Moo's Everyday Marinade

I call this her everyday marinade because for years it was the only one Moo relied on for preparing different meats for grilling. The only change occurred in later years when she started using the Good Season's Italian Dressing as the base for her marinade. Granted it made for a good taste (especially with leg of lamb), but I think part of it was the simplicity it offered. This recipe might benefit from the addition of a teaspoon or two of the dry Italian Dressing. I may play with that and get back to you.

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. fresh ground pepper
½ tsp. dry mustard
¼ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Combine ingredients and pour over meat. Allow to sit overnight. This quantity will provide enough marinade for about 3 pounds of meat.

All-Purpose Ginger Sauce

This sauce is good for dipping, marinating, sasting and even as a salad dressing. It was one of Moo's staples. Try it...you'll like it. More importantly, you find dozens of ways to use it and give a little distinction to an ordinary dish. I have friends who use it and literally come up with new uses for it every day. This palate pleaser is becoming a staple in their kitchen too.

2 inch piece of ginger, remove skin and chop coarsely
½ cup oil, your choice (I prefer a good olive oil)
¾ cup soy sauce
1 small wedge of orange, seeded
½ small onion, sliced
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 small wedge lemon, seeded
Blend all ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. Serve as a dipping sauce for steak, chicken, seafood or salad dressing.