Citrus Mesquite Buttery Ribs

You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." - Luke 12:40

Rack of St. Louis ribs (I get mine from Target)

1/2 of a Lemon

1/8 c clarified butter

1 t mesquite flavor liquid smoke

Rub of your choice

Cut ribs into 1-2 rib dimensions.

Add parchment to a 13x9 foil pan.

Place ribs on parchment.

Squeeze lemon over them.

Mix liquid smoke into clarified butter and pour over ribs.
Cover ribs with foil.

Add rub to ribs and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 2-1/2 hours.
Drain juice off, add BBQ sauce to ribs, return ribs, uncovered, to oven for 5 minutes. 

Bacon Jam Brie Spinach Arugula Burger

Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.  - Psalm 147:5

A very sophisticated, spicy and delicious tasting burger!!

Bacon jam (recipe this blog under dressing tab)

Burger patty, cooked, with salt and pepper

Toasted Bun

Melted Brie slices

Arugula and Spinach

Pecan Coffee Salted Caramel Cold Brew

30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

31 Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

32 And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. - Matthew 12:30-32

This was yummy!!

1/4 c Pecan cold brew coffee, I used Chameleon found at Sprouts, in the cold section  

2 T Torani salted caramel syrup( for coffee) 

3/4 c milk

Stir with a straw.

Toppings

Add whipped spray topping a few inches thick.

Drizzle caramel and white chocolate ice cream syrup ( I used Torani) over whipped topping. 

Sprinkle chocolate malted milk powder over top.

Enjoy!

Citrus Marinated Flank Steak Quesadillas

For the one who is not against us is for us. - Mark 9:40

1 Package Sliced Angus flank steak, I got mine at Aldi, it was 1-1/2 lbs.

Juice of 1 lime

2 T sugar

1/2 t kosher salt

1 t toasted cumin

1 t smoked paprika 

2 T roasted garlic

1/4 c olive oil

1/8 c soy sauce

1 t black pepper

2 T apple cider vinegar

1/4 c fresh Cilantro, chopped

1 t bourbon 

Make marinade in a ziplock and add meat.

Marinate overnight. 

Pan fry or grill. 

Leave slightly pink.

Let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Slice against the grain.

Makes good quesadillas, tacos, wraps etc.

Just add cheese, tomatoes, grilled onions etc.

Roasted Italian Veggies

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. - Luke 11:23

3 Yellow Squash, chopped 

3 Carrots, chopped

1 Onion, chopped

4 Portobello mushrooms

1 c skinny Green beans, broke. 

1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced

Drizzle Olive oil

1/4 t Onion powder

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t Dried Thyme

1 T mixed Fresh herb blend, rosemary, sweet basil,  thyme, oregano

Toss.

Place on parchment lined jelly roll pan.

Bake preheated 400 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Remove and toss again.

Bake an additional 10 minutes.