Cilantro - Chili Butter Corn on the Cob

My whoopsie... I didn't give you the corn on the cob recipe with my Mexican Burger.

6 Ears of Corn on the Cob
1/2 stick butter - soften (lay out for about 30 minutes)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro

Pull back the husk and silk your corn and wash.  Don't pull off the husk.  Set aside.

Mix butter, chili powder and cilantro with fork until mixed really good.  Put it in Saran Wrap and form it into a roll.  Stick in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Slice off 1" of butter and smother the corn with it and repeat  until all 6 ears have been done.  Pull the husk up to cover it.  Cook on grill for 20 to 30 minutes, turning it once or twice.  Remove the husk and its so finger lickin good.

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3 Bake Beans

3 Bake Beans
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 slices of bacon

Pour all into casserole dish; stirring in the barbecue sauce and onions; topping with bacon. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Simple and delicious with barbecue.

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My Barbecue Sauce

My Barbecue Sauce
2 red bell peppers (in jar)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
6 garlic cloves chopped
2 1/2 cups ketchup
13 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons brown spicy mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemonade mix
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt

I know, a lot of ingredients; but I was determined to try and make my own. Believe me a lot cheaper to go buy a bottle. I think it turned out pretty good. It had the sweetness it needed and the heat for a kick. Just what I like in a barbecue sauce.

Sauce onion and garlic with olive oil; until soften. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 2 hours so the flavors will marry together.

Serve over chicken, pork, or whatever you desire. I reserved a  cup for my 3 bake beans; which you will be getting the recipe this week.

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Grocery List - Barbecue and Fixings

Grocery List - Barbecue and Fixings


My Barbecue Sauce
2 red bell peppers, in jar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
6 garlic cloves
2 1/2 cups ketchup
13 ounce tomato sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 lemon
1 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic salt

3 Baked Beans
black beans
pinto beans
kidney beans
barbecue sauce
1/4 cup onion
4 slices bacon

Cilantro Butter Corn
6 ears of corn
1/2 stick butter
chili powder
fresh cilantro

Dill Potato Salad
4 to 5 red potatoes
fresh dill
sour cream
mayo
kosher salt
black pepper
onion

Grown-Up Beanie Weenies
22 ounce pork n' beans
Polish sausage
barbecue sauce

Barbecue Salad
lettuce
chicken breast
barbecue sauce
1 can whole corn
1 can black beans
sour cream
tomato
green onions

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Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt Parfait
Vanilla yogurt
fresh raspberries
fresh blueberries
honey oat granola (in cereal section)

In tall glasses, add yogurt, then berries (I mix them up), granola; repeating layers.

Simple and refreshing. I made these while Natalie and I were at the beach. I love quick summer breakfast treats or you could use this for a dessert or snack.

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Mother/Daughter Weekend

Natalie and I had the best time. I got to Nola and we went to this little place called Tee-Eva's on Magazine Street. This woman can cook. If you ever go to New Orleans look this place up. My only regret is I didn't get my picture made with her. She has the best red beans and rice and the prices are cheap.

We got up the next day and went to Central Park. WOW - this place is amazing and worth the trip to walk through. We didn't get to go through all of it, but I have some pictures of what we did do.

When Natalie got out of class, we hit the road for the beach in Florida. I didn't realize all the spring breakers that would be there. But we had fun just hanging out together. Nothing like quality time with your child. We had some good laughs watching people.

Someone had recommended Boatyard for dinner. Loved the setting, but I think I ordered wrong. I love fresh tuna steak, but it had way too many seeds on it.

We couldn't believe that bird just flew up and sat there. Plus my beautiful daughter with a beautiful view. I love that girl and so proud of her.

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Mediterranean Tray

Mediterranean Tray
sliced hard salami
black olives
Kalamata olives
Green olives, stuffed with garlic
cubed mix cheeses
1 bunch of asparagus
1 package prosciutto
1 cantaloupe, cubed

This is a picture of all my goodies I made.

Mediterranean Tray:
Arrange salami, cheeses and olives on a tray. I like to put my olives in a small bowl, so the juices will not mix.

Cube your cantaloupe and place in bowl.

Asparagus and porchetta:
Wash and snap the ends off your asparagus. In large sauce pan bring water to a boil and cook asparagus for about 10 minutes; drain.

In large mixing bowl add ice and fill with cold water; adding the asparagus to shock them and cool, for about 10 minutes.

Wrap prosciutto around each piece of asparagus and sprinkle with Kosher salt and black pepper.

This is great for any occasion with family, friends, or just you and your mate. I served this at my girls night. Great for when your on vacation and just need a few snack for in the room.

This week I'm in Florida with Natalie. It's our Mother/Daughter trip. If you don't do this, I highly suggest it. It's great to get to spend quality time with your children. She graduates from college this year. I'm so proud of her. I can't tell you how big my heart is smiling inside. She's also, leaving for Italy this summer for a few weeks. I'm hoping if I give her a little extra money, she'll buy me a cool purse. ha!

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