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Pollo Loco Marinade for Chicken

1 Lemon — juiced 1 Orange — juiced 2 tablespoons White vinegar 2 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce 1/2 cup Chili sauce 2 teaspoons Sugar 2 teaspoons Garlic powder Tabasco to taste 2 tablespoons Oil   Just marinate chicken in this mixture for 4-24 hours. Grill 20 minutes on each side. Serve with flour tortillas and fresh…

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Plum Barbecue Sauce

¼ cup onion; chopped — 1 small ¼ cup butter ¼ cup chile sauce 2 teaspoons mustard — Dijon-style 1 pound purple plums, or 1 -16 ½ ounce can 6 ounce frozen lemonade; thawed   Pit and finely chop plums. Canned plums should be drained first. Cook onion in butter in 2-quart saucepan stirring occasionally,…

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Italian Vinaigrette

½ cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons dry red wine 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….

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Parmesan Vinaigrette

½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon dried oregano 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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Onion Vinaigrette

1 cup vinegar (I prefer rice vinegar – its smoother with not as sharp a bite) ½ cup olive oil ½ cup pure cane sugar ¼ cup finely chopped onion** ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground mustard Fresh ground black pepper to taste   Put all ingredients in a jar with a…

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Mayonnaise

Yes, you can make your own!   If using a mixer – ½ teaspoon dry mustard ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice 2 cups olive oil In a small mixer bowl, combine seasonings. Add egg yolks and vinegar or lemon juice….

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Honey Mustard Dressing

1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup olive oil Mix everything except oil in a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Whisk in oil. Great over baby spinach.  

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Herbed Vinaigrette

6 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh parsley ½ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crumbled   Fresh ground black pepper to taste Place all ingredients in covered glass jar. Shake well until blended. Makes ½…

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