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Simply the Best All Purpose BBQ Sauce

Posted by Cate under Sauces & Dressings

3 cups ketchup
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 T dry mustard
1-1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup light brown sugar
Mix all ingredients together in heavy-bottomed pot and stir until well combined. Cook over […]

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Shrimp Salad

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood, Salads

Print a PDF of this recipe here.
(original recipe is from Barefoot Contessa; recipe below is modified to include my changes)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds medium or large shrimp, cooked, peeled and tails removed
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon good white wine or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3-4 tablespoons fresh dill, […]

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Happy Monday!

Posted by Cate under Narrative

So the holidays are over and it’s back to work tomorrow. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired … I could use the break of work. ;) I did manage to get caught up on a lot of movies this weekend though, watching Surviving Christmas, Christmas with the Kranks, Wedding Date, Must Love Dogs […]

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Weekend Wrap-Up

Posted by Cate under Narrative

Weekend Dog Blogging is on hiatus this weekend, taking a break for the holidays, but in the meantime, I was very excited to hear that Kiri of Weekend Cat Blogging Hostess, Eat Stuff found her way home. I knew it. Cats have this uncanny sense of direction, and I’m really glad Clare and her family […]

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Merry Christmas!

Posted by Cate under Narrative

Hey folks! Just a quick post as we’re heading off to my parents’ house.
Dinner tonight was a success, and I, for one, am pooped (and stuffed!). This was definitely one of the least stressful Christmas Eve menus I’ve done, and everything was delicious. I’ll be back with recipes soon, but, for me, I think the […]

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