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Ribs Ala Aaron

Author SherryPosted on 1 Comment

Aaron grilled a huge rack of ribs over the weekend.

Here’s the recipe!

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

 

Preheat a gas grill for high heat, or arrange charcoal briquettes on one side of the barbecue. Lightly oil the grate.

Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

 

Trim fat from ribs, and sprinkle spices on both sides.

 

Lay the ribs on the top rack of the grill (away from the coals, if you’re using briquettes).  Reduce gas heat to low, close lid, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Do not lift the lid at all.

 

Brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and grill an additional 5 minutes. Serve ribs as whole rack, or cut between each rib bone and pile individually on a platter.

 

 

Delicious!  And my mashed potatoes weren’t bad either ;)

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Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Author SherryPosted on 3 Comments

I LOVE casseroles.  Aaron isn’t big on casseroles :(   I came across a cheesy potato & smoked sausage casserole on Food.com that looked delicious.  I showed Aaron the picture, and asked, “Do you think you would  like  this casserole?”  He said, “Yeah!”

Ok then….   :)

 

Cheesy Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

 

1 lb skinless smoked sausage.  Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch “half moon” cuts. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently until SLIGHTLY brown.

 

3 cups potatoes, peeled, and cut into cubes.  Boil in water until almost fully cooked. Then transfer to baking dish where it will cook in the oven the rest of the way.

 

1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, diced

 

Place cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.

 

Put 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the 1/2 lb diced Velveeta cheese in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly)

 

Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat.

 

Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.

 

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes (Keep a close eye on the cheese topping!  Take out when it’s golden brown on top).

 

Aaron loves it :)  So do I!

 

 

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Bake Sale Fundraiser for Shellise ♥

Author SherryPosted on

I made several loaves of pumpkin bread for a fundraiser today.   I made a huge batch, half from scratch, and added two boxes of Pillsbury Quick Bread Pumpkin Mix.  Here is the recipe…

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

4 eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup water

2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Add 2 boxes of Pillsbury Quick Bread Pumpkin Mix (follow the instructions on the box)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour five 7×3 inch loaf pans.

Bake for about and hour. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

 

The bake sale starts at 1pm at Kroger 1600 South Ohio Street  Martinsville, IN 46151 (765) 342-7151.   For all of my local readers, please come by and buy some pumpkin bread and/or any other baked item.

Proceeds will go to the family to help with the utilities and expenses concurred while being at Riley Hospital with Shellise from her complications during delivery.
If you would like to donate baked goods or help in any way please contact Angie Hamilton Suter.

 

Here is Shellise’s story, according to Chastity, the grandmother of Shellise…

“Shellise was born on 10/07/2012. Her mommy’s water broke, but she could not dilate. The doctor decided to try a new technique of helping Stacia dilate by placing a Foley Catheter in the cervix to cause her to dilate. When she checked Stacia 2 hours later, the umbilical cord had come out of the cervix, the baby was laying on part of it, and it was also wrapped around Shellise’s little neck 3 times. Before the Dr. was able to get the cord situation handled and get Stacia to surgery for an emergency cesarean, Shellise was strangled to death and stopped kicking. She went without oxygen for 20-30 minutes and was born without a heartbeat. Shellise is now in Riley Hospital and has been diagnosed with severe brain damage. The doctors have told us that she will not do MANY things, but slowly every day we are seeing her do some of these things and improve. We are hopeful and believe that our faith, love and LOTS of prayers will pull her through and bring her home with her parents. Her parents and myself have been at Riley with her everyday trying to give her the love and strength to pull through this horrible tragedy. Shellise weighed 8# 5oz at birth.”

Chastity is asking for donations.  Please help this newborn baby girl… even if it’s just $1… every little bit adds up.

You can send a check to:

Chastity Smith,
3435 Valley View Drive
Martinsville, IN 46151

Thank you… and please keep Shellise in your prayers ♥