BRISKET

Hello Foodie Friends. Today we are taking a field trip to our friend Dee's house, where she is going to teach me the secrets to her mouth watering BRISKET!!!!

When Dee was laid up following knee surgery, Penny took over some of her Lasagna and my Chili Sketti. Now she wants to return the favor. And who am I to turn down a cooking lesson???? Especially BRISKET.

 Yes Howie, I said BRISKET. Let's hop in the car and make the long drive to Dee's house. (three blocks away)

First thing we have to do upon arrival is say hello to the cute doggies

Say hello to :

 HENRY

 CHLOE

AND SIMON.... PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND'S COUSIN

LET'S GET TO COOKIN'

Start by putting a 5 to 6 pound Brisket in a pan. 

Now, pretend that Brisket is your EX-WIFE

Stab her over and over until you feel better.

(just kidding, no calls please)

Sprinkle the top with Lipton Onion Soup Mix

 Rub it into the meat

 Loved this one

Now Sprinkle GARLIC POWDER, GARLIC SALT AND PEPPER

(amounts to taste)

RUB IT ALL IN

Put 1 onion (sliced up) on top 

ADD 1 CUP OF WATER UNDER THE MEAT (¼ CUP IN EACH CORNER)

Cover and seal WELL with foil

 
Place in a pre heated 325 degree oven  

BAKE FOR 5 TO 5 ½ HOURS

IF YOU WANT TO ADD TATERS AND CARROTS, DO SO FOR THE LAST HOUR. We did not.

Now the hardest part of the afternoon

DO NOT MESS WITH IT...

LEAVE IT ALONE..LET IT COOK

DON'T TOUCH IT (really, I mean it)

Now you can play with the dogs, or have a refreshing adult beverage. I did both.

When the Brisket is done, place it on a cutting board.

SAVE the juices in a separate container (you'll thank me later)

Slice it thin and put on a serving plate.

Pour some of the juice over the Brisket (told you so)

Serve with Baked up Tater and Peas.

And don't forget the refreshing adult beverage.

As Guy Fieri says "SHUT THE FRONT DOOR"

This recipe puts the "D" in DELICIOUS. Seriously dude, you gotta make this. It is one of the simplest recipes ever. Really, TRUST ME!!!!!

Many thanks to our friend Dee for sharing this with us. (And with you) 

I love road trips, especially when it involves cooking with friends and playing with cute doggies.

See how easy cooking at home is???? Thanks for joining us.

Next up:   GAME DAY... I think we might try Mexicanese.

Live Long and Prosper and  KEEP COOKING !!!!

 

 

GAME DAY PIZZA ON THE GRILL

          It's Football Game Day here at the house, and Florida is ready to take on the Vols from Tennessee.

          Tennessee is having a down year (again) and we aren't sure what kind of year the Gators are having. (again) We lost our starting Quarterback last week at Kentucky. He is out for the season. So we are turning to a new kid who hasn't started a game since his Freshman year in High School

          That being said, let's get a refreshing adult beverage and settle in for a noon time kick off.

 

           Well, that turned out pretty well. 

Football at Tennesee

           Let's turn our attention to an early dinner. PIZZA on the grill.

           Today, we will be using our Big Green Egg. We find that we can get it hotter than a gas grill and control the temperature better.

One of our 'first attempts'

          But you can (and we have) use a Gas Grill with a Flat Top.

 I think I need a bigger flat top

          First, let's get our stuff together.

          Pizza Dough, As you know, we are low carbing so Penny found some good low carb dough up in Gainesville. 

          Let's saute up some sausage. (when done, set aside)

          And cut up some Peppers and Onions. Penny cut up some olives for hers.

          I like FRESH mushrooms, so let's saute up about 8 ounces of White Mushrooms. Throw them in the pan wit a little splash of EVOO.

     Don't forget the PEPPERONI !!!

Now for the CHEESE  !!!!

You'll need the Parmesan.

.And LOTS of Mozzarella. (You can grate your own or use the packaged stuff.)

For the sauce, we like the RAO'S.

 You will also need some EVOO and Garlic Salt

 And a beer. (That's for me not the PIZZA)

Time to check in on our bonus game this week. UCF and Pittsburgh.

          SAY WHAT ????

           It would turn into the best game of the season. Pitt pulled off the upset 35-34.

Let's make some PIZZA.

On an upside down baking pan, set you dough on some FREEZER Paper. (DO NOT USE WAX PAPER)

CUT THE PAPER IN THE SIZE OF THE DOUGH 

Add some EVOO

 Using a spoon, spread the oil around

Add your sauce (I like ALOT)

Don't forget the Garlic Salt

 Time for some Sausage

Onions

 Green and Red Peppers

 Mushrooms !!!!!

 Add a good sprinkle of Parmesan

 Looking GOOD !!!

 Here comes the shredded Mozzarella

 And the Pepperoni

Wow, doesn't that look good ??

 Get your grill up around 500 degrees and carefully place the Pizza on the grill. (Use a PIZZA STONE)

Leave the paper on the bottom and cook for 3 minutes.

After three minutes use a pair of tongs to remove the paper.

Cook for another three minutes

USE YOUR TIMER !!

When done,  CAREFULLY slide the Pizza back on the upside down baking pan

We're ready !!!!

 

 Place on a cutting board and cut to size

 Enjoy with a refreshing adult beverage

Make enough for leftovers !!!!!

Now we can play with the President

I guess not.....

So give Pizza a try on a good grill. Ours was great !!!!!! It went well with some great football on a beautiful Florida Day.

Live Long and Prosper