Foolproof Rib Roast

Our rib roast came out perfect. This is also known as a Christmas Roast.

1 (5 pounds) standing beef rib roast

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. Rub the seasoning onto the roast.

Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. Do not open the door.

 Leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to reheat the roast. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.

Picture Credit and another recipe from Southern Living see HERE

This is how my roast turned out.

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Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies

Santa would love these! Creamy peanut butter delightful cookies. Let's make up a batch.

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup Crisco Shortening

1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 egg

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Heat oven to 375.

Combine peanut butter, Crisco, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer till will blended. Add egg. Beat just until blended. Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. VARIATION: Flatten slightly in crisscross pattern with tines of fork. Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes, or until set and just beginning to brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to kitchen counter top.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Picture by Allrecipes.com

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Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce

 

It wouldn't be the holiday dinner without cranberry sauce. This recipe frees up your time because it is cooked in a slow-cooker. The sweet-tart taste you love and expect from the fresh and dried cranberries make a deeper complex cranberry sauce flavor.

2 (12-oz.) packages fresh cranberries

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

1 tablespoon orange zest

Stir together first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup water in a lightly greased 3 1/2- to 4-qt. slow cooker.

Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until cranberries begin to pop.

Uncover and cook 30 minutes. Stir in dried cranberries and orange zest. Cool completely, stirring often (about 1 hour; mixture will thicken as it cools). Cover and chill 8 hours. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

A Southern Living Recipe

Photo Credit Iain Bagwell

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Perfect Turkey Gravy

An easy and homemade rich taste doesn't get any better than this.

1 package of Turkey Gravy Mix (McCormick)

1 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups cold water

1/2 cup turkey pan drippings or turkey broth

1/2 cup chopped cooked turkey giblets

Mix turkey gravy mix and flour in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in water and turkey drippings with whisk until smooth. Stir in chopped turkey giblets.

Stirring frequently, cook on medium heat until gravy comes to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. (Gravy will thicken upon standing.)

Picture McCormick

Recipe McCormick

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Swirl Cake with Chocolate Ganache

I love pumpkin and I love chocolate! What a perfect combo.

Find this recipe on my new blog 

Little Cypress Lodge 

https://littlecypresslodge.blogspot.com/2024/10/pumpkin-chocolate-swirl-cake-with.html

Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Peppers and Spinach

Shrimp Scampi with a little twist. Add spinach and roasted pepper. I've even used sun-dried tomatoes to the dish. Chicken broth really lightens up this meal.

Find this recipe on my new blog 

Little Cypress Lodge 

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https://littlecypresslodge.blogspot.com/2024/09/shrimp-scampi-with-spinach.html