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There’s something empowering about making your own BBQ sauce. I’ve always been pretty happy with many commercially prepared BBQ sauces but I always wanted to make my own. This is a tangy BBQ sauce that’s super quick to make and has a fresh and spicy flavor. The fresh non-prepared flavor is definitely worth the ten [...]
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This simple and versatile classic marinade provides meats or vegetables with an oregano and garlic-based flavor that goes well with chicken, beef, onions, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms and many other ingredients. And it’s flexible too; add basil, thyme, rosemary or even red pepper flakes to jazz it up.
Enough for about 1-2 lbs. of meat or veggies.
Olive [...]
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This simple and delicious meal is perfect for a quick grilled dinner. The basic marinade can be used on a variety of meats and cuts for a strong oregano-based Mediterranean flavor. I was originally going to make chicken kebabs but laziness got the best of me and I decided to grill/stir-fry marinated chicken pieces in [...]
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Mama Lena’s Italian Kitchen was a legendary Chicago restaurant that operated in the Chicago’s Gold Coast in the late 60s through the early 80s. Unfortunately I never went there, but very fortunately, I found the Mama Lena’s Italian Kitchen cook book, A Pinch of This and Pinch of That at a local thrift store — [...]
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This simple Italian marinade recipe works well on chicken, turkey, beef or vegetables. It’s a flexible marinade; similar ingredients can be substituted, but always use olive oil (extra virgin is recommended) for the best Italian flavor.
Olive Oil - 3/4 cup
White Wine - 3 Tblsp. (or substitute lemon juice or vinegar)
Basil - 2 Tblsp. fresh, chopped [...]
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I’ve been experimenting with marinades and came up with this easy and flavorful marinade to use on beef, chicken, pork and veggies. Because it contains beer and lime juice, it will tenderize beef, and the flavor of the cilantro and onions really comes through. I add hot pepper flakes and the heat is perfect for [...]
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Have you ever read the ingredient list on a marinade or sauce container? It’s scary; usually lots of salt, sugar and other chemicals you don’t need. When you find out how easy this teriyaki sauce/marinade is, you’ll never buy jarred again — it’s super simple and tastes delicious, and you can adjust it to your [...]
