Spicy Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce

This is a very simple side which can eat like an entrée.  Add a nice piece of grilled fish, meat, or fried egg on top and it is a whole dish.  The best Brussels sprouts our cooked with a little char on the outside, so don't be afraid to burn them a bit, they are forgiving 

Makes enough for 4 - 6 people 

1 #       Brussels Sprouts, stem end trimmed and halved 

1 Tbls   Vegetable or soy oil

5 oz     Spicy Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce 

(Optional) 2 strips of bacon, cut small 

   In a wok or heavy sauce pan heat the oil on high heat until it starts to lightly smoke.  Add the cut Brussels sprouts (be careful because the sprouts and oil will pop and may splash).  The longer you leave the sprouts in the pan without stirring them the nicer brown or charred look and taste the sprouts will get, so the longer you can stand not stirring them the better the look and flavor will be (you can also add the bacon at this point)  When you get a little color on the sprouts you can turn down the heat and stir or shake the sprouts as they cook.  Add the Spicy Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce and let it cook into the sprouts, stirring or shaking so it coats and doesn't burn.  When the sprouts are soft and still a little al dente in texture they are ready.  If the sprouts are not cooked yet and you are worried the sauce might burn you can add a splash or water to the pan and continue cooking.  Add some salt and pepper to taste and there you have it 

There is certainly a reason why most every culture has some form of meatball in their cooking arsenal, they are easy to prepare, portable, and pack a lot of flavor. These turkey meatballs are a lean version which don't skimp on flavor when pared with our Spicy Maple Mustard BBQ sauce. You can serve the meatballs as an appetizer or in a roll like a sandwich with some more BBQ sauce. They also play well with most any side dish

Makes 12-18 meatballs depending on size

1#              Lean ground turkey

1 cup         Cooked rice, cold

1/2 each   Onion, minced fine

1 Tsp          Cumin powder

1 Tsp          Garlic powder

1 Tsp          Chili powder

1 each       Egg

1 Tsp          Salt

1 cup         Spicy Maple Mustard BBQ Sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine the ground turkey, rice, egg, and spices and mix everything until well incorporated and smooth. Chill the mixer for 10 to 15 minutes which helps the mix bind and makes it easier to form into balls. Using a spoon scoop the mixer into the size meatball you prefer and form it into a ball. You can also use an ice cream scoop. In a baking dish line the balls up to bake. You don't need to give them much space, and the tighter together they the better the sauce will cover them. Place the meatballs in the oven for about 10 minutes to set the meatballs, then remove them from the oven and coat them with sauce. Return the meatballs to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. You shouldn't have to worry about overcooking them as the sauce will keep them from drying out.