Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

1 C Yoshidas Teriyaki 1 Can Sprite 1/2 C soy sauce 1 tsp liquid smoke 1/2 C oil 2 TB minced onions 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp onion salt Marinate 24 - 48 hours. Mix 2 -3 times during marination. -When we cooked out chicken we grilled it, and I personally think that is the best way to enjoy it!-

Super Zesty Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds red bliss potatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 slices bacon, cut into lardons
• 1 red onion, diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups homemade mayonnaise (recipe to follow)
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard

Directions

Cut the potatoes in quarters and place in a large pot, add the garlic and cover the potatoes by about 2 inches with water. Season generously with salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.

While the potatoes are cooking, put 2 tablespoons olive oil into a saute pan, add the bacon and bring to a medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until it is brown and crispy. Remove from the heat and add the onions, celery and vinegar. Season with salt and reserve.

When the potatoes are fork tender, drain them from the water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. While the potatoes are still hot add the bacon-onion mixture. Stir to incorporate. Add the Mayonnaise and stir to combine. TASTE for seasoning and stir in the mustard. Add more salt, if needed.

Zesty!

Homemade Mayonnaise:

• *2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups neutrally flavored oil (vegetable, canola, peanut)

Place the egg yolks in the bowl of the food processor and add the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt, to taste. Turn the machine on and VERY slowly start to drizzle in the oil. Drip, drip, drip until the mixture starts to look like mayonnaise, then a slow steady stream of oil can be added.

Cook's Note: If the mayonnaise is too thick add a few drops of water or if it is not thick enough, with the machine running, add a little more oil.

*RAW EGG WARNING

I suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs.

Due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, I recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

Maple Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup porter-style beer
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 dashes hot sauce
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Add bacon to a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and bacon has begun to crisp.

Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, thyme leaves, beer, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.

Remove from the stovetop and bake uncovered 45 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken. Check at 30 minutes and add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth if it looks like it getting too dry.