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Printable Recipe: South Carolina Mustard Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:26:16 GMT

Print South Carolina Mustard Vinegar BBQ Sauce Recipe.

Vinegar Barbeque Sauce Recipes to Make at Home

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:24:52 GMT

These vinegar barbeque sauce recipes are sharp, sweet, spicy, and so good you can't stop eating them. Be forewarned: these recipes are for those who take their BBQ seriously!

Barbeque Recipe Help and Tips for the Perfect BBQ

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:06:06 GMT

Looking for a barbeque recipe for chicken, ribs, salmon, shrimp... or whatever? Look here for barbecue menu ideas, sweet and spice bbq rub recipes, homemade bbq sauce recipes, and more!

Learn How to Barbeque in Five Easy Steps

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:00:29 GMT

New to grilling and want to learn how to barbeque like a pro? Read on for tips on choosing a grill, putting together a barbecue menu, and more.

Barbeque Tips and How to BBQ in Five Simple Steps

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:59:55 GMT

If you're not experienced with grilling, you might be a little intimidated by the idea. Don't be! Just follow our barbeque tips to bbq like a pro in just five steps.

Rib Rub Recipe Ideas for Your Next Barbecue

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:33:35 GMT

Having a barbecue and looking for a good bbq rib rub recipe? You'll find six hand-picked bbq ribs recipes here-- so good they'll really get your grill fired up!

BBQ Dry Rub Recipe Ideas for Chicken, Turkey, and Poultry

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:50:21 GMT

Poor chicken. Always the boring meat-- and who wants boring for a barbecue? Want to give your bbq chicken recipes a hand? Try a great bbq dry rub recipe for chicken and turkey.

BBQ Dry Rub Tips and Great Recipes for BBQ Rubs

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:53:42 GMT

It's barbecue season, baby! Did you know a BBQ dry rub could make a huge difference in how your BBQ tastes? Be the most popular griller in your neighborhood with our tips for great BBQ rubs.

Memorial Day BBQ Sauces

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:51:51 GMT

Barbecue season is here! And it's time to get out your silly apron with the big pig on the front, stock up on coals, and fire up the grill. And check out our page on the best kinds of BBQ sauce in America.

The Best BBQ Sauce in America! But Where's it From?

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:54:40 GMT

What's the best BBQ sauce for you? With so many awesome different types of bbq sauce, it can be hard to know what kind to buy or to make homemade. Don't stress-- use our handy list.

Mother's Day Peanut Butter Squares - Fixed!

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:33:40 GMT

A reader brought a mistake to my attention (thanks Theresa!) on our recipe for Mother's Day Peanut Butter Squares. I somehow forgot to specify the amount of peanut butter required. It's 1/2 cup. Eek!

We don't want people to miss out on making this dessert because it truly is awesome. Sorry if it's inconvenienced anybody... if so, let me know and I'll send you a free eBook to make it up to you.

Choosing Wine & Party Planning Wine Tips for a Dinner Party

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:15:26 GMT

Whether going to (or hosting) a dinner party or just having family over for Thanksgiving, choosing wine for a menu can be difficult-- and a little nerve wracking. So let us help!

White Wine Types and Wine Choice Help for a Dinner Party Menu

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:02:10 GMT

Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris... all wonderful white wines! But which is best for your dinner? Our quick guide to white wine types will help you choose the perfect white wine.

Types of White Wine Grapes: Wine Help for a Dinner Party Part 2

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:43:43 GMT

Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Gewurztraminer... they're great white wines! But what goes best with your menu? Part two of our guide to types of white wine can help.

Brunch Menu Ideas and Recipes for Mother's Day, Easter... or Whenever

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:03:44 GMT

These creative but traditional brunch menu ideas are great for a Mother's Day or Easter (or just because) brunch. These brunch recipes are the perfect mix of ease and elegance. And tastiness!

A-mazo-ing Matzo Ball Recipe for Passover

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:39:01 GMT

Cute title, right? Yeah, that's me, pumping up the creativity of the site with stupid puns. I know, I know... it's a talent.

We don't have a section here at Divine Dinner Party for Passover (something that will be remedied soon!), so we thought we'd at least post a great recipe for a Passover staple: Matzo balls. I'm not Jewish, but this wonderful matzo ball soup recipe makes me wish I were. According to my friend Georgia, this is her mother's recipe-- that the best she's ever tasted. I'm not as experienced at eating matzo balls, but I LOVE this recipe. You will, too, because they're light and scrumptious and absolutely delicious. Serves 6-8.

Ingredients
2-3 pieces of chicken
12 cups prepared chicken stock
2 carrots
1 stalk celery
1/2 onion, sliced
2 tsp. dried parsley
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
4 eggs, separated
1 C. matzo meal
3 tbsp. butter (or schmaltz skimmed from homemade chicken stock)
1/2 tsp. salt br> 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:Bring stock to a boil. Boil veggies and chicken until cooked through. Toss celery and onion, slice carrot and reserve for later. Cool chicken and separate meat from skin and bones. Cool broth and skim fat from top.

In a bowl, mix together butter (or schmaltz), egg yolks, matzo meal, pepper, and salt. Mix well.

Beat the egg white until soft peaks form. Fold into mazto mixture.

If necessary, add a touch of stock or water to thin batter. Chill batter 20 minutes or more.

While batter chills, bring stock back to a boil and add chicken bouillon, parsley and chicken meat.

Remove cold matzo batter from the fridge-- it should be thickened and stiff.

Wet hands and form matzo balls by hand. They should be about the size of golf balls. Drop each ball into hot soup.

Simmer about 20 minutes, turning once during cook time.

Add carrot and warm through. Serve.

Buffet and Finger Food Recipes and Dinner Party Ideas

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:56:40 GMT

Make your dinner party a hit with these unusual and elegant buffet finger foods recipes. These easy buffet and finger food recipe ideas will have your guests drooling... and stampeding to the buffet table.

Healthy Video Recipe: Easy Garlic Broccoli

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:08:00 GMT

Now that spring is here, it's time to start eating light. This video recipe from harvesteating.com makes a crisp, fresh, and delicious veggie side dish that even the kiddos will be willing to eat. Probably-- it is broccoli, so there are no guarantees.

The video's just under three minutes, so don't worry about spending all day. It's quick! Enjoy.

Tasty Random Recipe

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:34:04 GMT

Sometimes, you just need a random recipe idea to get your ideas flowing. The recipe below makes wonderful savory muffins so good you'll want to build a meal around them

Feta, Asiago, and Spinach Muffins with Sun-Dried Tomato

Ingredients:
2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 C. asiago cheese, finely grated
2 large eggs
1 1/2 C. milk
1/4 C. olive oil
7 oz. fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and chopped
3/4 C. sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped

Instructions: Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.

In large bowl, combine flour, pepper, and baking powder.

In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and milk. Add spinach and tomatoes. Stir in cheeses.

Add wet ingredients to dry. Mix gently just until combined-- don't overmix.

Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins

Bake about 20 minutes, until golden. Let cool partially in pans. Serve warm.

Makes 12 muffins.

What do You Think?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:31:45 GMT

Finally finished! As of today, almost all of our pages have been redesigned-- and I (quite humbly) think they're looking great.

Have you gotten a chance to take a look around? Tell us what you think! We'd love some opinions on our new look

New Look!

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:13:01 GMT

Things looking a little wonky around here? We're in the middle of a redesign. So bear with us if things are looking a little goofy... we'll have the new design up in no time!

Top Ten Mother's Day Gifts

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:15:04 GMT

Need some gift ideas for Mom? Or need to know what NOT to buy? This is the place.

Our list of the Top Ten Mothers Day Gifts will give you a load of great Mother's Day gift ideas, from traditional presents to creative homemade Mother's Day gifts.