a great marinating sauce

From the archives of my sister, Evelyn McGowan

Ingredients:

2 packages onion soup mix

8 tablespoons sugar

2 cups ketchup

1 cup vinegar

1 cup oil

4 teaspoons dry mustard

2 cups water

salt/pepper

Prepare:

bring mixture to a boil, then let cool before marinating meat

marinate overnight (or time equivalent thereof)

Suggested music: Soul Sauce by Cal Tjader

penne pasta with broccoli

Recipe compliments of Kathy LaBella

Ingredients:

1 box penne pasta

1/4 cup margarine

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup swiss cheese

1/2 tablespoon salt

1/2 tablespoon garlic powder

3 cups cooked broccoli

Prepare:

cook pasta and drain

melt margarine; stir in flour; add milk, stirring constantly until mixture thickens

stir in 1/8 teaspoon of thyme

stir in 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg

add salt, garlic powder, pour over pasta, sprinkle both cheeses on top

bake @ 375 degrees for 15 minutes (mine took a little longer)

Serve with a nice loaf and enjoy!

Suggested music: Pennies From Heaven (Kathy suggests the tasty Dinah Washington version)