There is nothing more fun than a Sunday BQ (well it could be more fun if we got to eat outside in the cool air...116* is not too cool )
BQ your favorite meat-we are having hamburgers today- If you make your own add some cooked quinoa to the raw meat...maybe some shredded zucchini...Jim's cooking today so we will not be having healthy additions to the meat :)
Don't forget the BQ Sauce
1 1/2 c. catsup (organic no high fructose corn syrup!)
1/2 c. vinegar
1/4 c sorghum
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 c water, optional
Combine & simmer until cooked. Store sauce in covered container in the refrigerator.
Copy Cat- Coleslaw-Thanks Aunt Christe for this delightful recipe
2c finely shredded cabbage
1/4 c shredded carrot
(or use the prepackaged coleslaw mix)
1/4 c sugar- I used 1 TBSP stevia (2 TBSP Sevia powder is equal to 1 c Sugar) *The peanut gang said it needs to be sweeter next time...I will try adding honey next time : )
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tap pepper
1/4 c milk
1/2 c mayonnaise (My Friend Kara has a great recipe for homemade mayonnaise)
1/4 c buttermilk
1 1/2 TBSP white vinegar (I use apple cider)
2 1/2 TBSP lemon juice
Combine all ingredients. Beat until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (This is critical flavor-enhancement period, do not shimp on time).
Baked Beans
3 c. Navy, Great Northern, or Black Beans (or a mixture of all)
* I cook up 3-6 cup in my pressure cooker using natural release so the beans are soft. You could use canned beans too. Do not drain off the liquid.
1 chopped onion
1/4 c molasses (start with less and add to your desired taste...strong flavor)
1 TBSP Mustard
1-2 TBSP Soy Sauce
Combine all ingredients. Add bean liquid until you get your desired consistency. Bake for 45-60 minutes or cook in crock pot (my prefered method). If your beans are too thin- thicken wwith a little water ans cornstarch.
Walnut Brownies
1/2 c Butter
1/2 c Carob Powder
1/2 c oil
1 c honey (I use 1/2 c honey, 1/2 c apple sauce)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c nuts
1 1/4 c wheat flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
Melt butter, add carob powder and oil. Add honey. Stir. Beat eggsand vanilla; add to butter mixture. Stir in flour. Cover and put in refrigerator to let the flour hydrate-aprox 30 minutes. Remove and add apple sauce if too thick. Add baking powder and baking soda and nuts. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. Do not over cook or they will be dried out. It is better to under cook whole wheat baked goods.
Sounds Good Let's Eat!
