Katey's Kitchen

BBQ Sauce

June 23rd, 2012 Posted in Sauces Tags: BBQ, Ketchup, Onion

2 Tbl butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cups Ketchup

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 Tbl Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbl vinegar

1 Tbl mustard

~ In 2-qt saucepan melt butter, add onions and saute until tender

~ Add remaining ingredients, mixing thoroughly

~ Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

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June 23rd, 2012 Posted in Pasta, Sauces Tags: Garlic, Pasta, Tomatoes

2 Tbl Olive Oil

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, chopped

1 16 oz can tomatoes, with liquid

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 Tbl sugar

2 tsp Basil (fresh if you have it)

1.5 tsp salt

~ In 2-qt saucepan, over medium heat, cook garlic cloves and onion in olive oil until tender (about 5 minutes)

~ Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil and salt – mix thoroughly

~ Cook 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring often

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1 package (14 oz) caramels

1/2 cup chocolate chips (unwrapped)

1 5 oz can evaporated milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

“Dippers” (fresh strawberries, apple or pear wedges, pretzels etc)

~Place all ingredients, except dippers) into a microwave safe serving bowl

~Place in microwave and cook on high for 5 minutes

~Using an oven mitt or potholder (bowl will be hot) remove bowl from microwave and stir thoroughly

~Return to microwave and continue cooking 30 seconds to 1 minute or until caramel is thoroughly melted

~Stir until smooth

~Serve immediately with prepared “dippers”

Thanks Pampered Chef!

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