Simple Yet Gourmet

We had these for dinner last night and let me just say, Yum!  This is my favorite BBQ sauce ever!  So much better than any store-bought brand I've gotten in the past.  The flavor was sweet and tangy with a little bit of a kick.  If you don't like spice just leave out the cayenne and you'll be set.  Serve on homemade hamburger buns , rolls, or whatever you like.  Just be sure to have some napkins handy!

I planted basil for the first time ever this Summer, and am loving having it readily available for use.  Since I now have quite a bit, I decided to attempt some pesto.  I loved this recipe!  It made a pretty thick pesto which is great for adding to a variety of pasta's, panini's, or even pizza.  The great thing about pesto is it is very versatile.  This recipe is perfect for my liking.  Toasting the pine-nuts adds a nice flavor, the parmesan cheese makes it nice and thick, while the garlic makes it flavorful but not overly pungent.  Even Brynlee, my 4 year old, loves this, and that's saying something for a girl who insists on having plain noodles when we serve Mac 'n Cheese or Spaghetti.

One of my favorite cookbooks is The South Beach Diet. This recipe comes from the snack section of the book. If you ever want to spice up your sandwiches, this is a great way to do it. I made this for a teacher luncheon and is was a hit! I will be posting Turkey Roll Ups next which goes very well with this mayo!