Pepper Rub For Steaks

Around our house we LOVE steaks! Especially in the summer when we are grilling all the time. This is a great pepper rub that's not too spicy.

2 Tbsp. cracked peppercorns

1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. garlic salt

*This is enough for about 4 large steaks

Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce

I HATE running out of my favorite store brand BBQ sauce but , sometimes it happens!! Here is a quick and easy recipe that even the kiddos will like!! Even better, almost ALL of us have these ingredients on hand 24-7!

1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce

1 tsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. Worcerstershire sauce

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Orange Glaze For Ham

If you live in Utah , you have probably had the privilege of tasting a honey baked ham. They are SO delicious! But they cost a fortune. So instead of spending $65 on a one, pick up a ham from your local grocery store, and try using this glaze on top. It is amazing. I make a ham like this every year for Thanksgiving AND Christmas!

1 can (6 oz) of orange juice (with NO pulp)

1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 tsp. dried mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar, set aside

1-Combine the first four ingredients and heat. Stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. This will make about one cup.

2-Place ham in a large, shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees, 15-20 min per pound.

3-After 30 min of baking time, spread top generously with glaze. Continue baking one hour, basting every ten minutes with more orange glaze, until meat is richly glazed.

4- When ham has completely cooked sprinkle 1/2 c. brown sugar on top of the glaze, covering the entire ham. Place in oven for additional 5-8 min, until sugar forms a 'crust." DO NOT overcook!

*This glaze recipe is for a 6-7 pound ham. If your ham is larger or smaller, half or double the recipe.

Hearty Meat Spaghetti sauce

This spaghetti sauce is super good, and much better than just a bottle of Prego! It calls for a lot of ingredients but nothings beats that homemade taste! (Chaelin I hope you like this, let me know!)

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, minced (I used bottled, minced, garlic. 1 1/2 Tbsp)
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried basil (I use this IF I have it on hand)
2 teaspoons dried marjoram (I never use this)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

1-In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. crock pot

2-Stir in green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, sugar and seasonings; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until bubbly. Serve over spaghetti.

*You do not have to let this simmer for 8 hours if you don't have the time. All it does is let the flavors soak in together.

Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

At our house we LOVE pasta. I was looking for a long time to find a really good Alfredo sauce. I can't remember where I came across this one, but it is the best I've had so far. Give it a try on your next pasta dish!

1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, cubed (can use light but NOT fat free)
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
1 stick butter/ margarine, softened
1/2 c. milk
Pepper & salt to taste

Cook in medium sauce pan on the stove over low heat, until mixture becomes bubbly. Be sure NOT to scald. This mixture begins to cook very quickly once it has heated through.

Olive Garden House Dressing

8 oz. Paul Newman Vinegar and Oil Dressing
1 clove garlic, peeled, minced (or just use bottled minced garlic)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
3 pkgs. Sweet and Low, or 1 Tbsp. sugar

Place in a dressing bottle, shake well. Refrigerate and let sit for 24 hours before serving.