Delilah's Recipes: Crockpot Ribs

Ahh, it is Friday and my last day of posting. I have really had a great time sharing my recipes with all of you and I hope you enjoy them yourselves:) Now, we come to a Bartlett favorite, Spareribs. I will let all of you non-Texans in on a little secret: Barbque is a sauce, not an activity, lol. Actually, in Texas, it is almost a religion.
This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the fall and winter. It also works well in the summer  because you do most of your cooking in the crockpot so the kitchen doesn't get that hot. Also, this recipe serves 4-5 people, but I triple this because, well, these men eat A LOT and leftovers are very yummy. It also means I have to use more than one crockpot, lol.
If you do not like sauerkraut, don't worry. Just toss it out if no one in the family likes it--although I hate any waste of food. It gives the ribs such a wonderful flavor and is an easy way to make sure they are flavorful and tender.

Delilah's Crockpot Ribs

3 lbs of spareribs                           1 (16oz) sauerkraut, drained

1-2 t salt                                             1 apple, cored and diced

1/4 t pepper                                   1 T sugar

Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut spareribs into serving size pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking pan. Brown in over for 15 min then turn over and brown another 10-15 min. Pour off the fat. Spoon sauerkraut into bottom of the slow cooker. Top with apple, then sprinkle apple with sugar. Place ribs on top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the ribs are tender.

Heat oven to 400 or fire up the grill. Place ribs in a pan, or on the grill, cover with your favorite sauce. Cook for 10-15 min, basting with sauce frequently. Serve hot with exta sauce on the side.

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Thanks so much for letting me post recipes again this whole week. Don't forget Delilah's Downfall is now on sale, and Mel is paying homage to beautiful cowboys all week on her blog.

Delilah's Recipes: Killer Chicken Enchiladas

Hey, everyone! How is your week going? One more day and Mel's book Delilah's Downfall. She is super excited and driving her entire family insane with it. Don't forget, she's featuring the American cowboy all this week on her blog. And, in honor of Mel, I thought I would share her favorite TexMex food recipe. The Schroeders are from Texas if you didn't know. Les, her hubby, is a born and bred Texan who is in the Air Force right now. But, they have both spent most their lives in Texas. So, they eat a lot of TexMex food. Since they have been stationed places that sometimes lack authentic TexMex, Mel cooks even more when they are stationed outside of Texas.
Anyway, here is a recipe she adapted from several others she had. It is a family favorite. And that is saying something because getting her family to agree to something is like me trying to get all the Bartlett men to agree to one thing, lol.

Killer Chicken Enchiladas

3 cup of cooked shredded chicken    1 pt whipping cream

1/2 c diced onion                                  4 oz black olives

1 T olive oil                                            1 clove garlic, minced

4 oz diced green chilis                           black pepper to taste

1 pkg (10) large flour tortillas

1 lb shredded Montery Jack and Cheddar Cheese

8 oz cream cheese

Prehead oven to 350 F. Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onnion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add chicken and toss until heated through. On low heat, add cubes of cream cheeses then pepper. Stir. Add green chilies and mix thouroughly. Roll chicken mixture in flour tortillas, then place seam side down in 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top, then place olives on top of that. Pour whipping cream over enchiladas and back 30 min( uncovered) or until cheese is melted and cream is thickened.

Serves 10

Delilah's Recipes: Zesty Bread Spread

Hey, there, Delilah here from Melissa Schroeder's  Delilah's Downfall. Now, as Mel and my best bud India, from Conquering India, knows, I like to keep things simple. Sure, every now and then I like to throw together a meal that makes my men's eyes fall out, but on a working ranch, it is usually easier to keep it simple most the time.
These are hard working men who eat a lot, and I do mean a lot, of food. I like to have something sitting out when they come in so they don't bug me while I'm putting the finishing touches on the meal. One thing they love is my bread spread. It goes well on bread, crackers and even fresh veggies. If I can get Shane to eat celery, I have achieved greatness, lol. I usually make at least a couple flavors, because with four men, they all have different tastes. I tend to use Good Seasonings dressing mix(Italian, Zesty Italian or Garlic and Herb), but a lot of times I grab some Hidden Vallen Ranch because Mason's favorite is Ranch.

Again, Mel is featuring COWBOYS all week on her blog. Stop on by and  enjoy it:)

Zesty Bread Spread

1 80z package cream cheese softened

1 cup mayo

1 package of dried dressing mix 

Mix all the ingredients together, then cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve. Usually does best if you let it sit in the fridge for an hour or two so the flavors can blend.

Variation: Sub milk for mayo and serve with veggies as a dip.

A blurb, an excerpt and lots of happenings!

Hello! I wanted to let everyone know that Delilah's Downfall, the second of the Texas Temptations books, is now up for PREORDER and will be available on Nov 4th!!! I wanted to share a blurb and excerpt, plus I wanted to let  you know of some happenings:) I will be posting here all week long some of Delilah's favorite recipes, and on my own blog, I will be celebrating the American cowboy. That all starts bright and early tomorrow morning.  Oh, and on Thursday, one or all of the Bartlett men will be interviewed on Chatty Characters!
With all that out of the way, here is a little tidbit from Delilah's Downfall.

Delilah's Downfall: Texas Temptations #2
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[Ménage Amour: Erotic Cowboy Ménage a Quatre Romance, F/M/M/M, bondage, sex toys, Interracial]




Delilah Gonzales loves cowboys. She has from very early in her life. But, those in her hometown didn't show much interest, or respect, so she has sworn them off. Plus, she always seems to fall head over heels for them and they always seem to leave. That's before she gets hired as the Bartlett Ranch's cook and housekeeper. When she is faced with not one, but four, gorgeous brothers, she finds herself reevaluating her cowboy ban.



The Bartlett Brothers have been looking for a woman for all them. They each have different needs, wants, and Delilah seems to be the one to fill them all. It doesn't take long before they have her in their bed. But, when she is faced with choosing them over her family, will she stand up to her overbearing brothers, or leave the brothers with broken hearts?



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Can I help you?”


The deep, rich male voice sent a wave of heat down her spine. She couldn’t clearly see the person who had spoken. He was just a dark figure on the porch. Her city-girl instincts kicked in, and she slipped her hand back to the car door handle—just in case.

“My name is Delilah Gonzales. I’m the new cook for the Bartlett Ranch.”

A beat of silence, then a sigh. “It figures.”

Hard boots slammed against the steps as he came into view. In the orange glow of the lamp above, she could make out the features of the man. Oh, Lordy. Short golden brown hair, a hard jaw, and the most amazing mouth she had ever seen on a man. Full and sensuous…it was hard not to stare. But she forced her gaze to travel down his body, and it was a long trip. A white T-shirt was tucked neatly into worn jeans that hugged his lean hips. By the time she met his deep blue-green eyes, little bursts of heat flowed through her blood.

“Are you Shane Bartlett?”

He shook his head, and she felt a twinge of disappointment. Even when she had interviewed over the phone, she had felt some kind of connection to her new employer. With her reaction to this man, she hoped they were one and the same.

“I’m his brother, Mason.”

“Brother?” Then she remembered her conversation with Shane. “Oh, he mentioned it was a family-run ranch.”

“If you stick around, you’ll find out that Shane is usually light on details when it suits him.”

A sinking feeling enveloped her. “There is a job, isn’t there? I have a contract.”


There had to be a job. She had given up a very lucrative position in San Antonio to move closer to her family. And she had needed a change of scenery. This seemed like the perfect option.

“Yes, there is. But I have a feeling ranch life is something you aren’t looking for.”

She straightened her spine. “I can assure you, Mr. Bartlett, I can handle life out in the wilds of West Texas.”

His lips twitched, and some of his stiffness drained. “I bet you can. But putting up with my brother is a full-time job.”

She opened her mouth to ask what he meant when another deep, resonate voice interrupted her. “Are you already spreading lies about me, big brother?”

She turned her head in the direction of the voice and just about swallowed her tongue for the second time that day. Of the same build, broad in the shoulders, lean in the waist, and with the same blue-green eyes, Shane’s resemblance to his brother stopped there. Long, straight, light blond hair cascaded over his shoulders and ended somewhere in the vicinity of what she was sure was a very fine ass.

“No. I was telling her what a pain in the ass you are.”

Shane tossed his brother an amused look, then smiled at her. Holy moley! The flash of white in the darkness, and a chin dimple to boot. Delilah curled her toes inside her shoes.


“I assume you are Delilah Gonzales.”

Her brain scrambled the moment she heard him speak her name. She cleared her throat. “Yes. From what I gather, you’re Shane Bartlett.”

He jogged down the steps and stepped neatly in front of his brother. With long-practiced ease, he took her hand, then pressed the palm of his other on top of it. The rough calluses on his palms told her this was not a vanity ranch: these men ran their own ranch.

“I am. I was getting a bit worried about you since I expected you earlier today.”

“I took a wrong turn a ways back.”

She would have explained that her GPS system had taken her the wrong way, but her legendary concentration dissolved at his touch, at the way his fingers slipped over her sensitive flesh.

“I thought you were from around here.”

She didn’t respond right away. He cocked his head to the side and watched her. It was then she realized that she would never be able to think straight with him touching her.


She pulled her hand away, and she could tell by the twinkle in his eye he knew exactly why she had done it.
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