Low sugar Peanut butter candies

And yes, I make candy too... The only sugar in these are in the peanut butter and honey I used... Which seem to be completely safe for Diabetics... I was very thankful to come up with this recipe, because of my family and friends that are Diabetic... I also make them with sugar as well... but the people who have tried these said that they could not tell the difference... Maybe someday I will share this recipe... but not just yet...

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Italian Salad

There's nothing like a good Salad to ease and warm the soul... This one, which was inspired by my Mother and her wonderful salads, has many of the most loved and cherished ingredients any salad should have... And is sooo addicting... It is an Italian salad of sorts, starting off with Spring mix lettuce with Honey ham, Cotto salami, Sun dried tomatoes, Red onion, bacon pieces, Jalapino black olives, Vined ripened tomatoes, and Garlic butter croutons... one thing is missing though, some Pepperoncini's... And of course your favorite Dressing...8)... Give it a try...

Here's something I tried a little while back... It's a Catfish, Spicerubbed with my White rub, stuffed with Velveeta cheese, wrapped in bacon, with Burbon Bbq sauce broiled on... It was actually really good, something different from the norm, but very tasty...

Here's some boneless chicken breasts done the same way, except I used Pepperjack cheese... Only a couple things to remember when making this. One is when cutting a pocket for the cheese, to make an angled cut from the highest point of the meat so the cheese doesn't spill out.It is inevitable that cheese will seepout, but easily solved by coating the bottom of the pan with Olive oil (not alot, a little will do)... Two, is when wrapping with bacon, to wrap with the skinniest side of the bacon is always on bottom. It makes a nicer presentation when done. It also allows the bacon to be fully cooked underneath the meat... Cook at 375 till done... Then cover with Bbq sauce and finish with broiling til sauce appears thick and shiny...Enjoy...8)...

Baby back ribs

As far as cooking Baby back ribs, I use the same process as the Beef ribs. Except I remove the membrane. The only difference is that I actually Broil the underneath side to render out the fat which makes for a better cooking process. Although I still brown both sides at 375 - 400. It usually takes 20 minutes or so. Another thing I've found is that adding Apple or Peach juice instead of water makes a great substitute when cooking pork ribs... To add there is no sauce on these ribs... I used my White rub on half, and my Red rub on the other half...

A rack of beef ribs

When making beef ribs I have found that leaving the spices sit on the meat for about 20 minutes before putting it in the oven seems to help the flavors come out a little better. Althought marinating with a wet marinade or a dry marinade for a few days in the fridge helps, this process of steaming, basteing, and letting it rest after cooking does the trick just fine... first step, since removing the membrane from beef ribs is very difficult. I've found that just cutting through it between the bones works fine. Then coat the ribs generousely with your favorite spice rub ( I used my white rub), on both sides, cover with foil and let sit for 20 minutes. Add a little butter, douce with olive oil, and add a little water to the bottom of the pan. Then put in the oven at 350 for 2 hours, basteing every hour. Then uncover, flip over and cook uncovered at 375 or 400, while basting, til browned on each side. You could use the broiler, but in my opinion browning this way makes it taste better. After cooking cover, and let rest for 15 minutes before eating so the juices and flavors permiate back into the meat... This recipe was a savory recipe, but if you want Bbq sauce, simply coat the bottom side first and stick under the broiler til the sauce is thick and shiny. Then repeat the process on the other side... Enjoy...8)...

Spice rubs

As one of the things I love to do is cook. Which has made me develope many spice rubs over the years. I have about 15 different rubs, and 3 potato rubs. This is a picture of my White rub (on left) and Red rub (on right). Someday I hope to start making and selling them for the world to enjoy, It has been such a blessing to have and enjoy with friends and family over the years...

New Blog

Yes, I am finally starting a blog... After reading my sisters blog it has inspired me to start my own... These blogs are going to be about the wonderful experiences in life. Blogs about family, food, music, and fun... I hope all of you enjoy them, as it is a new experience for me...