Can anyone say "pasta"?

Black Forest Cupcakes

Just place a small cookie scoop of dark chocolate cake batter in cupcake paper, follow up with a dollop of your cherry pie filling (homemade is the best), and top it with a little more cake batter to cover it. Bake and frost, using a very large star tip for quick glamour.


Grilled Chicken with a Sauce Sampler

(1)Smoky Sweet Sauce

3 c. (40 oz. bottle) ketchup

3/4 c. apple cider vinegar
2/3 c. molasses

1/4 c. water

1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. liquid smoke

1/2 tsp. ground red pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. celery seed

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 'Specially good used to baste and serve with grilled flank steak.

(2) Creamy White Sauce

2 1/2 c. mayonnaise

2/3 c. white vinegar

3 tsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/4 tsp. onion powder

optional: 3 Tbs. Hidden Valley Ranch powder

In a medium bowl, combine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with peach-preserve glazed chicken.

(3) Tangy Tomato-Vinegar Sauce

1 3/4 c. ketchup

1 1/ c. white vinegar

2 Tbs. dark brown sugar

2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbs. yellow mustard

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. hot sauce

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. celery seed

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with grilled pork chops, etc.