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Suya Spice Mix

 

 

This is an African seasoning. This recipe uses powdered peamut butter, which makes it much easier. Over the years, I lost my African Chicken recipe, so I was excited to find this. Maybe some day I will be able to recreate the dish. I remember that it had plaintains, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and I think coconut. I’ve never been able to find such a recipe anywhere 🙁

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sweet sour

Sweet & Sour Sauce

  1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in syrup ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons cold water   Drain pineapple and reserve syrup. Add enough water to syrup to make 1 cup. Mix 2 tablespoons corn starch and 2…

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gravy

Gravy

  Pour drippings into a measuring cup. Skim off fat (the oily liquid that rises to the top) – reserving ¼ cup. Set the remaining drippings aside. In a medium saucepan, combine reserved fat and ¼ cup flour. Stir until very smooth. Add water or broth to reserved drippings to make 2 cups. Pour into…

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Apple glaze

Apple Glaze (for meat, salmon,…)

    This sauce can be served with chicken, pork, duck, turkey or salmon.   1 large apple, cored and diced 1 med. Yellow onion, peeled and chopped 2 Tablespoon buttermilk 2 cups dry red wine 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground gingersnaps1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black…

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Vinaigrette – basic

½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme, oregano, or basil (or use ½ teaspoon dried) 1/2 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper   Place all ingredients in covered glass jar. Shake well until blended….

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Italian

½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon Parmesan 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, or 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper   Place all ingredients in covered glass jar. Shake well…

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Teriyaki Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons fresh chopped ginger root, or ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic, chopped, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.   I personally don’t like that much garlic in my teriyaki, so I just sprinkle garlic powder on the meat…

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Sweet & Sour Sauce

1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in syrup ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons cold water   Drain pineapple and reserve syrup. Add enough water to syrup to make 1 cup. Mix 2 tablespoons corn starch and 2 tablespoons…

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Raspberry Sauce

1 12-oz. package frozen, lightly sweetened raspberries, thawed 3 Tablespoons sugar 3 Tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup orange juice   Mix in blender or food processor until smooth. Press through fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Stir before serving. Use on ice cream, frozen yogurt, French toast, pancakes… Makes 1½ cups.  

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