Brisket

     My mom used to make brisket every New Year's Day - it was something we looked forward to!  When you have an oven and time, cooking is pretty easy...

Brisket

1/2 of a large brisket
Tony Chachere's Seasoning Mix
Garlic Powder
Salt
4 cups water or beef broth

Put brisket in large roasting pan.  Cover with seasoning (you can use whatever seasoning you like).  Add 4 cups of water to bottom of pan.  Do not throw away the juice at the bottom!  You can use that as a gravy. Cover and cook at 350 degrees for about 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes or so.  I cook it until it falls apart when you stick it with a fork.

I only cook 1/2 the brisket at a time because I am not feeding that many people usually.  If you are having a large gathering, or have a big family, cook the whole thing.  Cook it at least 4 hours though!

If you have any leftovers, add bar-be-q sauce to the meat and bake it at 350 degrees for about 30-45 minutes. Put the meat into a hamburger bun or french bread.  Eat it as a pulled brisket sandwich!

Delicious!

Best Brownines I Ever Made

   I have tried all kinds of brownies, but this is my favorite!  It's not hard either...I always have trouble with the edge of the brownies being too crunchy.  I have tried lowering the oven temperature, and decreasing the baking time.  Adding icing to it and letting it sit awhile took care of that problem.  They were even better the day after I made them!  Very moist and divine....

Brownies

1 box brownie mix - bake according to directions on box.  I like a moist, not cake type brownie.  Let cool before pouring icing on top.

For Icing:

1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup melted butter

Mix all ingredients in a small pot and heat until everything is melted.
Pour over cooked brownie while it's still in baking pan.

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Let me know what you think!