Kansas City Style Original Barbecue Sauce

Just throw all of the ingredients in a saucepan, pop it up to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. Done deal. And just like the original Masterpiece, this stuff will make a work of art out of any of your grilled meats, or burgers and sandwiches; and as a dipping sauce or marinade.

2 cups water
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup vinegar
3 Tablespoons molasses
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over high heat and whisk until smooth.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until mixture is thick.
3. Cool then store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight so that flavors can develop.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

6 yellow squash
3 plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, pressed

Garnish:  fresh basil sprigs

Cut each squash lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices, cutting to within 1 inch of stem end.  Cut tomatoes into1/4 inch slices.

Combine chopped basil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until blended.  Add squash and tomato, tossing gently to coat; let stand 1 hour.

Remove vegetables from marinade, reserving marinade; insert tomato slices between squash slices, and secure with wooden skewers.

Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 degrees to 400degrees) 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender, basting often with  reserved marinade.  Garnish, if desired.
Yield:  6 servings

from the kitchen of Mary Margaret Greene-Southern Living