Pizza Sauce

 
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3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 (29-oz) can tomato puree
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp brown sugar (next time, I would probably just use granulated)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

In large saucepan, saute the garlic in the hot oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer, covered for 45 minutes.

Resist the urge to doctor this up before it has finished simmering, as the longer cooking will bring all the flavors together. So if you feel it needs any doctoring, do so afterwards.

BBQ Sauce

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This recipe comes from a Cook's Country magazine. I haven't tried it yet, but it does look good, doesn't it?

2 tsp vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup root beer
1 cup apple-cider vinegar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown mustard
1 tbsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp garlic pwd
1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat until simmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining ingredients, except for liquid smoke, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thick and has reduced to 4 cups, about 1 hour. Stir in liquid smoke, if using. (Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.)

Teriyaki Marinade

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This is a very good marinade I use on sirloin steaks.

1 lb boneless, beef sirloin steak
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp apple juice
1 tbsp molasses
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/3 cup water

Combine the ingredients and pour over meat in a heavy-duty ziplock plastic bag. Marinate for up to 8 hours.

Chicken Marinade

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This is a very good teriyaki marinade that is pretty versatile. I use it for sirloin steaks, as well.

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic pwd

Combine all of the ingredients and pour over chicken or steak in a glass bowl, or heavy-duty plastic ziplock bag. Marinate for 8 hours.