Ingredients 2 racks of ribs (about 5 1/4 pounds) 1 cup jack daniel’s whisky 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp worcestershire sauce 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dry mustard crushed red pepper flakes to taste salt and pepper to taste How to prepare Prepare the grill. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ribs and the red pepper flakes and boil for 30 minutes. This partially cooks the ribs before you grill them. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine all of the other ingredients and cook over medium heat... 

Ingredients 1 cup fresh claw crab meat 1 cup small shrimp chopped peeled and deveined 2 tbsp reduced-calorie margarine 1 cup very finely chopped onions 1/4 cup very finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup very finely chopped celery 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground oregano 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 1/3 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup very finely chopped green onion 1 tbsp very finely chopped parsley 2 cups cooked rice How to prepare In a medium saucepan over high heat, melt margarine. Add the onions, bell pepper, and celery and saut Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 1/2 cup lentils, dried 1/2 cup navy beans, dried 2 lg onions, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 6 med red bell peppers, chopped 2 tsp basil, dried 1 tsp marjoram, dried 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp thyme, dried 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground 3 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water 1/4 cup dry red wine 2 tbsp dry sherry 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped How to prepare Cover the lentils and navy beans with plenty of cold water and soak them overnight or for at least 4 hours. Drain and set them aside. In a large deep saucepan, saut Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp paprika 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp red pepper (or to taste) 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water How to prepare Combine everything and simmer for 15 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, if possible. Serve on the side with the ribs. Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 6 bacon slices, thick 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/3 cup flour 1 qt milk 2 cup half and half 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 tsp garlic juice 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 2 tbsp parsley 3/4 cup croutons How to prepare In a 4 qt pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Set aside. Pour out bacon grease reserving 3 tbsp saut Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 4 tbsp butter 2 lbs lg shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Pn of salt 3/4 cup vermouth 2 cans italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped 3 oz feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley, or 1 tbsp dried parsley How to prepare Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in lg skillet. Add shrimp, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, and salt. Cook until shrimp are almost pink, turning once. (2 1/2 minutes) transfer shrimp to large, shallow casserole using slotted spoon. Arrange in single layer. Add vermouth to skillet and boil until reduced... 

Ingredients Vegetable oil 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1+1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg Hot pepper sauce- optional How to prepare Preheat oven to 250 f. Line baking sheet with paper towels. In lg deep skillet heat 2″ oil over med heat until hot but not smoking. In lg bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In small bowl beat together buttermilk and egg, stir into cornmeal mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Cook in batches until hush puppies are golden on all sides and float to the top, 3-5 minutes. Drain... 

Ingredients 6 oz jose cuervo especial tequila 10-12 fresh mint leaves 1 tbsp sugar 4 lemon twists How to prepare Finely chop the mint leaves with the sugar. Place in a shaker and add tequila. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-4 hours. Strain into 4 chilled glasses and serve with lemon twists. Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 5 tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-1/2 lbs fresh string beans, trimmed 1 cup tomatoes salt and pepper to taste How to prepare In a large skillet, heat the olive oil with 2 tbsp of the cooking oil. Add onion and cook over medium heat until lightly wilted. Add string beans and the remaining oil, cover, and cook at medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking for another three to five minutes. Check seasoning. Allow to cool and then refrigerate. Yield: four to six servings. Share/Bookmark 

Ingredients 3/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed lobio vinaigrette dressing: 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp chopped onions 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp salad oil salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste How to prepare Cut beans into 2″ lengths and boil in salted water until barely tender, about five to six minutes. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water and ice cubes to set the color; drain. To make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine the parsley, onions, cilantro, garlic and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil; season to taste....