BBQ Shortribs

If your a meat eater, look forward to lots of recipes for beef! Our neighbors raise Black Angus, and we bough a side of beef.

For my non-meat pals, don’t worry, There will be plenty of non-meat recipes coming your way.

4.5 lb beef short ribs

Salt and pepper

2/3 c brown sugar

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp liquid smoke

Preheat oven to 300.

Season with salt and pepper.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, stir until combined and pour over shortribs.

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 hours. Remove foil, baste the ribs and bake for another 30 minutes.

Serves 4 – 6.

Ricotta Stuffed Portobellos

These are so quick and easy! Serve with a salad and you have a quick weeknight meal!

4 large portobello mushrooms, gills and steam removed

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 c ricotta cheese

1/4 c chopped basil

1/4 c parmesan cheese, grates

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Mix cheeses, basil and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Brush mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill fill side up for 5 minutes, flip and grill a other 6 – 8 minutes until tender. Mound ricotta in the cap and grill for 5 minutes until hot.

Serves 4.