This is what I'm making today. My parents are doing us a huge favor coming in to Pittsburgh today to hang out with Izzy since Norm and I apparently can't figure out how to use a calendar! I figured I'd make them a nice meal as a thank you. I'm sure it's rough on them to have to hang out with the cutest 2 year old on the planet!
I'm trying a new pot-roast recipe for the crock pot since I can't find where I stashed the last one I used (yummy, used coffee in the cooking liquid!). I also added sliced mushrooms, because I love them. Planning on serving this with mashed red skin potatoes, green beans and a salad.
I'll update this once we actually eat it!
Best Ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast
Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Ever-Slow-Cooker-Italian-Beef-Roast/Detail.aspx
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1 onion, quartered
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Place beef chuck roast into a slow cooker and scatter onion quarters around the meat. Pour the beef broth over the meat and sprinkle the au jus mix, Italian salad dressing mix, salt, and black pepper over the roast.
Cover cooker, set on Low, and cook until meat is very tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Crack Bread
Ahhhhh the infamous "crack bread." First made for a girls' weekend last fall, it's ridiculously good. Addictive. And not good for you in the least. All things that I love in a snack with my girlfriends :)
I first found this on Pinterest. Here is the reciped as posted on the Betty Crocker Web site:
1 stick of butter
1 TB ranch dressing mix (I used more like 2T)
1 bag of oscar meyer bacon pieces (3 oz)
1 packet of thinly sliced cheddar cheese (10 oz)
Preheat oven to 350.
Using a sharp bread knife cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust.
Place slices of cheese in between cuts. Sprinkle bacon bits on bread making sure to get in between cuts. Mix together the butter and ranch dressing mix. Pour over bread
(Note: after making this the first time, I used a pastry brush and brushed the butter mixture in between the slices to get more of the butter/ranch flavor the whole way down to the yummy bottom of the bread)
Wrap the entire loaf in foil and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted
I first found this on Pinterest. Here is the reciped as posted on the Betty Crocker Web site:
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Crack Bread
(Crack Bread)
1 loaf of bread (unsliced, sourdough or any hearty bread is good)1 stick of butter
1 TB ranch dressing mix (I used more like 2T)
1 bag of oscar meyer bacon pieces (3 oz)
1 packet of thinly sliced cheddar cheese (10 oz)
Preheat oven to 350.
Using a sharp bread knife cut the bread going both directions. Do not cut through the bottom crust.
Place slices of cheese in between cuts. Sprinkle bacon bits on bread making sure to get in between cuts. Mix together the butter and ranch dressing mix. Pour over bread
(Note: after making this the first time, I used a pastry brush and brushed the butter mixture in between the slices to get more of the butter/ranch flavor the whole way down to the yummy bottom of the bread)
Wrap the entire loaf in foil and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted
Five-Spice Pork Kabobs
After losing the recipe over and over, as it was torn out of a magazine and tucked into God-knows-where, I am finally posting this. FINALLY.
During the week, we never have enough time to prep fancy dinners. This is quick and easy, not to mention delicious. I can't say enough about how much I love this sauce, it's soooooo good. I keep telling myself that I need to make some extra for dipping after the pork is cooked...next time :)
We had this with some stir-fried snap peas and lo-mein noodles.
Five-Spice Pork Kabobs
Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pork/five-spice-pork-kabobs/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
8 bamboo or metal skewers (soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent scorching)
1/4 cup peanuts
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1. For sauce, in a small bowl combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and five-spice powder. For kabobs, trim tenderloin, slice thinly, and thread slices onto skewers. Brush skewered meat with some of the sauce.
2. Grill kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce. Turn kabobs; grill 3 to 4 minutes more or until fully cooked. To serve, sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. If desired, serve lime wedges alongside.
Nutrition Facts (Five-Spice Pork Kabobs)
Servings Per Recipe 4,cal. (kcal) 280,Fat, total (g) 11,chol. (mg) 111,sat. fat (g) 3,carb. (g) 7,Monosaturated fat (g) 5,Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2,fiber (g) 1,sugar (g) 4,pro. (g) 38,vit. A (IU) 389,vit. C (mg) 6,Thiamin (mg) 0,Riboflavin (mg) 1,Niacin (mg) 13,Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,Folate (µg) 16,Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,sodium (mg) 458,Potassium (mg) 804,calcium (mg) 30,iron (mg) 2,Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
During the week, we never have enough time to prep fancy dinners. This is quick and easy, not to mention delicious. I can't say enough about how much I love this sauce, it's soooooo good. I keep telling myself that I need to make some extra for dipping after the pork is cooked...next time :)
We had this with some stir-fried snap peas and lo-mein noodles.
Five-Spice Pork Kabobs
Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pork/five-spice-pork-kabobs/
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
8 bamboo or metal skewers (soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent scorching)
1/4 cup peanuts
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
1. For sauce, in a small bowl combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and five-spice powder. For kabobs, trim tenderloin, slice thinly, and thread slices onto skewers. Brush skewered meat with some of the sauce.
2. Grill kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce. Turn kabobs; grill 3 to 4 minutes more or until fully cooked. To serve, sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. If desired, serve lime wedges alongside.
Nutrition Facts (Five-Spice Pork Kabobs)
Servings Per Recipe 4,cal. (kcal) 280,Fat, total (g) 11,chol. (mg) 111,sat. fat (g) 3,carb. (g) 7,Monosaturated fat (g) 5,Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2,fiber (g) 1,sugar (g) 4,pro. (g) 38,vit. A (IU) 389,vit. C (mg) 6,Thiamin (mg) 0,Riboflavin (mg) 1,Niacin (mg) 13,Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,Folate (µg) 16,Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,sodium (mg) 458,Potassium (mg) 804,calcium (mg) 30,iron (mg) 2,Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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