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Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs

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Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have BBQ. Then again, I live in Florida so I can basically do anything summer-y any season…but I digress..

Here’s a yummy, man-approved recipe for slow cooked BBQ ribs.

Ingredients:

3 lbs ribs

1/4 c brown sugar

3/4 c bbq sauce

1 tsp cayenne

2 yellow onions

Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons of olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

 

1. Combine cayenne, brown sugar and barbecue sauce in a large bowl. Dip ribs into the mixture individually and save remainder.

2. Season ribs to taste and brown in the oven. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan, chop onions heat in pan with salt and pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Caramelize for 20-30 min.

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3. Place ribs into the slow cooker with caramelized onions and remaining BBQ sauce mixture. Combine and cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Change to LOW for remaining 2 hours.

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4. Remove ribs and stuff your face!

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5. Or be classy like me and make a hoagie!

 

Let me know what you think!

 

Homemade Tilapia Sub!

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Who doesn’t love a good sub? They are delicious, wonderfully filling & take only a few minutes to put together. Since we cant possibly do anything halfway, I figured I would show you all a simple yet glam version of a healthy sub.

 Get ready to show off…

One hoagie

One piece of tilapia (about 4 oz)

Olive oil

1/2 cup of spinach

2 slices of muenster cheese

one small tomato sliced

a few slices of red onion

Goya Adobo

salt, pepper, garlic powder, lime juice to taste

Since tilapia cooks rather quickly, this is the time to start toasting the bread. I have one of those toasters that looks like an easy bake oven – and those work great for when you don’t want to use your oven. I live in Florida….so that’s every day. Cook the tilapia in olive oil on medium high heat and season with the spices to your liking. I like to cut it up with the wooden spoon so it cooks faster. When thats done get your toasted bread, add the cheese, veggies and tilapia. Pour some lime juice on top. Smell. Drool. Eat.

I kid you not, this was one of the most delicious subs i’ve ever tried. To save some calories change to whole wheat bread and skip the cheese. I worked out so I decided I could treat myself…ha. 

I hope you love it!

Saturday Morning = Oatmeal + Cartoons

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Good morning!

Who remembers being seven years old and waking up early to watch Looney Toons and going cookoo for Cocoa Puffs? I certainly do…

Unfortunately, we are now at that awkward phase in between having a slowed down metabolism and actually being able to afford going out to eat. Also, it is quite possible that while you’re starting out you will have to work on Saturdays and may need something quick & easy (and hopefully healthy).

So this lovely bowl of mush at the top is my solution! They are my *next day* chocolatey oats. I made extra oats yesterday and had to figure something out for these.

How To:

1/2 cup of oats (your choice, i’m not fancy)

1 cup of water

1 tsp cocoa powder

1 packet of stevia (i use the Truvia brand)

A dash of almond milk

A handful of blueberries

Half a banana

First, cook oats per instructions. Times can vary depending on the type of oats you are using. Then add the cocoa powder and stevia. Cook until it is all mixed together. Add almond milk. Cook for another 30 seconds or so. Serve. Top with blueberries and banana.

Although oatmeal is not the most aesthetically pleasing meal on Earth, it does the trick. This is certainly a good alternative to those sugary cereals we grew accustomed to loving in our youth. Try different flavors and fruits and soon you will become a believer…promise.

Do any of you have oatmeal recipes that help curb those cravings for sweets?