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Barbeque sauce is tasty. Why not make your own? It's not really that difficult and it goes with everything. I came across this sauce when I was traveling through Alabama. It's delicious and has Cherry Coke in it, so it's definitely something awesome, haha. What ya need: 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 2 cups of finely chopped onions 2 garlic cloves,  minced 24 ounces of chili sauce 12 ounces of cherry preserves or jam 1 cup of Cherry Coke (regular, not diet) 1/3 cup of golden brown sugar 1/4 cup of fine balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon (at least) of hot pepper sauce Ok, so: Grab a large, heavy saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Stir in the chili sauce, Cherry Coke, brown sugar, and vinegar. Bring this all to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Reduce this down to about 4 cups, stirring often enough to prevent burning or scorching. Add the hot sauce and stir in completely. A...

Here's a great, nutritious side dish for recipe for you. I learned how to make this when I was working at a small bistro in St. Louis. It has it's roots in Italian cuisine, but has evolved here in America. It's tasty, healthy, easy, and a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal. I hope you like it! What ya need: 6 cups of fresh cut broccoli florets 2 bunches of fresh green beans, left uncut 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of dried red pepper flakes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of freshly grated Romano cheese, if desired kosher sea salt, to taste Ok, so- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a roiling boil. Season this water, once boiling, with a few pinches of sea salt. Now, fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Throw the broccoli in the pot of boiling water and let cook for 3 minutes. Immediately remove from the boiling water and toss it in the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Repeat the cooking and shock...

This is a personal favorite condiment of mine. I rarely ever make it, only because I consume it almost immediately after making it. So, give it a shot and let me know what you think! What ya need: 1 stick of unsalted butter, at room temp 5 teaspoons of honey 1 teaspoon of chili powder (cayenne works) salt, to taste Ok, so - Whip all of the ingredients together until it forms a smooth mixture. Chill this in the fridge for a minimum of one hour. Spread this on toast, fry an egg in it, put it on a sandwich, eat it by the spoonful, whatever. Love it!

This recipe is derived from some basic Chinese and Thai beef and rice recipes. It has been softened to better compliment the palette and it’s not as spicy as it would traditionally be. If you are a fan of spicy foods, I would suggest adding more chili bean paste and experimenting with adding your own favorite pepper. Ingredients: 2 cups of rice 3¾ cups of water 4 tablespoons peanut oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger 2 teaspoons chili bean paste 1 teaspoon curry powder (can substitute curry paste) 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onions Ok, so: Cook the rice using the water in a large pot. Then heat a large skillet and add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the salt. Add the beef and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until the beef breaks apart well and is cooked thoroughly. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain the oil and add another 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan...

My heater is being a real poop-face today. So I thought that I'd post a recipe for a nice, warm soup. So here ya go! What ya need: 1 ,14-ounce can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ,16-ounce can navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium poblano chile, halved and seeded 1/2 onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1 pint grape tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ...