Thanksgiving Turkey (I know - didn't really have a good place to post this so we put under "chicken")

Submitted by Joe Russo

Here is how we cooked the turkey on Wed:.

1 cup of olive oil

1 cup balsamic vinegar

Mix & add:

1/4 cup of basil

1/4 cup of oregano

2 tablespoons of salt

Mix

3 tablespoons of crush garlic rubbed in cavity

Bake & cook as directed.

Thanksgiving Turkey

Submitted by the Russo's

Here is how we cooked the turkey on Wed.

1 cup of olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
Mix & add:
1/4 cup of basil
1/4 cup of oregano
2 tablespoons of salt
Mix
3 tablespoons of crush garlic rubbed in cavity

Bake & cook as directed.

Sarah's energy bars

Put into a cuisanart:

2 cups dried cherries
2 cups halved cashews (can be salted or not - I use a blend of both kinds.  If you go with unsalted I would throw in a few dashes of salt)
3 tblsp coconut oil
3 scoops protein powder
a healthy dash of cinnamon

Cuise.  scoop mixture into a pan or baking dish and press into it till flat.  Freeze for a little while.  Then cut into squares and "roll them" in a plate of powdered sugar (or half powdered sugar half flour).  Then put squares into a container in the freezer and store there until you're ready to take them out for your exercise bouts.

Slow Cooker Country Ribs

I have to give credit where credit is due. When my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease my younger sister showed up the very next day with a sack full of gluten free food and this cookbook. (Thanks Aubs) Since my daughter was only two when she was diagnosed I was having a hard time finding recipes that were mild enough for her palette. I have found and use a lot of really great recipes from this book. This recipe is one of them. I have made a few adjustments, but basically it is the same. Here it is:


Country Ribs

2 lbs lean country style pork ribs
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup applesauce
3 Tblspn Ketchup (I actually use BBQ sauce)
1 Tblspn Worcestershire sauce
2 Tblspn Lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Lay the ribs in a slow cooker. In a bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients. Pour the sauce over the ribs. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 8 hours.