Bored Cook In The Kitchen

Tried and true recipes, new twists on old favorites, and new dishes to expand my family's palate.

Category Archives: Sauces, Marinades & Rubs

Smothered Roast Beef

I make roast beef several different ways and this is just one of them.  This, to me, is the ultimate comfort roast beef which is simple to make and delicious to eat.  And I do something special with the leftovers I will share with you in another post. This is a cross between a roast [...]

Spare ribs with homemade BBQ sauce

I love a baby back rib and order them often when we go out to eat to anyplace famous for their ribs.  But a spare rib is my first choice to make at home.  More meat and more flavor makes for a great BBQ! This is a several step process that you will begin the day [...]

Ranch Chicken

I’ve looked at Pioneer Woman’s Ranch Style Chicken for months, and finally decided it was time to try it. Chicken breast, honey mustard marinade, bacon and cheddar cheese.  These are not bad things!  This was quick and easy to throw together and my family enjoyed it.  I’ll give you the link here for the recipe that [...]

Grilled Lime and Cilantro Shrimp

We grilled these little shrimpies up the other night, and they were gone in minutes.  Truly. I cleaned them early in the day and then mixed up one of my most favorite marinades.  You might remember seeing it here.  It’s become a favorite in our house and we’ve used it on chicken, pork, and now [...]

Smooth Salsa

Salsa is one of my most favorite things to eat.  And the greatest thing about it is it’s good for you and it’s fat-free.  You can put it on anything, rice, chicken, beans, salads, or just dip some chips and chow down.  If I’m running out of ideas on what to eat I’ll grill some [...]