Ribs, Ribs, Ribs...

Now I have to say my brother is a Master Griller!  He rocks it out on the grill.  When he came to visit me last summer he made ribs that made you want to lick the plate then lick your face.  They were phenomenal.  Determined to give it a whirl he kindly shared his special secret rub and his way of making ribs.
I have done them in the oven and last night, on the grill.  Wow!  I cannot tell you how incredible good these things are and how well they come out each time.
Let me share with you a few little tips of my own, so you can too have eyebrow licking good ribs!

Find good ribs, something with some fat on it, but also a decent amount of meat.
Understand this will take time!  Don't expect to put the rub on and then toss it on the grill - those babies need to marinate in that rub.
It will take time to cook - over a low heat.  Don't let that intimidate you, it is amazing what you can get done while things cook for an hour or two.
Lots of yummy BBQ sauce - find a favorite and smother it over those ribs.

Here are my ribs after I flipped them on the grill....they were SO good!  You can see the grill marks developing already and the meat is browning nicely.

Then, sides, find a hearty side that will meet its match up against ribs.  It helps make the meal all the better!

Happy Grilling!

Yan can cook! You can too!

I came across this cookbook at an antique store about a week ago.  My boyfriend had picked up some steak for me to use in a stir fry.  Eager to try new recipes and an excuse to get the wok out we got the book & I picked out a recipe.  We went with Mu Shu Vegetables and I added the steak to it.
Started by cooking the steak and drained it in the sink.  Then I followed the recipe, minus the ginger.  It took less than 30 minutes for everything to be ready!
While the vegetables finished up I made sticky coconut rice.  The pairing went incredibly well together!

Once everything was cooked, I plated it, tossed some cruchies on top, added chop sticks and dinner was served!  (I have to admit even though I wanted to eat it with chop sticks I totally cheated and used a fork).

New King of Burgers discovered - Fat Mo's in West Nashville, TN

Are you looking for a little bit more burger for your money?  Yet, you have a life that keeps you finding yourself in the drive through?  For a few extra minutes (which to me is always a good sign they are actually cooking the food) and hardly a buck more, Fat Mo’s is the place to go on the west side of Nashville, TN.

I have driven by this place many times until a friend asked me to pick up lunch there.  I was warned even though I was starving do not get the deluxe burger!  Thank goodness I headed that warning, I got their #3, a cheeseburger, fries (you may order regular or spicy) and a drink.  What I pleasant surprise when I opened my container.  A huge burger that was absolutely delicious and tasted like meat!  More fries than I knew what to do with, thankfully I had a friend to help share them.

I highly recommend this little spot, they do drive through and walk up orders.  A couple picnic tables outside allow you to sit and eat.
The staff is always friendly, they get my order correct and I am happy to support a small business verses a corporation.  Plus, their food is 100% better than any of those other fast food burger places.

Foodie, Ranching & Fun blog

This is something I have wanted to do for quite some time.  Find an outlet for food reviews, share recipes and talk about life on "the ranch".
I am originally from Wisconsin where my heart still lies - I love that state very much.  I currently live on a very beautiful place in TN, and I would love to be able to own it one day.  The place I live in Middle TN isn't a working ranch, but I believe it once was a working farm.  I don't know much about its history, but I do love it there!  I live there with my boyfriend Dave, for the past two years we have had a garden and currently we are trying to get this years garden planted.  We also have chickens!  Which I am absolutely crazy about - love their little personalities and their quirks!

Last night I made one of my favorite rolls - it is a Honey-Cheese roll.  A super easy recipe I acquired from Publix.

It starts with four simple ingredients - honey (I preferred local honey, store bought just isn't the same)  Sure the bear is cute, but for better quality honey and better eating find a local honey supply.  Butter, pizza dough (I used crescent rolls this time and it worked out great!) and mozzarella cheese.

Honey-Cheese Rolls
Ingredients:
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
1 (11 oz) can thin crust pizza dough
6 teaspoons honey - divided (I just use a spoon and drizzle it over everything-less messy)

Prep:
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Cut cheese into 6 slices, unroll dough cut into 6 even squared

Directions:
1 - Place 1 cheese slice in center of each dough square with 1 teaspoon each butter and honey.  Fold corners of dough to center of each square and seal completely closed.
2 - Bake 14-15 minutes or until golden and thoroughly cooked.  Serve warm.
(makes 6 servings)

I like to cut extra slices of cheese for the pasta - so I usually get a little larger mozzarella for the meals I make.  It is great with many dishes, last night we had it with pasta, herb & honey chicken with mozzarella.
Yum!