Summer marinades

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(NC)—Try these fast and easy do-it-yourself marinade recipes:

Prep time: 5 minutes

Directions: Combine all ingredients. Pour marinade over meat in a sealable plastic bag or covered container. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Makes approximately 1/2 cup (125 mL).

Chili Garlic Marinade

• 1/4 cup (50 mL)Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

• 2 tsp (10 mL) each chili powder and crushed garlic

Red Wine Marinade

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

• 6 tbsp (90 mL) red wine

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 1 tsp (5 mL) brown sugar

• 2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce

• Freshly ground black pepper

Fresh Herb Marinade

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

• 4 tbsp (60 mL) lemon juice

• 2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 1 finely sliced onion

• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme

• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh marjoram

• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh parsley

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