Rib Rub

I so wanted to name today's recipe meat rub, but it just didn't sound right.  This recipe can be used on any type of meat. I honestly don't know where I found the recipe and as always it has evolved since I found it. I tried it as the original stated and the kids said it had too much of a taco taste in it. So out went the cumin. Then they said it wasn't BBQ enough, so I added more brown sugar. This is the current state and only mild hints that something is off. I know what it is but I don't want to tell them because I like it! This should be combined with a BBQ sauce after it is cooked and I think it would be amazingly over the top lock your fingers good!

Rib Rub
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4-1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 TBSP each
    Garlic powder
    Onion powder
    Smoked paprika (plain works too)
    Chili powder
    Coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper

I doubled and put the rub in a large ziploc bag with the ribs for an hour before grilling. They were tastier and the flavors were stronger. It also works to lay your ribs on a piece of tinfoil  (heavy duty) and place on grill then top with your rub and let it slowly cook. Enjoy my Crazies!

Grilled Baked Potatoes

I have a ton of potatoes and am bored with baked potatoes, so when I found this recipe I was excited!

As with most recipes this one was just a basic recipe that needed help and didn't really give you many details or steps. As I went made up my own directions and added them in parentheses.

Grilled Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (opt)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (opt)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary (opt)
salt to taste
(I used olive oil, salt, pepper, different Lawry garlic salts and cheese.)
Directions

Place the potatoes into a large pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until tender.

(I baked mine in a 350 oven for 30-45, just enough to tender so you can still slice)

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. (Here I sliced the potatoes lengthwise, I cut 3 slices per potato) Drain potatoes, cut in half  and toss with olive oil, black pepper, rosemary and salt to taste.

Place the potatoes skin-side down over indirect heat on the grill and reserve liquid. (I covered my grill with tin foil and laid out the slices.)

Grill for about 15 minutes. Remove potatoes to a serving plate and sprinkle with the reserved olive oil mixture.
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Grilled Lettuce

Yep, grilled lettuce! So today I am going to share the link only to the recipe, because I can not give it the justice it deserves.  They did an amazing job giving us step by step and amazing pictures.  Does anyone else hear New Kids on the Block singing "Step by Step, ooo Baby"?  No?  Just me then?  This is why I work in an Asylum...

Grilled Lettuce, go check it out.  It is amazing stuff and so yummy. I've had it but my kids haven't, so I'm trying it out on them for lunch today! We've been using the grill/griddle they got me for Mother's Day, so this will be perfect.

Hope you are having the craziest and most memorable day ever!

Healthy Grilled Cheese

I found a recipe similar to this on Hungry Girl's website, but I really didn't care for some of the ingredients so I did a little revamp.  So check mine out and then head over to HG for their version!

Healthy Grilled Cheese
1/4-1/2 of a small onion
coconut oil
Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss
1-2 slices of bread

Put enough coconut oil in a small pan to caramelize the onions.  After they are to your liking, in a small bowl add the Laughing Cow cheese.  Mix until the cheese is melted and it is mixed well. Add your bread to your pan to toast.  After toasted spread the onion cheese mix on the bread.  You can make it with 1 or 2 slices of bread.

Enjoy!  Goes great with tomato soup just like the regular grilled cheese!