Memorial Day Dinner Party Menu

Do you know what you’ll be making this coming memorial day weekend?

How about try some new items instead of hamburgers and hot dogs routine? Something like Brazillian-Style-Pork Ribs? Sweet potato fries and Mexican Bean Salad? Sounds odd together? It’s not, in fact it’s all completely delicious!

Brazillian-Style Pork Ribs

I found this delicious recipe and I couldn’t be happier. Instead of waiting hours for pork ribs in the oven or on the grill, try boiling them. YES, boiling them with great ingredients and spices, you’ll be shocked at how easy, quick and delicious it is!

Ingredients (serves 6):

Directions:

1. Place the spareribs into a large pot, and fill with just enough water to cover.
2. Add the soy sauce, garlic, rosemary, oregano, bay leaves, lime juice and 3/4 of the parsley.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered over medium heat until the water has completely evaporated, about 25 minutes.
4. When all of the water is gone, remove the bay leaves, and allow meat to brown, turning occasionally.
5. Use a spatula to scrape up browned bits and softened garlic from the bottom of the pot, and toss them with the pork.
6. The garlic will dissolve onto the meat.
7. Remove the meat, and drain on paper towels.
8.  Season with black pepper and garnish with lime wedges and remaining parsley.

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• Olive Oil, for tossing
• 5 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch long slices, then 1/4-wide inch strips, using a crinkle cut knife
• Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Line a sheet tray with parchment. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat.
3. Sprinkle with  ingredients.
4.  Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
5. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.
6. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Mexican Bean Salad

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, onion, jalapenos, red bell pepper, cilantro, tomato, olive oil, lime juice, honey, pepper and salt.
2. Mix well and allow to sit 1 hour before serving.

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