Fried Rice

2 c white instant rice
3-4 tbsp. soy vay (in the soy sauce aisle)
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 eggs
extra virgin olive oil, keep this handy
1/2 package of mushrooms, sliced and fresh
1 tsp garlic salt

1. Make the rice and set aside.
2. In a non-stick pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil, crack the eggs into this and start separating them as they cook.
3. Add the onion, add the rice, stir around and add the mushrooms and garlic salt.
4. Pour soy vay onto the rice, stir, and add a bit more olive oil.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes on medium.

*courtesy of amyjo

Best Ever Ribs

Ingredients:

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups honey BBQ (I used Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ)
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.DO NOT SKIP THE BAKING!
   
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
4. Cover, and cook on Low 6 hours, or until ribs are tender.

Orzo and Roasted Veggies

Ingredients:

1 box of Orzo
veggies of your choice (red onion, zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, carrots)
1/2 c. olive oil, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 c. crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. Cook paste according to package; set aside
2. Toss washed & cut veggies with olive oil & season with salt & pepper. Roast in oven until done.
3. Combine orzo & veggies and toss with 1/4 c. olive oil, lemon juice & feta.
4. Serve warm or cold.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.