Chipotle Country Ribs with Baked Guacamole

Chipotle Country Ribs
2 - 3 lbs pork country ribs
1 teaspoon bottled Chipotle Seasoning (medium heat)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 sprig fresh Rosemary
1 teaspoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season country ribs with Chipotle Seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add to a baking dish. Add sprig of Rosemary. Cover and bake for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue to bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Drain half the liquid from dish. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil over ribs. Set aside.

Baked Guacamole
1 Avocado, mashed
1 large Golden Delicious Apple, shredded
10 cherrie tomatoes, sliced in quarters
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 Tablespoon red onion, chopped
Juice from 1 lime
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded

Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Add to a mixing bowl. Avocado, apple, tomatoes, salt, Cilantro, garlic, red onion, and lime juice. Mix gently. Add to a small baking dish. Top with Parmesan Cheese and bake 25 minutes or until lightly golden.

Serve Country ribs and Baked Guacamole together with a light salad.

Serves 6

(2006)

"Bandidas" is a film set in 1848 with two beautiful woman who are bank robbers. Penelope Cruz and Salma  Hayek are the outlaws who have Mexico jumpin with excitement. Our recipe for Chipotle Country Ribs with Baked Guacamole brings you the delicious taste of chipotle seasoning and a new twist on guacamole. This recipe from Reel Good Recipes will give you the highest appreciation for Mexican cuisine, but with our creative new twist. Give your same ole same ole weekly menu a huge flavor boost. "Bandidas" film is fun, exciting, and sexy, the perfect compliment to our Chipotle Country Ribs with Baked Guacamole.

Best Ever Hot Deviled Eggs

 

4 large eggs - hard boiled and cut in half lengthwise - add yolks to a mixing bowl

1/2 to 1 whole hot chili pepper (depending on how much heat you want), finely chopped - use your favorite,
I used a red Serrano Pepper

1 Tablespoon celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
2 cooked bacon strips, finely chopped
4 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mustard
Dash of salt and black pepper

Add to the egg yolks, all the ingredients above, except the egg whites. Mix well. Fill the 8 hard boiled egg whites with about 1 Tablespoons of egg yolk filling. Be sure to use all your filling.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Serves 4

(2010)

The just released horror/thriller film "Devil" is heating up the movie theaters right now.  A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the devil is among them. But, which one of these seemingly normal people is pure evil? Hey, you will have to see the film for that answer. Our Best Ever Hot Deviled Eggs will bring the heat and a devilishly delicious taste that will leave you, your family, and friends asking for more. Double or even triple this recipe, so you will have enough, and believe me they won't be around for long. "Devil" the film will bring the heat, but our Best Ever Hot Deviled Eggs are heavenly!

Stir-Fry Spicy Shrimp with Vegetables in Black Bean Garlic Sauce

1 lb large shrimp (cleaned and peeled)
1 Tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon Black Bean Garlic Sauce
2 green onions, chopped (use white and green of onion)
1 -14.5 oz can bean sprouts - drained
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced thin
4 oz baby corn
2 teaspoons Chili Garlic Sauce
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
Dashes of black pepper
1 Tablespoon corn starch, mixed with 1/4 cup water
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Optional - 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped - add to finished dish

Place Wok (or large skillet) over high heat. Let Wok heat up. Add vegetable oil. Allow oil to get very hot and add shrimp. Stir for 2 minutes. Add Black Bean Sauce, green onions, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, baby corn, Chili Garlic Sauce, black pepper, and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add corn starch mixture. Stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Optional - top with chopped fresh parsley.
Optional - serve with steamed rice
Serves 4

(2010)

The original "Karate Kid" was released back in 1984. It was a monster hit starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. It's the story of a boy in need of spiritual and physical training to survive. The 2010 remake stars talented Jaden Smith and the very popular Jackie Chan. This is a must-see film for the young and mature movie lovers. Our recipe for Stir-Fry spicy Shrimp with Vegetables in Black Bean Garlic Sauce is a salute to Asian Cuisine. These shrimp have been karate kicked with fresh vegetables, Black Bean Garlic Sauce, and other flavors to create one high flying dish. "Stir-Fry Spicy Shrimp with Vegetables in Black Bean Garlic Sauce and "The Karate Kid" will be two of your all time favorites.

Peaches and Cream - Southern Style

End of Peach Season Sensational Dessert

Peach Mixture
5 giant (large) fresh peaches - peeled and sliced
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Whipped Cream Mixture
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 Tablespoon sugar
2 Tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mixture for Peaches Over Heat
1 Tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon corn starch - mix with 1/3 cup water
2 Tablespoons butter

1 Refrigerated Pie Crust (unroll and bake)
2 Tablespoons roasted chopped walnuts (heat walnuts in a 400 degree oven for 7 minutes


Add sliced fresh peaches, lemon juice, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a large bowl. Stir gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Over high heat add peaches, corn starch and water, and butter to a sauce pan. Stir. After it boils, lower heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.

Unfold 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust over a glass pie dish. Press crust along bottom and sides. Use a fork to make indents around rim of dish and cut off any excess dough.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Pour peach mixture into pie shell and bake for 30 minutes. After baking remove from oven and let cool for 40 minutes.

Place walnuts in the 400 degree oven in baking pan for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Chill mixing bowl to use for whipped topping.

Add heavy whipped cream to chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer. Whip heavy cream until it thickens and you can form soft peaks, but don't over whip. Add sugar, brandy, and vanilla. Whip until blended with soft peaks.

Use a pastry bag, large plastic baggie or spoon to add whipped topping around edges of peaches. Make a nice peak in the middle. Add walnuts around edges and on top.

Serves 8

(1996)

"James and the Giant Peach" firm was our inspiration for this recipe Peaches and Cream - Southern Style. This firm was a hit when it was released in 1996, with it's fun characters traveling in a giant peach. Enjoyed by kids and adults, much like our recipe. Summer peaches are a "reel" treat, and we have done them up right - southern style! Don't wait too long, peaches will not be available soon, and you won't want to miss preparing this totally yummy dessert. Enjoy our film clip from "James and the Giant Peach" while eating our peachy dish. It doesn't get much better than this folks!

Organic Baby Arugula and Chicken Salad - Angel's Style

5 oz. Organic Baby Arugula (rinsed and dried)
4 boneless and skinless chicken tenderloins
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dashes salt and black pepper (salt and black pepper to taste)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped (you can substitute with red onion)
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, slice into thin strips
6 Baby Bella (small Portabella mushrooms)
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Dash season salt

Season chicken tenderloins with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and black pepper. Add olive oil to skillet over high heat.  After skillet is very hot, add chicken. Turn heat down to medium. Cook for 7 minutes. Turn over chicken and add; garlic, shallots, parsley, red bell pepper, Baby Bella Mushrooms, soy sauce and season salt. Let cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool slightly. Slice chicken into thick strips.

Mix Organic Baby Arugula, chicken tenderloins, and vegetables in a large bowl. Add Light Balsamic Vinaigrette and mix lightly.

Serves 6

(2000)

WOW!! The three baddest chicks in the land were Charlie's Angels, played by Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. These mighty ladies were physically fit and super smart. Sure, they loved a good salad, but they demanded full favor with total satisfaction. Our recipe for Organic Baby Arugula and Chicken Salad - Angel's Style is the dish for a health conscious person who never wants bland. Like our Charlie's Angel's, Organic Baby Arugula and Chicken Salad - Angel's Style is powerful and fabulous!