Tri-Tip Marinade

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tbls garlic salt
1 tbls black pepper

Marinade a minimum of 6 hours in refrigerator (the longer the better)
Makes enough marinade for two 4-pound tri-tip roasts

Jaime's Taco Seasoning

Forget to pick up a packet of Lawry's taco seasoning for tonight's meal? Don't fear, just combine these simple ingredients and you will have taco seasoning that's even better than Lawry's.

1 tbls chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

Combine in a bowl and add desired amount to your chicken or beef!

Tip: Make extra and save for next time!

Susanne's Aioli

1. In the bottom of a beaker, crack a large egg and let it come to room temperature while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
2. Prepare:
• Mix together 2/3 cup canola oil and 1/3 cup olive oil
• juice one lemon
• 2/3 cup fresh italian parsley
• 4 cloves of garlic (or to taste)
• sea salt and white pepper to taste
3. Put 2 tablespoons of oil in with the egg. Start blending with a Cuisinart hand blender. Slowly add some more oil, allowing it to emulsify before adding more. Keep drizzling in the oil.
4. As the aioli thickens, add the oil more quickly. Stop halfway through and add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
5. Continue blending until all the oil is incorporated and the aioli is thick. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
6. Spoon into a pretty serving bowl, cover and chill for at least a half hour before serving so the flavors can marry.

Serves 6
Recipe compliments of Susanne Woolley

Peach Toffee Crisp

5 medium peaches peeled and sliced or 5 cups frozen (thawed) sliced peaches
2/3 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup original bisquick
1/4 cup english toffee bits
1/4 cup firm margarine or butter

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 375. Spread peaches in ungreased square pan 8 x 8 x 2 inches.
Mix remaining ingredients until crumbly, sprinkle over peaches.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until peaches are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm.