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end-of-the season bbq
by Erika Molnar | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Sweet Citrus Tofu + Chicken Marinade
(for 4-6 chicken breasts or 1 package tofu) NOTE: make sure to double this recipe if you plan to do full recipes of both the chicken and tofu.

½ - ¾ cup soy sauce
juice of one orange (Valencia if possible)
juice of one lime
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 T. grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, chopped

Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Add 1 package extra-firm tofu and/or 1 breast boneless, skinless chicken per chicken-eater. Marinate the chicken and tofu in separate containers. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Spinach and Mushroom Salad
	1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and de-stemmed 5 mushrooms, sliced dressing 3 T. olive oil 2 T. white or rice vinegar juice ¼ lemon ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar

dessert
Fruit Salad with ice cream or sorbet
3 Peaches and plums
1 orange
1 pint blueberries
1 pint strawberries or raspberries
juice of ½ lime or lemon

Peel and cut up peaches, plums, melon, oranges. Add berries and pour lemon or lime juice over salad. To serve: Place a scoop of ice cream or sorbet in a bowl. Add a few spoonfuls of fruit, garnish with mint leaves.

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Erika Molnar spent the summer trying to escape Wedding Frenzy (and failed). She lives in Berkeley, CA with her Lego-loving husband and is looking for work that will keep her mind half as occupied as it was while she and her mother planned a weekend of meals for the wedding guests. You can send her suggestions at <ebaumga@excite.com>.

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