Great Greek Spareribs

greek1 Great Greek Spareribs - This marinated, baked ribs recipe, is for all the rib lovers out there, and we know there are alot of you. An authentic Greek flavor coats these succulently tender, baby back ribs, in the form of a dry rub. A citrus butter is also brushed over them and marinated with the dry rub. Slow baked until they melt in your mouth, this quick and easy International dinner recipe is extraordinary.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12
Main Ingredient: Pork Ribs
Difficulty Level: 2

 

Ingredients to make Great Greek Spareribs

Pork baby back ribs (about 8 racks) 8 lbs. 3.6 kg
Butter (not margarine), melted 1/2 cup 125 mL
Lemon juice 3 tbsp. 50 mL
Greek seasoning 2 tbsp. 30 mL
Seasoned salt 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Italian seasoning 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Salt 3/4 tsp. 4 mL
Freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp. 2 mL

Directions to make Great Greek Spareribs

Step 1:Place ribs, meaty side up, on 3 lightly greased baking sheets with sides. Combine butter and lemon juice in 1 cup (250 mL) liquid measure. Brush 1/2 onto ribs.

 

Step 2:Combine remaining 5 ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 over ribs. Turn ribs over. Brush remaining butter mixture onto ribs. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture on top. Cover. Chill for 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, in 375°F (190°C) oven for 45 minutes, turning once, until tender

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Cajun Cannelloni

cnnll Cajun Cannelloni - This fabulous, completely homemade, cannelloni recipe, is actually 3 simple recipes in one! There is one for the filling, one for the sauce, and one for the topping. Overflowing with meat, this International pasta recipe is made with two different types of sausage, and a “splash” of fish and crab, topped in a crimson homemade tomato sauce , and finally topped with four different cheeses before being oven baked.

Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Cheese, Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cajun Cannelloni

1 lb Ricotta cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
2/3 c Romano cheese, grated
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred
1/4 lb Crawfish tails, cut small pieces
1/4 lb Crabmeat
1 lg Link boudin, smoked, cut in small pieces
1 lb Link Italian sausage, cut in small pieces
28 Canneloni shells
4 Eggs
2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 t Tabasco

**SAUCE
1/2 c Red wine
3 c Tomato sauce
2 sm Cans tomato paste
1/2 c Butter
4 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Onion, diced
1/4 c Shallots, slice thin
1 t Fresh ground white pepper
1/8 c Garlic, chopped
1/4 c Mushrooms, chopped

**TOPPING
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred

Directions to make Cajun Cannelloni

Step 1:Begin 2 hours ahead. Prepare sauce: Melt butter, mix with olive oil. Add peppercorns, onion, garlic. Saute several miniutes. Add mushrooms; saute several minutes more. Add tomato sauce and paste. Simmer 1 hour or more.
Step 2:Cook sausages well in pan; add jalapenos and Tabasco. Add crawfish and saute 5 minutes more. Add crab; saute a few more minutes. Blend Romano, Parmesan and mozzarella in mixing bowl with ricotta. Add sausage, crab, crawfish mixture. Add eggs; mix thoroughly.
Step 3:Remove shells from water and stuff with mixture when cool to the touch. Arrange shells in large greased baking pan. Cover with sauce. Slice remaining mozzarella and arrange on top. Top with grated Parmesan. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Put under broiler for last 5 minutes to brown cheese topping.

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Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

int1 Grandma’s Irish Potatoes - This unique, simple Irish potato recipe comes right from Grandma’s kitchen. A traditional potato recipe, that is like a potato pancake. Boiled potatoes are mashed with flour and your choice of seasonings, before being rolled flat and fried to a golden brown. Kids love them.

Prep Time: 20-30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

1 1/4 lb Potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tb Butter, melted
1 c Flour, all purpose
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Vegetable oil

Directions to make Grandma’s Irish Potatoes

Step 1:Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.
Step 2:Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth. Divide dough in half.
Step 3:Roll out one half into an 8 in. (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 in. thick. Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 4:In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary. Serve warm.

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