Two Years Later....I'm learning how to cook!!

Sister!! I told you I wanted to post something on our blog, and here it is! I can't believe it's been two years since we started this project. I hope we can start posting more regularly, now that the kids are getting older and (at least for me) there is more time in the kitchen than previously.

I am teaching myself how to cook this year - sort of a New Year's resolution - and it's going well, albeit not without the occasional mistakes and errors (like using soy milk in a quiche instead of dairy....not, I repeat, not a good idea!) But I've enjoyed every minute and for the most part, so have the children.

This is Jewish Brisket, a recipe given to me by Shelley many, many years ago. She made it for the family on some of the holidays, and I loved it then - and now. Here is the recipe, which is easy and so delicious:

1. 2 pound brisket (first cut) or more if there's a larger party

- Rub salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides of meat.
-Place on rack in shallow pan and bake uncovered for 2 hours at 350.
-Let cool before slicing (thin slices)

2. Sauce

-1 large onion, chopped
-1/4 cup oil
-8 oz bottle ketchup
-1/4 cup brown sugar
-1/2 Tb vinegar
-1 Tb worcestershire
-1/4 Tsp dry mustard
-1/2 Tsp salt

Cook onions in oil until tender. Add all other ingredients and simmer 15 minutes. Put sliced meat and sauce in covered pan for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until tender.