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Homemade Barbecue Sauce Thai Cuisine

Taken by D.Schmidt for About.com (Copyright) Next time you want to grill up some dinner, instead of purchasing a store-bought barbecue sauce, try this superior homemade Thai barbecue sauce. Homemade BBQ sauce is easy to put together, and it’s far less expensive than the store-bought variety. Plus, it tastes better and is much healthier for

Chinese “Ramp” Pancakes

Serves 6 Author Notes Scallion pancakes (called cong you bing in Mandarin but pronounced like “chung yo beeng”) are pretty much readily available at every Chinese take-out restaurant and in the frozen food aisle at Asian supermarkets. I grew up loving these crispy, pan fried treats in my house. This is adapted from my dad’s

Homemade Peach Liqueur

Summer brings a bounty of juicy peaches, but once you’ve eaten your fill and exhausted the options for freezing, canning, and turning them into jam and chutney, you may be at a loss of how else to use them. This homemade peach liqueur is a wonderful way to use up this delicious fruit. Plan in

Homemade Lemon Drop Candies

September 18, 2013 by Cara I have a special soft spot for Lemon Drops.   There are few memories I have of my grandmother but one that sticks out the most in my mind is how she always had Lemon Drops candies waiting for my sister and I whenever we came to visit. Now it is of no surprise to all

Homemade Butterscotch Liqueur Recipe

Ingredients:1 cup sugar1 cup water1/2 brandy1 cup 100 proof vodka1/2 tsp. butterscotch flavored extract10 drops of yellow food coloringInstructions:Bring the sugar and water to boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sugar from scorching.When the sugar/water mix turns clear, remove it from heat.Let cool until just warm in temperature. (Use your

Strawberry Marshmallows

Photo by Bobbi Lin Makes 1 8×8-inch pan’s worth Author Notes These pink marshmallows have the flavor and aroma of fresh berries, thanks to freeze-dried strawberries. The recipe was tested in grams, so a couple of the volume measures will seem slightly awkward. You’ll find the recipe very sleek and easy (I promise) if you

Easy Lunch Salad Three Ways

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Thick-Cut Sweet Potato Fries

Photo by Ella Ollison Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Serves 6-8 Author Notes Serve these healthy baked fries with a chipotle aioli or homemade ketchup. You could even try a sweet potato poutine for a spin on a Canadian favorite. *** This recipe was originally created by Sophie Nau, with regenerative farmer

Pineapple Coconut Cake

by Beth Pierce Calling all onion lovers. This delicious and easy caramelized French Onion Dip is perfect for all your entertaining. Serve with cut celery, cut carrots, sliced cucumbers, chips, crostini or pretzel sticks. by Cheryl Whyte Sometimes you just need something a little sweet, right!? Well, I’ve got a treat for you! These wholesome