Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Did Dave Pelzer's Mother from "A Child Called It" Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

During the entire time I was reading "A Child Called It' , I couldn't help but draw correlations between David Pelzer's mother (Catherine Roerva Christen Pelzer) and Borderline Personality Disorder. After I was finished reading the book, I started my search to see what mental illness Catherine had suffered. All I have managed to find was that she was mentally ill and an alcoholic. No details have emerged of what type of mental illness she suffered. So, with the facts about Catherine from "A Child Called It" and professional resources about BPD, I will pose case that Catherine suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

Dave Pelzer paints the picture of a seemingly normal childhood until his mother's behavior changed radically. He describes his mother as a "wicked witch" on (pg 30), which hit the nail on the head. She exhibits the behavior of the prototypical BPD Witch. "The darkness within the borderline Witch is annihilating rage. Her inner experience is the conviction of being evil, and her behavior evokes submission... She is filled with self-hatred and may single out one child as the target of her rage. The Witch's message to her child is: Life is war" (pg 38) Lawson.

WOW. Catherine was most certainly filled with rage. Every page of that book, Catherine was filled with rage that she took out on her son day in and day out. Her inner experience is the conviction of being evil, where she even speaks of it on (pg 41) of Pelzer's book, "Now it's time I showed you what hell is like!" Throughout all of her abuse, her behavior was to evoke submission from David. She was constantly beating him down mentally, emotionally, and physically. He says that his soul was consumed in a black void from the intense abuse by his mother (pg 132). She certainly was filled with self hatred as indicated by her alcoholism, not taking care of herself ("Her once beautiful, shiny hair is now frazzled clumps. As usual, she wears no makeup. She is overweight, and she knows it. In all, this has become Mother's typcial look" pg 5), and being so filled with annihilating rage. And, the fact that the BPD Witch singles out one child as a target of her rage is so revealing because Catherine singled out David. For years he was the only child abused. When David was put into foster care, the younger brother was then singled out as the target of her rage.

David was without a doubt the "no-good child"; however, remarkably he didn't turn-out to be what Lawson identified as the lost child (pg 171). His mother, Catherine, called him a "bad boy", and an entire chapter is devoted to the "bad boy" David.

Catherine had David look in the mirror and recite, "I'm a bad boy" repeatedly (pg 31).
Even though he was successful with school, his mother told him he was a "bad boy" and held him back in the 1st grade (pg 36).
David was left out of Christmas due to Santa only bringing "good boys and girls" toys (pg 38).
His mother accuses David of making her life a "living hell" (pg 41) and talks to the other siblings saying how she didn't have to worry about them becoming like David, "a bad boy" (pg 43).
Even when David was awarded the honor of naming the school newspaper, Catherine says, "There is nothing you can do to impress me! Do you understand me? You are a nobody! An IT! You are nonexistent! You are a bastard child! I hate you and I wish you were dead. Dead! Do you hear me? Dead!" (pg 140).

As mentioned above, the BPD Witch's message to her child is that life is war. David recieved that message pretty early into the story as he states on (pg 43), "For the first time, I had won! Standing alone in that damp, dark garage, I knew, for the first time, that I could survive. I decided that I would use any tactic I could think of to defeat Mother or to delay her from her grizzly obsession." Catherine put David in the middle of an all out war with her, even making him sit in the prisoner of war position (pg 50, 84, 111, 114, 123) by sitting on his hands with his head thrust backward. Lawson states (pg 125), "The Witch's children feel like prisoners of a secret war."

In Lawson (pg 137), rejection triggers the desperate fear of sinking into the cold, dark abyss of abandonment, a fate the BPD Witch feels worse than death. Catherine was an alcoholic who had been drinking from the age of 13. Brought up in the Mormon community of Salt Lake City, she would hide in the outhouse during Prohibition to wince down bootleg whiskey. Her parents were divorced, which made them outcasts in that religious community, and Catherine was frequently locked in a closet, denied food, and told how despicable she was. Catherine primarily appears as a Witch, which a BPD who primarily appear as a Witch is filled with self-hatred as a result of surviving a childhood that required complete submission to a hostile or sadistic caregiver (pg 131) Lawson.

The BPD Witch is sadistically controlling and punitive with her children where they fear their survival. The Witch's children are forced to submit to her control and may be victims of sadistic emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Lawson explains, "Therapists hear horrifying stores of child abuse that never make the headlines... Some children may not survive simply because they are too young to get away" (pg 122). David Pelzer is VERY fortunate that he survived his horrifying ordeal with his mother.

Throughout the book, David speaks of being able to survive his mother's abuse. He made a promise to himself when the discipline drastically turned to punishment out of control, "I knew, for the first time, that I could survive. I decided that I would use any tactic I could think of to defeat Mother... I knew if I wanted to live, I would have to think ahead... I could never give in to her. That day I vowed to myself that I would never, ever again give that bitch the satisfaction of hearing me beg her to stop beating me" (pg 43). He later refers back to that promise when he was stabbed by his mother, "I wanted to lie down and quit, but the promise I made years ago kept me going. I wanted to show The Bitch that she could beat me only if I died, and I was determined not to give in, even to death" (pg 91). He was a survivor from the start through his determination of thought. References of survival also include:

He also talks about that "water was my only means of survival" (pg 104) as his mother starved him for ten consecutive days.
Later, when his mother used chlorine gas while locking him in the bathroom, David relates that "to survive her new game, I had to use my head" (pg 108).
He started to lose his instinct for survival when his mother had him sit in POW style on a 1 inch diameter of rocks, stating "all my efforts for mere survival seemed futile. My attempts to stay one step ahead of Mother were useless. A black shadow was always over me" (pg 111).

Because the Witch emerges when the mother and child are alone, no witnesses can verify the child's experience (pg 125) Lawson. Catherine typically abused David when no one else was around, making sure to cover up the abuse if and when family members returned to the house. David says on pg 42, "I knew Mother never acted his bizarre when anyone else was in the house."

When Ron came home, Catherine ceased to attempt to burn David further on the stove (pg 42).
When Catherine tried to have David eat the dirty diapers, the abuse stopped when Ron, Stan, and David's father returned to the vacation cabin (pg 57).
David always noted that he appreciated when his father was home, calling him his protector, as the abuse was not as prevalent. (pg 101).
When he would come home from school and his brothers weren't home, David knew that his mother's "game" would be full force.
After Ron and Stan went go to bed, Catherine ordered David upstairs to feed him ammonia (pg 73).
David even devotes an entire chapter to "When Father is Away", starting the chapter with, "When he was home, Mother only did about half the things that she did when he was gone" (pg 101).

The BPD Witch can be cruel to the target of her rage; however other children may not perceive her as a Witch if they do not possess qualities that trigger her rage. With the information contained in Pelzer's book, Catherine did not treat the older two or younger baby abusively. They were immune to her physical abuse. Being cruel, the BPD Witch may make a statement such as "I'm going to make your life a living Hell" or "I'm going to kill you" (pg 137) states Lawson. Catherine said both of these statements to David: (pg 41) "Now it's time I showed you what hell is like!" and (pg 85) "If you don't finish on time, I'm going to kill you." David continues by saying that she said that same statement over and over for almost a week (pg 86).

The need for power and control over others is important to the BPD Witch as well as the need to elicit a response of fear and shock. Catherine certainly illustrated how she needed each of these. She exerted power over David, reducing him to a "slave" (pg 50, 84, 126), an "it" (pg 140), and "the boy" (pg 50). She controlled every part of his life down to what he ate (or rather, what he didn't eat). He was controlled through having to "work" constantly around the house with only being allowed to attend school. Her pathological "needs" resulted in David viewing his home as a "madhouse" (pg 104) and "hell house " (pg 137), as well as his existance as a "morbid life" (pg 116). He felt as if his soul was consumed in a "black void" (pg 132).

She used fear and shock throughout her abuse. He was relegated to the basement on a cot, not knowing when he would be fed, allowed to see sunlight, or beat (ten rounders (pg 111), whipped with dog chains (pg 116), broom handle blows to the backs of legs (pg 117)). He was often intense with fear: shaking, unable to concentrate, heart skipping beats, and startled. He was put though tremendous shocking situations such as being fed ammonia, subjected to chlorine gas, submerged under cold water for long lengths of time, burned on a gas stove, arm dislocated, stabbed in the abdomen, smashed into the counters breaking his teeth, forced to eat dirty diapers & rancid food, and so much more.

Children who resist the control face worse punishment. David did not resist her control. He knew the rules & punishments to his mother's "game": (1) if he took too long to do his chores, his mother would withhold food (2) if he looked at one of his siblings without permission, he was slapped (3) if he was caught taking food, he was subjected to hideous punishment (pg 83).

David did not resist control. He would do everything in his power to get his work done under her strict time restraints. He says (pg 50) during the time when he had to stand until summoned to perform chores, "It was made very clear that getting caught sitting or lying down in the basement would bring dire consequences. I had become my Mother's slave." Without putting up a fight, he took his "punishments": remaining in the chlorine gas filled bathroom, submerged under cold water & then forced to sit outside on rocks 1 inch in diameter (Bathtub and Backyard Treatment pg 114), and skating in icy cold weather without appropriate clothing (pg 120). Additionally, he would sit for extraordinary lengths of time on the bottom step standing and in POW position as she instructed. Once when he decided to not "take anybody's crap anymore" (pg 142), the results were a stomping from his brothers and Mother, a special batch of chlorine gas in the bathroom, and a choking.

Destroying valued objects and being intentionally withholding, the BPD Witch may intentionally withhold what their children need. David's mother withheld food from David, severely starving him. He only had his brother's left-overs from breakfast on occasion, a P&J sandwich with a few carrot sticks for lunch, and rarely any dinner. Due to the obsession to find food, David resorted to taking other kid's lunches, (pg 48), food from the grocery store (pg 59), frozen cafeteria food (pg 63), begging for food (pg 69), and frozen from from his basement (pg 79). He also would eat scraps from his garbage can after his family ate (pg 62) until his mother started to add ammonia to the waste or planting rotten food so that he would get sick (pg 63). She also would tease the starving boy by putting food in front of him then taking it away (Two Minute Game pg 105 -107). When she found out about his eating of frozen cafeteria food, she forced him to vomit it up by forcing her finger down his throat, scooping the vomit out of the toilet, and then eating the vomit later that evening (pg 66 - 68).

Along with withholding food, Catherine also intentionally withheld proper hygiene and clothes for David. Kids made fun of him for how he smelled calling him David Pelzer-Smellzer, and teachers not used to his smell wave their hands in front of their face. He was consistently in tattered and worn clothes, even if new clothes existed in the home for him.

David says, "Because my Mother had me wear the same clothes week after week, by October my clothes had become weathered, torn, and smelly" (pg 47).
He continues further in the chapter, "In September, I returned to school with last year's clothes" (pg 57).
He indicates that his mother had newer clothes for him but withheld them: "One Sunday during the last month of summer ... Mom let me put on new clothes that I had received last Christmas" (pg 123).
By the time he was rescued, "My long sleeve shirt has more holes than Swiss cheese. It's the same shirt I've worn for about two years. Mother has me wear it every day as her way to humiliate me. My pants are just as bad, and my shoes have holes in the toes. I can wiggle my big toe out of one of them" (pg 6).

The BPD Witch organizes a "campaign of denigration", enlisting others as allies against the target of her rage. "She may seek out friends, family members (including siblings and children), and co-workers of her victim in whom to confide fabricated stories designed to discredit her enemy" (pg 141) says Lawson. David's mother, Catherine, denigrated David by turning family against David including his father and other siblings. She also had the school turned against him, pegging him as a thief and "bad boy". She told neighbors negative things about David, further denigrating him. Many believe the allegations because of the intensity of emotion. When the ability to enlist allies disrupts and divides groups, such as neighbors and the school system, that could actually help him.

The Witch does not recognize boundaries and exploit the child's trust by denying right to privacy and humiliating & degrading the child.

Catherine stripped off David's clothes having him stand naked, where he "shook from a combination of fear and embarrassment" (pg 40).
For months, David was forced to sleep under the breakfast table next to a cat litter box with newspapers as his covers (pg 68).
After his mother made David drink dish-washing soap, David needed to use the bathroom and begged his mother to use the bathroom, and she refused. David "stood downstairs, afraid to move, as clumps of the watery matter fell through my underwear and down my pant legs, onto the floor. I felt so degraded; I cried like a baby. I had no self respect of any kind... I felt lower than a dog" (pg 77).
While lying naked in the tub submerged as his mother instructed, his brothers would come into the bathroom, glare at him, shake their heads, and turn away (pg 113).
After all the humiliation he endured, he talks about how he ate like a homeless dog, grunted to communicate, didn't care if he was made fun of, and nothing was below him (pg 132).
At one point, his morale became so low that he hoped to be killed (pg 141).

The BPD Witch seeks and marries a "Fisherman", someone she can dominate and control, which is EXACTLY who Catherine married. Stephen Pelzer was completely dominated and controlled by Catherine. He was a subservient partner who relinquished his will at her command (pg 179), as Lawson describes the Fisherman. Further, this type of husband has little or no self-esteem and see himself as a loser. He also fails to protect his children from abuse. All of these characteristics fit Stephen who does not step in to stop the abuse (pg 50, 58):

When David was first deprived of food, Stephen gives David scraps of food and tries to get Catherine to change her mind about feeding David.
Catherine and Stephen begin to fight, and as the arguments between them became more frequent, the Stephen began to change-- he is not around for David.
When David was forced to eat his own vomited hot dog, his father "stood like a statue"and watched him eat something "a dog wouldn't touch" after unsuccessfully "trying to talk Mother out of her demand" (pg 66 -67)
David's father stood by as David's mother refused to let David use the bathroom but instead had to use a five-gallon bucket to relieve his diarrhea (pg 77).
David's father started to help David with the dishes. Catherine stopped this, as well as she said that Stephen gave David too much attention. After that, David notes that his father "gave up" (pg 101 -102).
When David was stabbed by his mother, David's father didn't even look at David when David reported the incident.

David said, "I knew that Mother controlled him like she controlled everything that happened in her house... All my respect for my Father was gone" (pg 90 - 91). Stephen gave up on David without a fight and started not even staying at home on his days off. One day he told David that he was sorry (pg 103) and eventually left the family all together (pg151), leaving David at the hands of his terribly abusive mother, Catherine. David said that he was fully aware of his father's lack of courage to rescue him, and he hated him for it (pg 134).

Marsha Linehan, in her book Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of the Borderline Patient, describes the normalcy that BPD's present to others. When people around the BPD mother hear her complaining about her child, the assumption is that the child is troubled rather than the mother. Further in social settings, the BPD mother may be engaging, gracious, and endearing.

David talks about how when his mother was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, the kids commented how they wished their mother was like Catherine (pg 39).
She snowed the school administration by showing up with her infant son in her arms and agreeing to cooperate with the school regarding David (pg 53).
Additionally, he notes that in the presence of neighbors, his mother "played the role of the loving, caring parent-- just as she had when she was a Cub Scout den mother" (pg 122).
Catherine also painted a different picture of their home life when David's Grandmother came for the holidays (pg 126).

Lawson points out that "children have faith in their parents and believe in their greater wisdom. No child wants to believe that his mother is capable of brutality" (pg 273).

After stabbing David, he accepted his mother's increased compassion towards him. He hoped that she was trying to make up to him and hoping that he was back into the "family fold" (pg 94).
Later that night, when he goes to bed with the large laceration, he goes so far to say "I felt safe knowing she was nearby to watch over me" (pg 95).
Before a visit from Social Services, Catherine manipulates David into thinking that his ordeal was over and that she will "try to be a good mother" (pg 123). He even starts calling her "Mom" at this point.
Near the end of the book, David is called an "It" by his mother, and he reveals, "I gave all that I could to accomplish anything possible for her recognition. But again, I failed. Mother's words were no longer coming from the booze; they were coming from her heart" (pg 141).

So, even through the devastating and intense abuse, David still held onto the hope that his mother loved him and that she would return to being a nurturing and caring parent.

Through and through, I believe that Catherine suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder. She illustrates the maternal functioning of a Borderline Mother, including:

Confusing her child
Not apologizing for or remember inappropriate behavior
Expects to be taken care of
Punishes or discourages independence
Envies, ignores, or demeans her children's accomplishments
Destroys, denigrates, or undermines self-esteem
Expects children to respond to her needs
Frightens and upsets children
Disciplines inconsistently or punitively
Feels left out, jealous, or resentful if child is loved by someone else
Uses threats or abandonment (or actual abandonment) to punish the child
Does not believe in her children's basic goodness
Does not trust her children

Catherine fully qualifies for each of these points. Further and more specifically, as the Witch BPD mother, she sent the following messages to David:

I could kill you
You will be sorry
You won't get away with this
You deserve to suffer
I'd be better off without you
You'll never escape my control
It's my right as your parent to control you
I'm going to make you pay

The Witch's child is raised in a hopeless situation-- and David made it out with his resolve, smart thinking, and strong will. The Witch's words can be vile, her heart cold as stone-- thankfully David survived the vile words and the heartless mother to become a highly successful man and an inspiration for all.

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Zero Carb Bbq Sauce Recipe

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Low Carb Foods

There are many benefits to be had by consuming low carb foods. People often turn to low carb diets for weight loss. This is simply because low carb foods will help you to shed pounds. They are also satisfying and can be very healthy. People who enjoy low carb diets report that they have more energy, feel healthier and have stable blood sugar levels.

Low carb foods can be prepared for every meal. A breakfast of eggs and bacon can be enjoyed without consuming any carbohydrates. Coffee sweetened with cream, tea or water are all beverages that contain zero carbs. A single slice of wheat or white bread lightly buttered will only add 12 grams of carbs to the meal. Contrast this against a single envelope of instant oatmeal which contains 25 grams of carbs and will not be as satisfying or filling.
Many people like to have sandwiches for lunch. The lunch meat has zero carbs; the cheese will typically have between 1 and 3 grams of carbs depending on type. Mayonnaise has zero carbs, as does mustard. Again, as with breakfast, the largest carb source is the bread. Choose to eat the sandwich open faced, and you will consume only 12 grams of carbs instead of 25 grams. Another good option for lunch is to make breadless pinwheels using sliced ham, cream cheese and some ranch dressing mix. The dressing mix has only 1 carb, the cream cheese has none. Simply blend the cream cheese and dressing, then spread on a slice of ham. Roll the ham tightly and secure with a toothpick. This also makes a good snack to enjoy anytime during the day.

Dinners are very simple to keep low carb. Fish and meat are all choices that are carbohydrate free. The main thing to watch is what these dishes are being seasoned with. Butter is carbohydrate free, many salad dressings are not. Seasonings can have carbohydrates in them, so check the packages for exact information. Traditionally, dinners are served with some form of pasta, rice or bread. This is where carbs begin to add up. However, even within these categories, some are lower in carbs than others. For example, long-grain brown rice contains 142 grams of carbs in a single cup compared with only 45 grams of carbs in medium-grain brown rice. A single cup of cooked egg noodles will give you almost 40 grams of carbs, while a cup of cooked spinach egg noodles will only deliver 26 grams of carbs.

A better choice as a side dish with any dinner, or other meal, is fresh vegetables. A large stalk of cooked broccoli only has 20 grams of carbs. A cup of cooked, sliced carrots only has 6.5 grams of carbs.

Counting the carbs and limiting the intake of them can be challenging. However, the benefits of increased energy, weight loss and better blood sugar control make the changes worthwhile and worth continuing for a lifetime.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional and/or medical advice. The information found in this article is provided "AS IS", and all warranties, express or implied, are disclaimed by the author.

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Zesty Bbq Sauce

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Any one have the sauce recipe for Famous Dave's 'sweet and zesty' bbq sauce?
Or one that is very similar?
- ANSWER:
  try this one, it is great!
  
  Beer and Molasses BBQ Glaze:
  2 1/2 cups chili sauce
  1 1/2 cups molasses
  1 1/2 cups light beer
  4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  4 tablespoon chili powder
  1 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
  2 1/2 tablespoons crystal hot Louisiana sauce
  5 tablespoons lemon juice
  1 1/3 tablespoons liquid smoke
  
  Combine all ingredients in sauce pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 hour until reduced by 1/3 of the original volume. Cool completely before use.
  
  or try this one if you like it sweeter:
  
  1 (14-ounce) bottle ketchup
  1/2 cup water
  2 teaspoons molasses
  2 teaspoons Creole or whole grain mustard
  2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  1/4 cup chopped onions
  2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  Dash hot pepper sauce
  Dash Worcestershire sauce
  Pinch salt
  Pinch cayenne
  2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
  Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  
  In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine all of the ingredients. Process until smooth, about 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Pulse 2 or 3 times. Refrigerate overnight before using.
  
  Want something a little more spicy:
  
  4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
  2 teaspoons bayou blast, recipe follows
  2 teaspoons dry mustard
  1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  1 1/2 cups water
  3/4 cup cider vinegar
  6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  3 1/2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
  
  In a medium non-reactive saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the butter and, when melted, add the onions and cook until they are very soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, Bayou blast, ground mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the tomato paste begins to brown. Add the water, cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  
  Set aside to cool before using. The sauce may be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated in an airtight, non-reactive container.
  
  Bayou blast:
  
  2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  2 tablespoons salt
  2 tablespoons garlic powder
  1 tablespoon black pepper
  1 tablespoon onion powder
  1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  1 tablespoon dried oregano
  1 tablespoon dried thyme
  
  all are very good and pretty easy to make.
QUESTION:
Can you marinade Steak in just BBQ Sauce?
Want to Marinade some steak with Famous Daves BBQ SAUCE Sweet and Zesty wanted to know if I can just use that.
- ANSWER:
  sure can. Marinate the steak and put it in the fridge for a couple of hours. But discard the marinade when you cook your steak. dont use it as a dipping sauce.
QUESTION:
I can't stop thinking about the burger I ate last night?
After many glasses of wine my girlfriends and I went to find something to eat at 2am. We ended up at a pub and I ordered the bestest tasting burger ever. I don't normally order burgers but I was tipsy and wanted to try something different. It was on a sour dough bun, with cheddar jalapeño cheese, a crazy zesty bbq sauce, bacon and red onions.
Because I have to ask a question...why can't I stop thinking about it? It's like I can still taste and smell it and I drift off into yummy burger land.
- ANSWER:
  lol..this is a funny question. I have no idea why you can't get it off your mind, maybe because it was just so good and maybe you want another one. I know when I have something fabulous then I want it again. For me, nothing better than beer and a burger. Mmmmm!
QUESTION:
I'm looking for a recipe for a good homemade steak sauce.Zesty, Spicy.Not off the web,Ive been looking there.
I really like Country Bob's all purpose sauce, so something like that would be great. I also like 57 and A 1. I'm looking for tried and true tested home recipes.Not just copied off the net somewhere, I've been out there. I'd really like to make a quart at a time. I make my own BBQ sauce, Taco sauce, and hot sauces for myself and this is my next quest. Country Bob's style would be the bomb, but I'm very flexible, any great home recipes or even some so- so ones to tinker with would be greatly appreciated. Love to cook. Cook on !
- ANSWER:
  I didn't try it myself, but 106 other persons tried it and gave it 5 stars...
  
  Devil's Steak Sauce
  
  Submitted by: Bernard Montgomerie
  
  Rated: 5 out of 5 by 106 members
  
  Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  Ready In: 25 Minutes
  Yields: 4 servings
  
  "A brilliant steak sauce that really brings out the flavor of any type of grilled steak. It's best with eye fillet or Scotch steaks. Raspberry jam is the wildly inventive twist that really makes this sauce unique."
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  2 tablespoons raspberry jam
  2 tablespoons brown sugar
  2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  2 tablespoons malt vinegar
  5 drops hot pepper sauce
  salt and freshly ground black
  pepper to taste
  
  DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a saucepan over high heat, blend raspberry jam, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, malt vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until thickened.
QUESTION:
What do you dip your Onion Rings in?
Ketchup, BBQ sauce, Zesty Sauce, Honey Mustard, Ranch, Mayo, Mustard, Something else?
- ANSWER:
  I like to dunk em in my strawberry milkshake...I know sounds gross, but the sweet and salty are really yummy

Zesty Bbq Sauce Recipe

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

HOME COOKING: Carl's Jr Charcoaled Burger Restaurant Recipes You Can Do At Home - Carl's Jr's Famous Star - Carl's Jr. Chicken Club - Prime Recipes

In an era when so-called value menus are attempting to lure customers with dollar-priced snacks and bite-sized burgers, Carl's Jr. is proving that taste and quality never go out of style.

With the creation of its ultimate premium burger, the Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger, Carl's Jr. set a new standard for quality fast-food and re-defined value in comparison to similar items available at fancy sit-down restaurants thoughout West Coast communities.

The new high-end burger is the latest in the Carl's Jr. string of "meat-as-a-condiment" menu items, which have included the Pastrami Six Dollar Burger and the Philly Cheesesteak Six Dollar Burger. The newest meat-on-meat creation is sure to satisfy even the hungriest of prime rib lovers.

The Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger consists of a charbroiled, 100 percent Black Angus beef patty topped with thinly-sliced prime rib, melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions and horseradish sauce all on a toasted Ciabatta roll - and all for about the price of a gallon of gasoline.

With enough spice to challenge even a jalapeAo-lover's taste buds, the JalapeAo Chicken Sandwich is also topped with Carl's Jr.'s zesty, signature Santa Fe sauce and Pepperjack cheese, so it's sure to leave stomachs satisfied and eyes glistening.

By combining the spicy success of the JalapeAo Burger and JalapeAo Six Dollar Burger with the juicy flavor of its marinated and charbroiled chicken breast sandwiches, Carl's Jr. extends its history of product innovation in the quick-service restaurant industry. Carl's Jr Charcoaled Burger Restaurant has united fast-food with real home-cooked taste. Among their most popular items are:

1. Parmesan Chicken Sandwich - A Crispy Chicken Fillet with Melted Cheese and Marinara Sauce on a Seeded Bun.

2. The Big Carl - Two charbroiled beef patties, our classic sauce, two slices of American cheese, and lettuce all on a toasted sesame seed bun.

3. Green Burrito Taco Salad - Seasoned Ground Beef with Refried Beans, Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Lettuce, Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauce and Sou.r Cream in a Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl.

4. Chili Cheese Fries - Natural Cut French Fries smothered in Chili and Shredded, Melted Jack and Cheddar Cheeses.

>>>And here are their most popular items - complete recipes so you can make 'em at home!

--Carl's Jr's Famous Star--

1/4 pound ground chuck

1 large sesame-seed bun

Kraft mayonnaise

Heinz ketchup

Heinz hamburger relish (the red stuff)

Vlasic hamburger slices

tomato, white onion, lettuce

Pre-Prepare your Condiments:

Mix 1 Tablespoon ketchup with 1/2 Tablespoon relish, set aside. Chop the lettuce...you'll need a handful per burger.

Thinly slice the tomato and onion. You'll need 1-2 tomato slices, and 3-4 rings of fresh onion. (These amounts are for each Famous Star.

Divide one pound of ground chuck ito 4 equal portions. On waxed paper, form each portion into 5 inch round patties. Freeze for at least an hour.

Keep any spares frozen until needed. Obviously you'll do this in advance. When cooking time draws near, toast the faces of the bun (top and bottom) on a 375 electric griddle. They should be an even tan color.

1. Preheat either an outdoor gas barbecue, or an indoor electric one. After it is pre-heated, place a still-frozen beef patty on the grill, pressing down firmly for 4-5 seconds. (This will get you the grill marks) Salt liberally. Cook for 3 minutes (gas) or 5-6 minutes (electric). Eyeball it---if it looks ready to turn, turn it.

2. While the beef is cooking, dress your bun as follows: Top Half: Your pre-mixed special sauce (ketchup and relish) 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise Bottom Half: 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise 3 pickle slices 1 handful of chopped iceberg lettuce 1-2 tomato slices 3-4 fresh rings of onion.

3. Turn the beef patty over, press down firmly with a spatula for 3-4 seconds, and salt liberally. (Don't be afraid to have a few flames "kiss." the burger...they are charbroiled.

4. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed bottom bun, add the top. Carl's Jr's Famous Star 88 Want to make a Carl's Jr All-Star ? After placing the beef on the bottom bun, add a slice of real Amercian cheese on top of the patty, then 2 slices of cooked bacon before placing the top bun on. (Criss-cross the bacon in an X pattern)

--Carl's Jr. Chicken Club--

2 Whole chicken breasts, Boned and halved

1 Cup Teriyaki marinade (Lawry's Is best)

4 Whole-wheat hamburger buns

8 Slice Bacon

1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

1 Cup Alfalfa sprouts, loosely

Packed

4 Lettuce leaves

4 Large Tomato slices

4 Slice Kraft Swiss Cheese Singles

Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki marinade in a shallow bowl for 30 minutes. Preheat a clean barbecue to medium grilling heat.

Brown the faces of each bun in a frying pan on the stove. Keep the pan hot. Cook the bacon in the pan until crisp, then set aside.

Grill the chicken breasts 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the face of each bun, top and bottom. Divide the sprouts into 4 portions and mound on each bottom bun.

On the sprouts, stack a lettuce leaf, then a slice of tomato. Place one chicken breast half on each of the sandwiches, a top the tomato. Next, stack a slice of Swiss cheese on the chicken, and then the 2 pieces of bacon, crossed over each other.

Top off the sandwich with the top bun. Microwave for 15 seconds on high. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Bon Appetit!

A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants for over 30 years. He is a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. Brian's articles reflect his interests in food service, dreamstudy, imaginative literature and our best friends -- our dogs.

His Home Page is A CULINARY MYSTERY TOUR - A Literary Chef. His articles have been reprinted on numerous Blogs and culinary websites, including the popular WUVING.com.

In 2008, Carl's Jr. introduced its "Fake Restaurant" ad campaign. By using actors and props, Carl's Jr. created a formal gourmet burger restaurant to demonstrate--via supposedly hidden cameras--people enjoying the burgers and the fact they will happily pay $14-16 for a Carl's Jr. Six Dollar Burger, which actually is priced at only around $3.99 plus tax.

About the author: A Graduate of the Holland College Culinary Course, Brian Alan Burhoe has cooked in Atlantic Coast restaurants for over 30 years. He is a member of the Canadian Culinary Federation. His articles reflect his interests in food service, dreamstudy, imaginative literature and our best friends -- our dogs. His Home Page is A CULINARY MYSTERY TOUR - A Literary Chef

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Any one have the sauce recipe for Famous Dave's 'sweet and zesty' bbq sauce?
Or one that is very similar?
- ANSWER:
  try this one, it is great!
  
  Beer and Molasses BBQ Glaze:
  2 1/2 cups chili sauce
  1 1/2 cups molasses
  1 1/2 cups light beer
  4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  4 tablespoon chili powder
  1 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
  2 1/2 tablespoons crystal hot Louisiana sauce
  5 tablespoons lemon juice
  1 1/3 tablespoons liquid smoke
  
  Combine all ingredients in sauce pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 hour until reduced by 1/3 of the original volume. Cool completely before use.
  
  or try this one if you like it sweeter:
  
  1 (14-ounce) bottle ketchup
  1/2 cup water
  2 teaspoons molasses
  2 teaspoons Creole or whole grain mustard
  2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  1/4 cup chopped onions
  2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  Dash hot pepper sauce
  Dash Worcestershire sauce
  Pinch salt
  Pinch cayenne
  2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
  Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  
  In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine all of the ingredients. Process until smooth, about 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Pulse 2 or 3 times. Refrigerate overnight before using.
  
  Want something a little more spicy:
  
  4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  2 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
  2 teaspoons bayou blast, recipe follows
  2 teaspoons dry mustard
  1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
  1 1/2 cups water
  3/4 cup cider vinegar
  6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  3 1/2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
  
  In a medium non-reactive saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the butter and, when melted, add the onions and cook until they are very soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, Bayou blast, ground mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until the tomato paste begins to brown. Add the water, cider vinegar, and dark brown sugar, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  
  Set aside to cool before using. The sauce may be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated in an airtight, non-reactive container.
  
  Bayou blast:
  
  2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  2 tablespoons salt
  2 tablespoons garlic powder
  1 tablespoon black pepper
  1 tablespoon onion powder
  1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  1 tablespoon dried oregano
  1 tablespoon dried thyme
  
  all are very good and pretty easy to make.
QUESTION:
I'm looking for a recipe for a good homemade steak sauce.Zesty, Spicy.Not off the web,Ive been looking there.
I really like Country Bob's all purpose sauce, so something like that would be great. I also like 57 and A 1. I'm looking for tried and true tested home recipes.Not just copied off the net somewhere, I've been out there. I'd really like to make a quart at a time. I make my own BBQ sauce, Taco sauce, and hot sauces for myself and this is my next quest. Country Bob's style would be the bomb, but I'm very flexible, any great home recipes or even some so- so ones to tinker with would be greatly appreciated. Love to cook. Cook on !
- ANSWER:
  I didn't try it myself, but 106 other persons tried it and gave it 5 stars...
  
  Devil's Steak Sauce
  
  Submitted by: Bernard Montgomerie
  
  Rated: 5 out of 5 by 106 members
  
  Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  Ready In: 25 Minutes
  Yields: 4 servings
  
  "A brilliant steak sauce that really brings out the flavor of any type of grilled steak. It's best with eye fillet or Scotch steaks. Raspberry jam is the wildly inventive twist that really makes this sauce unique."
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  2 tablespoons raspberry jam
  2 tablespoons brown sugar
  2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  2 tablespoons malt vinegar
  5 drops hot pepper sauce
  salt and freshly ground black
  pepper to taste
  
  DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a saucepan over high heat, blend raspberry jam, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, malt vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until thickened.
QUESTION:
Easy Pulled Pork BBQ recipe?
I'm looking for an easy recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches. preferably a slowcooker recipe... I like sweet and sticky sauces not spicey zesty ones. I have an envelope of McCormick's Slow Cookers BBQ Pulled Pork Seasoning, but not sure of it... Anyone use this?
- ANSWER:
  Here's one that you'll be sure to like:
  
  Christopehr's Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  
  I -18 oz bottle BBQ sauce
  1 - 15 oz can peaches or apricots, in water or syrup, drained
  1 - 8 oz jar Hosin sauce (in the Asian Section of the grocery)
  1/2 cup honey
  
  METHOD:
  
  In a blender combine all ingredients. Set aside.
  
  In a slow cooker, place a 4-5 pound Pork Boston Butt or Picnic Shoulder, cut to fit if necessary. Pour 3/4 contents of blender onto pork. Cover and cook on HI for 4 hours, then turn to LOW for 4 hours.....Remove pork from slow cooker and with 2 forks, shred meat to the consistancy that you like.
  
  Transfer to a large baking dish, preheat oven to 450. Pour desired amount of sauce over the now shredded pork. Bake in 450F oven till pork starts to sizzle. Remove and serve on your choice of buns with pickles and cole slaw if desired.....Baked beans are a great side with this dish.....Enjoy!!!
  
  Accompaniments/Sides:
  
  Sturdy buns of your choice (like Kaiser or Onion Rolls)
  Sweet pickle slices
  Homemade or Prepared Cole slaw
  Baked Beans
  Mac and Cheese (if you really want to go for it!!!)
  
  Christopher

Yellow Bbq Sauce Recipe

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Tips To Make Nyama Tanzanian Soup Recipes

The delicious Beef or Nyama Tanzanian soup recipes have been enjoyed by my family and friends for years. This versatile meat recipes page allows you to explore the many dishes Tanzania has to offer.
Tender, juicy tenderloin, delicious chops topped with plum tomatoes, porcini mushrooms and sweet peppers, pork roast with rosemary potatoes are some of Tanzanian Soup Recipes that will satisfy you forever.
Everyone should be Tanzania or African at least once a week. I remember a great Beef nyama Tanzanian soup recipe that my mother made with potatoes and peas baked in a red sauce that you will just love.

Some recipes are quick and easy, while others will take a little time to cultivate into a masterpiece.
That's OK, either way; you'll still be able to enjoy some of Beef nyama Tanzanian soup great dishes.

Anyway back to Tanzania beef Soup Recipes, these recipes should keep you busy in the kitchen and definitely will be enjoyed by the whole family.
There are many types of Nyama Tanzanian Soup recipes and on this page we will show you all the ingredients and methods to make Tanzanian meat soups or commonly called (Nyama Beef) Dishes.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE BEEF NYAMA TANZANIAN SOUP

1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. coconut
2.5 lb. Beef
1 T. tomato paste
1 - 2 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
juice of 1/2 large lime
2 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE NYAMA BEEF TANZANIAN SOUP

1. Brown in 2T oil curry, Cayenne, Onion, coconut and cloves garlic
2. Add Beef, cut into chunks
3. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, juice lime and salt
4. Cover with water and simmer for 2 to 3 hours

A delicious bowl of warming soup really needn't take long to make, with this swift and easy recipe for Beef or nyama Tanzanian soup.
You can use any fresh root vegetables you have to hand, and the flavour will be different every time. Include an onion if you can as it does help with the flavour, but instead of carrot or potato you can use other vegetables such as butternut squash or sweet potato.
The Beef nyama Tanzanian soup is grated, so it cooks nice and quickly. You don't have to puree the soup, as it has a very pleasant texture served just as it is.

About the Author:
Twinomugisha Charles is a writer who enjoys sharing his knowledge on various topics about Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. His website, Uganda-visit-and-travel-guide.com, and cheap-kenya-vacation-tips.com are filled with information you shouldnt miss.. More of his articles can be found at Meat Recipes in Tanzania and at List of Top Best Zanzibar Beach Hotels and Holiday Lodges

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Recipes for bbq sauce with mustard?
My friend's mom used to make this amazing BBQ chicken and the only ingredient I knew for sure was in it was mustard. It was still red like traditional BBQ sauce, not yellow/brown like a lot of southern style sauce. Anyone have a personal recipe?
- ANSWER:
  Prep Time: 10 minutes
  Cook Time: 30 minutes
  Ingredients:
  
  * 1 cup prepared yellow mustard
  * 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  * 1/3 cup brown sugar
  * 2 tablespoons butter
  * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  * 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  * 1 teaspoon cayenne
  
  Preparation:
  Mix all ingredients together and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes.
QUESTION:
Does anyone have the Chinese Restaurant recipe for the red dipping sauce provided with the hot yellow mustard?
(I'm re-asking because I couldn't edit my previous question and folks thought it was sweet and sour or one of the thin dipping sauces.)

Does anyone have the Chinese Restaurant recipe for the red dipping sauce provided with the hot yellow mustard?
I've tried ketchup and corn syrup. I've tried ketchup, corn syrup and horseradish, which made a passable cocktail sauce. Something's missing. I make really good homemade BBQ pork and the yellow mustard is no problem, but how I long for the red sauce!

...this isn't a sweet and sour sauce and it's not thin and transparent. It looks like ketchup. It tastes like ketchup magically enhanced and the recipe seems to be the same everywhere. It's the consistency of ketchup. I know different restaurants serve different sauces, but this one seems to always come with the BBQ pork slices.
- ANSWER:
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Char_siu
  
  is it the char siu sauce?>
QUESTION:
Anyone have a clone recipe for Chik-fil-A's Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce?
The sauce is a creamy white-yellow and tastes of smoke and honey - VERY good.
- ANSWER:
  BBQ SAUCE
  
  2 tbsp. butter
  1 c. water
  1 c. ketchup
  2 tbsp. vinegar
  1 tsp. salt (optional)
  1/4 tsp. pepper
  1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
  2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  2 tbsp. lemon juice
  2 tbsp. brown sugar
  1 tsp. dry mustard powder
  
  Melt butter. Saute onion until soft. Add remaining 9 ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes. Makes about 2 cups of BBQ sauce.
QUESTION:
dose this recipe sound good...and would i still need BBQ sauce?
I just made this recipe and i would like to know if you think it sounds good..and would it still need BBQ sauce?

ok first is chicken breast skinless boneless rubbed in olive oil mixed with
black pepper
basil
garlic plus

then topped with
red peppers and yellow peppers
green onions
onions

and then BBQ

and how dose this side dish sound
steamed vegetables with spice

and i need one more side dish

(im 15 and im making this for a Special treat for my dad mom and boyfriend..my dad works really hard and my mom and boyfriend have just been there for me lately do you think that they will like this?)

oh and maybe some tips on BBQ im pretty good at it i just want it to be really good tomorrow plus if the recipe needs some changes im open to suggestions
- ANSWER:
  Forget the BBQ sauce..Will be magic,especially with the potatoes done as no 1 suggested,all i would do is maybe have some walnut oil
  or balsamic vinegar available,in case they want to spice up the side dishes.
  I would put foil around the open,bottom part of BBQ the two sides & the back,leave the front bit open..This stops the wind from moving your flame around thereby giving you a better cooking platform..Chicken needs to be cooked slowly on a BBQ,so it cooks thoroughly keep a solid metal probe handy & every now & then poke the thickest part of the breast & if the juices run clear your pretty much done..I would mix all of the peppers & onion in a bowl with just a tad of walnut oil & about 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika,mix well & place on your chicken,happy BBQ.
  Jolly good luck to you.Have fun.Stay well & happy.My very best wishes to you all..
QUESTION:
What's a good homemade sauce recipe for chicken?
I'm open for any sauces. I'm trying to surprise my boyfriend with a homemade dinner when he gets home from work because I got home before he did tonight. I'm kind of limited on ingredients so any variations you have, feel free to shoot my way. I was thinking of grilling the chicken and making a vegetable stir fry as a side. I'm trying to keep it light yet flavorful.

I don't have dijon mustard so any recipe involving that just won't work. I have regular, yellow mustard though.

I do have honey, steak sauce, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, some mango glaze, a jerk chicken glaze, mmm, I'm not sure what else. But yea, just name some of your favorites and I'll see what I can work with! Thank you (:
Dinner is at 5 pm, and currently it's 2:16 pm. Thank you so much for telling me about the foil! I would have been so upset if I burnt the chicken. I love cooking but I have so much to learn! (:
- ANSWER:
  Based on what you have, marinate your chicken for at least 1/2 hour in any sauce you like. (I would choose the mango glaze), but thin it a bit with oil. Be sure to dry the chicken, salt and pepper before putinng it into the glaze. Just a note....that glaze will BURN if you place the chicken on the grill, so after 1/2 hour or so of marinating, wrap up the chicken, marinade and all, in foil, and put it in the oven @350 for 20-30 minutes. Finish on the grill for a nice smoky, glazed flavor.
  To keep the flavor going with the veggies, add 1 T or so to your stir fried veggies at the last minute.
  What time is dinner?

Vegetable Barbeque Recipes

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

How to Grill Vegetables

Most people think that the only things they can grill outside on a grill are steaks chicken, and fish, the main course items. You can cook everything on a grill. I'm going to tell you how to cook the vegetables, the side dishes, even the dessert on the grill.

Vegetables are outstanding on a grill. Nothing is better than a roasted vegetable with a grilled steak. The key is nice firm fresh vegetables. I put a little olive oil on the grill. Then I put on some jumbo asparagus and some yellow squash, split down the middle with a little seasoning, salt, and a little olive oil on the grill. Zucchini squash, red bell pepper, nice beef steak tomatoes, and everybody's favorite corn on the cob are all vegetables that are great on a grill. Now, there are many ways you can do corn on the cob. You can wrap in aluminum foil or let it sit down on the coals and let it steam itself. I like it with just a little olive oil, salt, and pepper on top of the grill roasted.

Now with your vegetables, this is a chance to give your marinating skills a try. Try some Portobello mushroom caps that have been marinated in balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Because of the way that mushrooms are, they're going to soak up the vinegar and the olive oil, leaving you with a nice meaty mushroom. Now, if you're a vegetarian, you could make a burger just out of Portobello mushroom.

Most people wouldn't think about grilling salad, and actually probably wouldn't, but try splitting some Belgian endives in half and grill with soy sauce, garlic, and a little bit of olive oil on the grill. The soy sauce and garlic really adds a nice compliment to the slightly bitter taste of the endive.

Grill most of those like you would sea food. You don't want it to be as hot as you do with the beef. You want to grill them over a moderate heat. Allow the vegetables to get slightly sop and still firm.

If you're grilling a nice, big, juicy porterhouse steak and you want a little grilled onion on it, you don't need to go in the kitchen to do that, just lay it right on the grill. Once they have got grill marks on them, use your spatula to flip them. Let them cook for another minute on the high heat. Let them mellow out and roast a little bit. Now vegetables are one thing you can eat raw. So, don't worry about undercooking the vegetables. Once you get good grill management, make sure you know which area you set the grill hottest, which area you use a little cooler if you need to slow down the cooking process.

Now, how about dessert? Grilled fruit is a great treat. Pineapple is naturally sweet, and is an excellent grilled dessert. Sprinkle a little sugar as it's finishing to caramelize it. Another idea is to use a nice, firm banana. Now, if you grill the banana a little bit, sprinkle a little brown sugar on there, then it will be outstanding with ice cream and a little chocolate syrup on top.

If you'd like to try some more grilling ideas and get some great tips for steak, chicken, or sea food, as well as wine pairing, marinades, and some general tips and tricks, be sure to check out the grilling video series from Bob Kiebler, a chef at Morton's The Steakhouse.

About the author:

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/cooking-tips-articles/how-to-grill-vegetables-497320.html

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I want to have a barbeque this weekend. Any good recipes for rainbow trout or snapper?
We do not eat red meat or chicken. Also, do I need to boil corn first? Some say yes, and some say no. I have seen it done both ways. In the past, we've done vegetable skewers, cheese pizza, tofu hotdogs, baked beans, apples, sweet potatoes and half-baked biscuits. Smoked salmon on bagels as well and tuna melts, plus vegetarian chilli dogs and shrimp and crab. Normally, I do a whole fish or fish fillet in the oven.
- ANSWER:
  this is miscategorized...
  
  If you eat fish, you're not a vegan nor a vegetarian.
  
  "Pescetarian" fits very well, and I have tons of recipes for anything non-meat/walked/talked/swam/crawled/etc...but nothing for anything that has sea-creature flavor.
  lol
QUESTION:
Vegetable tandoori masala recipes?
Seems like a stupid question but I am hungry and really want to try this masala mixture out

I have TRS Tandoori masala mixture (looks like this: http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Indian-Food-TRS-Tandoori-Masala-Barbeque-Spice.html)

And I know I have to mix it up with natural yoghurt, then I was gonna put the mixture in a pan, add some veggies like peas and potatoes and onions and stuff, is that how it's supposed to be used? As a sauce? or is it supposed to be used as a marinating sauce type thing? Thanks in advance!
- ANSWER:
  baked tandoori vegetable masala
  
  Ingredients
  4 medium potatoes
  3 carrots
  1/2 head cauliflower
  1 cup green beans
  3 bell peppers
  1/2 eggplant
  1 chopped onion
  2 tablespoons oil
  Seasonings
  2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  1 teaspoon minced garlic
  2 teaspoons crushed ginger
  1 teaspoon crushed green chili peppers
  1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  2 teaspoons coriander powder
  1/2 teaspoon paprika
  1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  1 teaspoon salt
  1 teaspoon garam masala
  Directions
  1Wash and peel (or scrub) the potatoes.
  2Cut into small pieces and microwave them, covered, for about 6 minutes until half cooked.
  3Prepare and cut all other vegetables into small pieces.
  4Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
  5Sauté cumin seeds, garlic and onions; stir until onions are translucent.
  6Put the potatoes and vegetables in a large baking dish.
  7Mix in the sautéed spices and the remaining seasonings (except garam masala).
  8Bake covered at 400°F until the vegetables are tender (about ½ hour).
  9(Stir the vegetables in between and sprinkle water if necessary.) Bake uncovered at 450°F for another 10 minutes to get a roasted look.
  10Stir in garam masala.
  11Garnish as desired and serve.
  12Variation: Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter or clarified butter (ghee) for flavor before serving.
  13Microwave Method: Cook the vegetables in the microwave oven, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
  14Then combine everything else and put in the oven as in step 4 for a roasted look.
  15Healthy Alternative: Add a chopped tomato towards the end.
QUESTION:
How long can food sit in a crock pot after it's done?
I just bought a crock pot. I’m planning to try out a recipe on my day off. I’d like to cook things like five bean soup, barbeque ribs, vegetable stew, etc.

After the food is done cooking, how long can I let it sit in the crock pot? Do I have to change any settings? Is it safe to leave the crock pot on while I’m at work?
- ANSWER:
  You're safe to leave the crock pot on while you're away. That's the beauty of the crock pot. Fill it up, turn it on, and go on your merry way. The longer you leave it on, the more it will cook as you're probably aware. I believe even when it's turned off, the food will still continue to cook while the crock pot is warm. Just like putting something in the oven, turning the oven off, and leaving it in there. If you take it out of the crock pot, I wouldn't let it sit for too long. If you're planning to refrigerate or freeze your soup, just wait until it totally cools down. Hope this helps. I love my crock pot. You will too once you get some practice.
QUESTION:
What are some quick, easy, summer recipes?
Well, after a longer spring than usual the summer's getting really really hot (at least for me). I'm not loving cooking in this heat - I was hoping for a few no-heat or minimal heat options recipes. I really hate turning on the oven but I sadly realized most of the recipes my mother taught me involve turning on the oven (yeah - I'm a uni student having to cook for myself for the first time. I know. I know. I'm not an awful cook, I just don't know much beyond ham dinners and lasagnas and roasts and stuff. Things we made a lot at home but aren't practical for one person or on my budget). Which is pretty much unquestionable. I'm okay with turning on the stove, but eating hot food just isn't as enjoyable in the summer.

Please, guys, I hattttte seafood so I'm begging you - no tuna recipes. Everything else is fine: I eat all meats, most vegetables (except cauliflour and eggplant), all fruits.

Just so you guys have an idea of ... what I have to work with: I don't have a barbeque, crockpot, slow-cooker or a blender.

Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  7 Minute Dinner Recipe:
  
  In a sauce pot, boil 2 cups water
  
  once boiling…immediately add in the following order:
  
  2 cups instant brown rice (Minute Maid now makes)
  1 cup frozen veggies (Zen Garden by Europe’s Best is good)
  1/2 cup pre-cooked roasted chicken strips (Lilydale Brand is excellent)
  
  1 Tablespoon butter
  pinch salt
  
  Put lid on and turn to low for 5 min.
  
  Dinner – done. Turn onto plate or dish, drizzle with plum sauce or sweet n sour sauce.
  
  Great for students
  
  http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/08/20/7-minute-dinner-rice-chicken-veggies/
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  Mandarin Spinach Salad w/Dried Cranberries
  
  1/2 300g bag baby spinach pre-washed in bucket
  1/2 head romaine pre-washed (or 1 head if “hearts”) just all spinach works too
  1 can mandarin oranges, drained
  1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries work too, but not as sweet)
  Renee’s poppyseed dressing ( or Kraft creamy poppyseed) to taste, which is approx 1/2 cup
  TIP: to gauge quantity of dressing, when the salad is in the mixing bowl, pour the dressing around the in-side of the bowl.
  That will be enough dressing for that salad.
  
  Method:
  combine spinach, romaine, onions and dressing
  add red onions, mandarins and craisins
  
  sprinkle of toasted almond slivers is nice on top
  
  serve
  
  From beginning to end this recipe clocked in at 5 min.
  If using salad as a meal…
  
  add pre-cooked Lillydale Brand chicken slices – it makes an amazing ultra-fast light dinner or lunch.
  
  Alternate to mandarins:
  1 ripe mango, julienned (use the all yellow mango)
  1 ripe nectarine, sliced
  
  http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/04/15/mandarin-spinach-salad-with-dried-cranberries-and-poppyseed-dressing/
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  Sloppy Joes:
  1 lb ground beef
  small onion chopped
  1 bottle pasta sauce
  1 can tomato soup
  Cook Ground beef with onions, and drain off fat. Pour in pasta sauce and tomato soup. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minute:s. Serve over buns.
  Sweet Chili:
  Essentially the same recipe as above. Add 1 can mixed beans (also rinse beans in cold water) & 1 can tomato baked beans. Serve with corn chips, grated cheese. Can add 1 tsp of cinnamon, or hot sauce to taste!
  
  http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/03/04/best-sloppy-joe-recipes/
  
  ----------
  more complicated but can be done on stovetop:
  
  Teryiaki Chicken Chow Mein with Summer Veggies Recipe – Quick & Light
  http://www.sylviafox.ca/2009/03/30/teryiaki-chicken-chow-mein-with-summer-veggies-recipe-quick-light/
QUESTION:
I Need A Chicken Recipe FAST!!!! Please!!!?
Okay. I have 5 boneless skinless breasts. Im not using all of them because im makeing dinner for my mom so only 2 will be used. I dont have an oven so nothing with baking and no barbeque. I prefer chicken stir fry . I have vegetable oil, chicken, mustard, mayonnaise, flour, freezer veggies and other stuff. too much to name! so if anyone has a good recipe that can be done in under 1 hr with less than 7 ingredients and please be easy. I dont want anything that has to be sauteed and stuff like that! Thnx!!
It is boneless skinless chicken breast i forgot the chicken but im pretty sure ita already been figured out
- ANSWER:
  General Tso's Chicken
  Ingredients:
  1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1” chunks)
  5 dried red chili peppers
  3 green onions (sliced)
  3 eggs (beaten)
  ½ cup cornstarch
  oil (for frying)
  Sauce-
  1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  2 tablespoons rice wine
  3 tablespoons sugar
  3 tablespoons soy sauce
  2 teaspoons cornstarch
  
  Cooking Instructions:
  Step 1: In a large mixing bowl combine cornstarch and beaten eggs. Mix well to create a batter. Add chicken bits and coat thoroughly.
  Step 2: To make the sauce- in a small bowl combine rice vinegar, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
  Step 3: Heat deep fryer or wok to 375 degrees and deep fried chicken bits in batches. Drain on paper towels.
  Step 4: Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to your wok. Add dried chili peppers to your wok and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add chicken bits to the wok and stir fry for a couple minutes.
  Step 5: Add sauce mixture to the wok and cook stirring until the sauce becomes thickened and bubbly. Garnish with green onions and serve.
  (Makes about 2 servings)

Vegetarian Barbeque Recipes Indian

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Do You Love Chicken, Pizza, Crock Pot, India, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean Dishes?

Do you want to cook dishes you have never cooked before?

Nobody knows your taste better than you do. I don't know about you but some people are always on the look out for new recipes or want to taste or experiment new dishes.

There is a site that caters for; pizza, desserts, crock pot dishes, Indian, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean and low carb recipes.

Whatever satisfies your appetite you're going to want to visit this site.

http://recipesgalore.synthasite.com/

A lot of these recipes are easy to cook and some especially the Chinese recipes, can be cooked within 5 minutes, yes 5 minutes.

Whether you love your Indian meat or vegetarian curries or you just want to eat something healthy and don't want to be restricted in choice, well there is a section that has healthy Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean and low carb recipes, there is also a list of complete fat fighting food which can reduced fat up to 38%.

Some people love their chicken and want to make it in as many ways as possible, fried, baked, boiled, BBQ'ed, masala, etc.

Also there are a few surprises; I've affiliated my site with sites from ex-chefs who have worked at top restaurants who are giving away the recipes so that you can make them at home, the same, taste and flavors for a fraction of the cost. Don't believe me then visit:

http://recipesgalore.synthasite.com/

There is also a link for you to click that will provide you with thousands of desserts within the site such as; cakes, pies, cookies, candy chocolate, vanilla and much more.

Enjoy

Sarah

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Weber Barbeque Recipes Ribs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Steak Grilling Instructions - How To Grill the Perfect Steak

Grilling enthusiasts all over the world have searched long and hard for the answer to the question: "How do you grill the perfect steak?"

This is a wonderful question and deserves a wonderful answer. After all, good quality meat does not come cheap these days. My hopes with this article are to give you all the necessary grilling instructions and techniques possible so that your investment is not wasted. This guide will work equally well for both gas and charcoal grills.

GRILLING STEP 1

The first step is to choose the right piece of meat for grilling.

A great steak starts with a quality piece of meat. The problem for many beginners when they go to the supermarket or local butcher is choosing the good meat from the bad. There are a variety of steaks to choose from and it can be very confusing. If you have a butcher shop nearby, you should definitely get your meat there as opposed to the supermarket. Supermarket beef has been sitting on a shelf for God knows how long whereas the beef from a butcher shop is cut fresh.

Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a great piece of meat for grilling:

GRADE

There are generally three different grades of beef in the United States: Prime Grade, Choice Grade and Select Grade. Prime is at the top of the grading scale and only makes up for a very small percentage of beef produced in this country. Prime Grade beef is usually reserved for restaurants. Choice and Select are usually the grades of steaks that are available to today's consumer at supermarkets or butcher shops. So when going to your local butcher or supermarket , be sure to choose the best quality you can find. If it is not labeled on the package, be sure to ask for help.

MARBLING

Marbling is a very important factor in grilling a good steak. Marbling is the visible lines of fat that you see on the meats surface. Marbling is what gives your beef its great flavor. Now of course the more fat you have on your meat, the less healthy it will be. But I think many of us would rather enjoy a flavorful meal once in a while than the healthier alternative. The marbling should be thin lines of fat and should be evenly distributed throughout. Stay away from thick marbling as this will give you a tougher piece of meat. If you visit a butcher shop, they will definitely be able to help you choose beef with good marbling.

CUT OF STEAK

The last factor I would like to talk about is the cut. There are a variety of different cuts available today and it can be quite confusing. The best cuts for grilling in my opinion are the Rib-Eye, T-bone, Porterhouse, New York Strip & Sirloin. There is of course the Tenderloin cuts which give you your filet mignon and Chateaubriand. These cuts are very tender but contain very little fat and are not very flavorful. I recommend avoiding these cuts for grilling. The Rib-Eye probably contains the most fat out of the bunch, but is definitely one of the more flavorful cuts. My recommendation would be to test out a rib-eye, T-bone, Porterhouse and New York Strip to see which one you like the best, as we all have different preferences.

About the author: Ralph Serpe is a passionate home cook and webmaster for Chefability.com.

Please follow the link below to read part 2:

Grilling the Perfect Steak Part 2

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Tri Tip Barbeque Recipes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

How Long Should you Boil

Food needs to be boiled or cooked to make it safe to eat. When food has been boiled for a certain amount of time all bacteria is killed.

Bacteria needs to be killed to prevent food poisoning. Maintaining food at a certain temperature prevents bacteria from occurring and multiplying.

Safe Water

I always thought you need to boil water for at least 10 minutes before its safe to drink or use. Recent studies show that all bacteria is killed by the time the water reaches boiling point.

Water needs to be at 70 degrees for 30 minutes to kill all bacteria. Water reaching 85 degrees kills all bacteria within a few minutes. So by the time water reaches boiling point (100 degrees) all bacteria is killed and is safe to use.

How to Boil Eggs

Always start with boiling water, never place eggs in cool water and then bring to a boil.

When preparing soft eggs, the boiling time is 3 - 4 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, boil for 6 - 7 minutes.

A useful tip to prevent the egg shells from breaking while you cooking pour a little vinegar in the water. The vinegar hols the egg together.

Boiling Chicken

Chicken breast with bones need to be boiled for 2 hours before they get tender. If the breasts are boneless it will take about 45 minutes to be fully cooked.

For the whole chicken boiling time will take 2 - 3 hours to be cooked, depending on the size.

these grilling times are for fully cooking the chicken, if you looking just to pre-cook the chicken the grilling time will a lot shorter.

Boiling Corn

Bring the water to a boil before placing the corn in.

Small sized corn ears need to boil for 10 minutes. Larger sized corn ears need to be boiled for 12 - 15 minutes.

Corn off the cob cooks a lot quicker, boil for 4 - 5 minutes to get them soft enough to eat.

www.bonfeu-bbq.com/how-long-should-you-boil.html

About the author: Im 24, originally from Johannesburg South Africa but recently moved to Marbella Spain. My hobbies include tennis, gyming and barbecuing. I have a barbecue and recipe website. I love the outdoors and spend my free time on the beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I need a good Tri-Tip recipe.?
I want to make delicious tri-tip sandwiches for my family this weekend and I have no clue where to start. I mean I have grilled many things but never tri-tip. I will be using a gas grill with four burners. I prefer to make some kind of marinade and put my tri-tip in it and let it sit for a few hours. Give me all the details on how to prepare it, remember I am a beginner. I probably prefer barbeque flavored tri-tip. But any recipe will be considerd.
- ANSWER:
  BEEF TRI-TIP WITH SALSA
  
  1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lbs. tri-tip
  1/2 c. soy sauce
  1/2 c. fresh lime juice
  1/2 c. bourbon whiskey
  2 tbsp. grated or shaved ginger
  2 tbsp. seedless currant jelly
  1 tbsp. crushed red chili peppers
  
  Trim excess fat from tri-tip. Mix all ingredients together. Place ingredients in freezer weight plastic bag. Add tri-tip to bag and secure tightly. Refrigerate 24 hours.
  Barbecue for 10 minutes on hot fire. Then barbecue about 20 additional minutes on low fire for meat to be done medium. This, of course, depends upon thickness of meat.
QUESTION:
Other than barbeque, what is the best way to cook a Tri-Tip Roast ?
I know that bbq is the best way to go for a big juicy tri-tip, but what other way can you get a good, tastey tri-tip that is almost as good a bbq ? Dont be shy, let all the recipes outta the bad, lol. Thx.
- ANSWER:
  I usually roast tri-tips if I can't have bbq available to me. My method is simple but tasty. I make a dry rub out of smoked paprika, granulated garlic, granulated onion, thyme, coarse grain black pepper, and kosher salt. Once this is blended I rub the roast with olive oil and then apply the dry rub to it. Then, I heat a small amount of oil in a skillet such as cast iron, because it is oven safe. I sear the tri-tip on all sides and transfer it to my oven where the temp is set to approximately 375. Then I roast it for about 45 minutes and check the temperature. When it is at 122 to 125 I pull it out and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving. It should be medium rare. You can also make a nice sauce from the drippings by adding a little red wine, or sherry wine to the skillet and reduce a bit.This is as good as, if not better than, bbq by the way. Yum! Enjoy!
  Chef Steve
QUESTION:
I need a simple recipe for beef tri tip. I would prefer not to barbeque it.
- ANSWER:
  Braised Tri Tip:
  
  1 c soy sauce
  1/2 c worstershire sauce
  1/4 c water
  1 onion coursely chopped
  1 clove garlic finely chopped
  salt and pepper
  
  marinate in ziploc in fridge for a few hours. Brown meat on high both sides. Place meat and marinade in baking dish. Bake covered at 325 for 1-3 hours depending on size until fork tender.

The Greatest Barbeque Recipes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Make The Summer One Of The Best Using A Masonry Barbecue!

A barbecue is something that will appeal to many! The moment summer arrives every year, people pull out their barbecues from the garage, shops start stocking disposable barbecues and people start organising barbecues. The first barbecue of the year marks the beginning of summer. The combination of warm weather, sunshine and eating delicious food outdoors is usually a combination few people can resist. But there are some who feel their barbecue is inadequate and others who, year in year out, struggle to cook for a family with small disposable barbecues. By purchasing a masonry bbq this no longer needs to be a concern.

A masonry bbq is usually made from stone or bricks and is generally a permanent structure in the garden. They will offer an attractive feature in any garden! A masonry barbecue is intended to be a permanent feature, which will mean that it is a durable and reliable structure, however should you need to move it or dismantle it for any reason then you can. Masonry barbecues also make perfect patio heaters for chilly evenings sat outside. The initial cost for a traditional or disposable barbeque can be cheaper when compared to a masonry barbecue, but as a masonry barbecue could also be used as a patio heater and a stylish feature in the garden it can be worth the investment. Because they are built to last and are so sturdy and robust, masonry barbecues will out live any standard barbecue.

Masonry barbecues are perfect for summer garden parties, enjoying a relaxing evening of delicious food and sunsets and being warmed by the masonry bbq being utilized as a heater. Masonry barbecues are also weatherproof generally so there's no need to keep pulling them in and out of the garage or shed to shield them from the elements. Masonry barbecues also heat up much quicker than standard barbecues and retain heat for longer because of the thick back and sides made from bricks, which retain heat, and stonework. So you no longer need to wait around for such a long time, whilst the food is cooked!

By picking a masonry barbecue it is an investment. It'll last you lifetime, and also gives many wonderful evenings, with fabulous food enjoyed with your family and friends. A masonry barbecue, takes away any hassles that may be associated with standard or disposable barbecues and will make sure that you are able to thoroughly enjoy your evening, and escape the everyday stresses . The advantages provided by a masonry barbecue over a traditional barbecue will mean your house is definitely the house of choice for family and friends to gather. So, if you like barbeques and socialising during the warmer months and if you are sick and tired of trying to use a standard or disposable barbeques, then consider purchasing a masonry bqq today! Not only will your garden look much more beautiful, your social life will improve plus your summer is going to be of a far higher quality compared to summers without a masonry bbq. In preparing for a fantastic summer, choose a masonry barbecue!

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Does anyone have a great barbeque side dish that I can use to impress?
I am just starting to see a guy and he invited me over for a BBQ with his sister and I think a few of his friends. I think he will be BBQ'ing lamb?

Anyways, I want to bring over a side dish. I am just having a hard time deciding what to bring. Does anyone have a great recipe? Gourmet is fine, I know my way around the kitchen. I just want it to knock their socks off : )
- ANSWER:
  Rice dishes with savory flavors go well with lamb. So do cous cous recipes and tabulie. A lot of people don't like the second two, but I love them better than the lamb...LOL. I stay away from corn dishes because they don't seem to go as well with lamb. Rice Pilaf is a usual, so probably already there. A good one would be oven roasted potatoes with carrots, onions, mushrooms, garlic cloves, and chopped sun dried tomatoes.
QUESTION:
Looking for pot roast in the crock pot recipe with barbeque sauce.....?
I have a 2.25 lb pot roast that I want to cook in the crock pot for tonight. It's been in the fridge for 24hrs but is still partially frozen. I vaguely remember a recipe I made once which added barbeque sauce but I don't recall the whole recipe. Anyone have a recipe like this? I also have red potatoes and green beans for side dishes. I was thinking of doing those separately. Could really use some great recipes!!! Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  I do:
  
  one pot roast trimmed of fat
  
  1 bottle of bbq sauce
  
  2 tbsp of dijon mustard
  
  1/2 can of beef broth
  
  1tsp each of salt and pepper
  
  1tsp each of dried thyme and rosemary
  
  mix the marinade all together ..
  
  cut up carrots and potaotes and layer the bottom of the crock pot.. place roast on top and pour marinade over top and cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours... it is so good ...
QUESTION:
Does anyone have a good barbeque sauce recipe?
I am cooking in a barbeque contest. The only thing we lack is a great barbeque sauce. Judges prefer a sweet sauce, but anything goes.
- ANSWER:
  INGREDIENTS:
  1 cup ketchup
  1/4 cup white vinegar
  1/2 cup brown sugar
  2 tablespoons chopped onion
  2 teaspoons lemon juice
  1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  1 pinch celery salt
  1 pinch mustard powder
  
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  
  DIRECTIONS:
  Combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Season with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, allspice, celery salt, and mustard powder. Simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes
QUESTION:
I have two questions?
First does anybody know how I can keep myself busy? Im trying to give my exboyfriend/best friend some space so any ideas?
Second, does anybody have any great recipes for dishes for the fourth of july? Ive searched sites and i cant seem to find any. I need recipes that dont include salads, barbeque sauce, any type of dressing or pasta, also no peanut butter nuts of any kind or ketchup. thank you!!!
HELP ME!!!
- ANSWER:
  Keeping Busy: Volunteer at a nursing home to read the paper aloud to residents, help feed them, or paint their fingernails. You can also volunteer at an animal shelter to walk, bathe, and just love on the animals there. Good stuff for the ol' college application, too!
  
  Recipes:
  
  Watermelon Barbecue Sauce
  
  Prep. Time: 4:30
  Serves: 24
  
  6 lbs. seedless watermelon - rind removed
  8 oz. tomato paste
  1 Tbls. onion powder
  1 Tbls. garlic powder
  2 cups packed brown sugar
  1/2 cup sherry
  2 tsp. lemon juice
  1 tsp. liquid smoke
  
  -Cut the melon into pieces and place in a saucepan.
  -Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately 2-3 hours).
  -Add remaining ingredients.
  -Simmer uncovered over low heat for 2 hours.
  -Allow to cool to room temperature before using.
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  BEST EVER MAC & CHEESE
  
  1 head of garlic, roasted
  1 teaspoon olive oil
  1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  ½ pound sliced Applewood smoked bacon
  1 ½ cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
  ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  8 tablespoons butter
  ¼ cup minced shallots
  ½ cup flour
  1 quart whole milk
  6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
  8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  ½ teaspoon pepper
  1 teaspoon salt
  ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  
  2. To roast garlic: Slice ½ inch off the top of the entire head of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic head tightly in a square of heavy foil and roast until tender — about 45 minutes. Remove garlic pulp by squeezing garlic head. Smash cloves with a fork to form a paste.
  
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  
  4. Cook bacon completely. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Crumble bacon when cool.
  
  5. To make topping: Combine breadcrumbs, crumbled bacon, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Set aside.
  
  6. Preheat oven to 375°.
  
  7. Sauté shallots over low heat in reserved bacon fat for one minute. Add remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and continue to sauté shallots in butter and bacon fat until translucent.
  
  8. Add flour and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Stirring constantly with a whisk, add milk and roasted garlic paste.
  
  9. Cook until sauce is thickened (coats the back of a spoon). Remove sauce from heat then add salt, pepper, nutmeg, Gruyere and Cheddar cheeses. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  
  10. Stir in cooked pasta. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle topping to cover entire top. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until sauce is bubbly and topping is browned. Enjoy!
  
  --Laura Macek, Emeril’s Good Morning American Mac & Cheese Competition WINNER
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  Strawberry Pretzel Salad
  
  2 c. pretzels, coarsely crushed
  3/4 c. melted butter
  2 Tbsp. sugar
  8 oz cream cheese
  1 cup sugar
  2 cup Cool Whip
  2 small pkgs strawberry Jello
  2 cups boiling water
  2 (10 oz.) pkgs frozen strawberries
  
  Layer 1: mix pretzels, melted butter and 2 T. sugar - pat into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan - bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes until light brown. Let cool completely!
  
  Layer 2: Mash cream cheese and 1 cup sugar - fold into Cool Whip - Spread on cooled crust.
  
  Layer 3 - Dissolve strawberry jello in boiling water - add slightly thawed strawberries - Mix until completely thawed. Put into refrigerator until slightly thickened (10-15 minutes). If it doesn't thicken, 1/2 envelope plain gelatin can be added.
  Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Refrigerate.
  Serve in squares when Jello is congealed.
  
  Serves 12-16.
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  Spinach Pasta Salad
  
  1 (12-oz) package bowtie pasta
  2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  1 (10-oz) package baby spinach leaves
  1 ½ cups black calamata olives, pitted and sliced
  1 tomato, diced
  1 cup Italian salad dressing
  Juice of one lemon
  Salt and pepper to taste
  
  1. Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Drain.
  2. Transfer pasta to mixing bowl and add feta cheese, baby spinach leaves, black olives, and diced tomato.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together salad dressing and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste, for the vinaigrette. Pour your vinaigrette over pasta and toss. Refrigerate for four hours. Serve chilled.
  Servings: 10
  
  --Home Made Simple
QUESTION:
Why has the demand for my banana slug barbeque recipe book been less than I anticipated?
They are a great substitute for oyster shooters with a ring of salt along the rim of the shot glass. Slug shish kabobs are great for outdoor barbeques and make quite a culinary statement.
- ANSWER:
  Can you buy banana slugs at Banana Republic?

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