close to the orginal as I have ever tasted.  You do have to be careful though, it is delicious, but as I learned when my friend Chris came over, too much of a good thing.........is not a GOOD thing!  The dressing in large amounts is over powering.  The message is ......a little goes a long way!

4 Bean Relish

I saw Guy Fieri make this on TV and had to try it.  It is not your regular bean salad.  It has a couple of secret ingredients!  Now I know you think those little red specks are just plain old red peppers, but I have a surprise for you!  Those red specks are my new favorite ingredient ........ Peppadews! 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

These are can be hot or mild.  I like the hot Peppadews!  They are sweet and hot at the same time.  These add the final twist to a very delicious side dish!

Guacamole

This is my recipe!!  I made it once for a party at my sister Karen's house and my brother Brian ate half the bowl.  He came in the house and asked me what that green stuff was.  When I told him it was guacamole

he replied, "No, it can't be.  I don't like guacamole!"  Well, he likes my guacamole and I hope you do to.  It has a secret ingredient!!