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I read once that the secret ingredient ot A-1 Steak Sauce was raisins. Well I set out to make my own version to see. I always like to see if I can duplicate something from a restaurant, but this is something manufactured, and I think it’s pretty good.

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp grated orange peel
• pinch of salt
• 1/8 tsp of white pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sauce pan and boil for several minutes, stirring continuously. Remove from stove and allow to cool. Pour mixture into a blender and and puree until completely smooth.

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For the life of me I can’t remember the reason for the name of this salad, but it is so simple and packs an amazing flavor. The tartness of the lemon mixed with the tang of the bleu cheese and the sweetness of the raisins is an incredible combination with one of my favorites – bacon!

• 1/2 lb bacon, cut horizontally and slowly fried until crispy
• 1 pkg bleu cheese, crumbled
• 1 head of cold iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup light vegetable salad oil
• dash of fresh ground pepper
• pinch of salt

Chill the bowl prior to starting this salad fo rat least 10 minutes. Fry the bacon until crisp, drain fat and cool on paper towels. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper in the bowl. Toss in the cheese and raisins and mix well.  Add the lettuce and bacon and serve immediately.

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