I don't know when this crazy obsession for meal planning started, but one thing I do know is that it has worked for us the past ten years and it's about time I share my tips and tricks!


First things first, it’s all about the planning! I take my “menu ideas” list {the link is found on the sidebar to your right}, and plan out my entire month in advance on our calendar in the kitchen. What works best for us is the following:


Sundays = a nice meal

Mondays = chicken

Tuesdays = soup/pasta

Wednesdays = beef

Thursdays = fish

Fridays = Date Nights {i.e. no cooking}!

Saturdays = misc

This way we rotate meals so we aren’t stuck in a rut. I then take my “grocery list” {the link is found on the sidebar to your right} and make my shopping list for the next 2 weeks. Remember, initially this takes more time in the beginning, but then your entire month is planned and you won’t have to figure out what’s for dinner plus I promise it saves money on your grocery bill!

January 11, 2009

Country Style Ribs
















Country Style Ribs


6-8 boneless country style ribs


Sauce:

1/2 onion, chopped

1 cup ketchup

1 cup water

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 tsp chili powder

1 tbls minced garlic

1 tbls worcestershire sauce

1 tbls brown sugar

2 tsp dry mustard


Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and cook on medium until it boils.  Pour over ribs and cook for 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low.  Serve with rice using the sauce as gravy.

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