Barbeque Sauce

For some reason I felt the need to make a sauce, barbeque sauce and it isn't even grilling season. The snow is beginning to melt however the brisk cold lingers in the air. To make my sweet... and I say sweet because I was trying to make it a general as possible... not everyone likes their barbeque sauce how I do. Heavy and rich with smokey flavour. To make this sauce and feel free to tweak the ingredients to your liking.

1/2 cup to 1 cup ketchup, tomato paste or tomato purée, I used ketchup

1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon or 2 of paprika, the smoker the better

2 tablespoons brown sugar, the darker the better

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper

pinch of salt
* If the sauce is too thick just add a bit of water until you get it to your desired consistency.  

Put all of the ingredients into a saucepan and mix together. Turn the stove on to medium high heat. Heat to boil and then remove from heat.  

You can also change up the ingredients by adding honey, maple syrup, molasses, herbs or seasonings, chili powder, curry paste, garlic or finely chopped onions. - JW     

  

Zucchini

Looking for an easy side dish this weekend? Then how about try grilling zucchini. Wash and then cut the zucchini lengthwise. Not too thin. Drizzle a bit of olive oil and add some salt and pepper and toss. Then place them on the barbeque or in a pan. A few minutes each side. Until they have those classic brown markings and not too transparent. It's a delicate balance. When serving them I usually drizzle balsamic vinegar, tis the season. I use balsamic vinegar a lot in the summertime. Some other alternatives would be to grate or shave parmesan cheese over top and serve. You may also like to add fresh rosemary and lemon juice with the oil and salt and pepper. Regardless, grilled zucchini can accompany any of your summertime dishes with ease. Have great weekend! - JW