Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tabbouleh

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Bulgur wheat #1
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 bunches of parsley, chopped
4 bunches of green onions, chopped
4 small cucumbers, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
Salt & pepper
Paprika

Directions:
Rinse bulgur in cold water and drain well.
Chop all ingredients finely.
Place Bulgur in a bowl following tomatoes then all the remaining ingredients. Ready to serve! This salad may be kept in the fridge overnight for the flavors to infuse and it may taste more flavorful.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:
 • 1 cup peanut butter
 • 1 cup white sugar
 • 1 egg


Directions:
 1. Preheat oven to 350º.
 2. Combine ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool and serve.


Friday, September 25, 2015

BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients:
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon fried onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 rump roast, approximately 5 Ibs.

Directions:
Combine broth with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan then bring to a boil.
Place roast in slow cooker and pour mixture over the meat.
Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours. When ready to serve, shred meat into into thin slices and serve on crusty rolls.


Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:
 • 1 cup butter, melted
 • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
 • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
 • 1 cup peanut butter
 • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
 • 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Directions:
 1. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
 2. In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.


Monday, September 21, 2015

Pecan Sandies

Ingredients:
 • 1 1/2 cups butter
 • 1/3 cup white sugar
 • 2 teaspoons water
 • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 • 2 cups all-purpose flour
 • 1 cup chopped pecans


Directions:
 1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the water and vanilla. Stir in the flour and pecans until well blended. Cover dough and chill for at least four hours.
 2. Preheat oven to 325º. Shape dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
 3. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.