Now that the kids are out of school for the summer, here are some great "no cook" recipes that kids of any age can prepare to help out with family meals. Getting kids involved, whether you're firing up the grill or just making a casual lunch, helps to give them pride and appreciation for family mealtime gatherings. Enjoy
No-Cook BBQ Sauce
(one half) cup ketchup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon white vinegar
(one half) teaspoon chili powder
(one half) teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
(one half) teaspoon hot sauce or two drops Tabasco sauce
Pinch of salt
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Couple drops of liquid smoke, optional
1 .Mix together and keep refrigerated.
Honey Mustard Sauce
(one half) cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon liquid honey
1. Mix together and keep refrigerated.
Quick & Easy Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing
"Why buy pre-made bottled oil & vinegar dressing, when you can make this in minutes?"
(one half) cup extra virgin olive oil
One third cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp liquid honey
(one half) tsp dried basil leaves
(one half) tsp dried oregano leaves
(one half) tsp salt
(one quarter) tsp fresh cracked pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1. Put all ingredients in a jar with a lid.
2. Shake to combine and pour immediately over salad greens of your choice.
Makes slightly more than three quarters of a cup
No - Cook Sweet & Sour Sauce
The ingredient "ketjap manis" is basically sweet soy sauce - look for it at your local Asian grocery or down the Asian foods aisle in your major supermarket. If you can't find it you can substitute it with 4 tablespoons of soy sauce mixed with 3 tablespoons of sugar."
(one half) cup ketchup
3 tablespoons golden corn syrup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon ketjap manis
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Pinch of salt
1. Mix together and keep refrigerated.
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Chef Dez is a Food Columnist, Culinary Instructor & Cooking Show Performer. Visit him at www.chefdez.com
The next "Chef Dez on Cooking" column will appear July 21/11.
