Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida family events

We continue to send best wishes to those affected by the current health crisis. While we remain vigilant and continue our efforts to remain under quarantine, here are some of our favorite recipes that may help spice up your meal routine this weekend.

• Fall-Off-the-Bone Oven Baked Ribs

Ingredients/Tools

• One rack of ribs (baby back or spare ribs, whichever you prefer) cut into smaller sections of no more than 3 ribs

• Your favorite dry rub seasoning, BBQ sauce or marinade

• Foil

Preparation

• Season the ribs with your chosen sauce/marinade/rub

• Wrap each seasoned small rib section in enough foil to cover and wrap completely

• Let marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

• Place foil-wrapped ribs in a baking dish or tray and bake for 2 hours

• Once finished baking, allow to cool slightly and add BBQ sauce if desired. Serve with your favorite sides.

• Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 1/2 cups crushed pretzels

• 6 oz package strawberry flavored gelatin

• 2 cups boiling water

• 3 cups strawberries, chilled

• 8 oz package cream cheese

• 1 cup white sugar

• 8 oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

• Cream butter or margarine with the brown sugar. Mix in the pretzels and pat mixture into the bottom of one 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.

• In a medium bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and stir in the strawberries. Chill until partially thickened.

• In a small bowl beat the cream cheese and white sugar together until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled crust, making sure to seal the edges. Chill then pour the gelatin mixture over he cream cheese layer. Chill until firm.

• Pizza Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 16 oz package of spaghetti

• Olive oil

• One medium red onion, chopped

• Four cloves of garlic, minced

• 16 oz package of ground beef, turkey or chicken

• salt and pepper, and other seasonings you wish to add

• Two 3.5 oz packages of sliced pepperoni

• 45 oz container of your favorite pasta sauce

• Shredded mozzarella cheese

• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Cook pasta according to directions on box

• In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• Add onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes or until onion begins to become translucent

• Add ground meat and season with salt and pepper. Stir fry until meat is fully cooked. Add pepperoni and saute about 5 minutes more.

• In a large pot, pour pasta sauce and heat until it begins to simmer.

• Add to the pasta sauce the cooked meat mixture and evenly combine

• Add cooked pasta to meat sauce and evenly combine

• Place each serving on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella to taste

• Serve with your favorite garlic bread

Best wishes for a great weekend!