Just because Summer's over doesn't mean you can't make a good BBQ!

I am one of those patio-less, grill-less, apartment-living folks right now. We are blessed to be living where we do but oh how I miss the days of this past summer. Lighting up the grill multiple times in a week to prepare dinners. It's like getting the best of both worlds. The fun of cooking and the wonder of being in natures kitchen. Talk about spacious! :)

So before we all get into the full swing of fall comfort foods, I have one last summery recipe to offer you. It's somewhat of a spin-off of my mom's but I'm more into exploring the spice world than she is. :) I think I get that from my dad. Hope you get to try it, and don't feel like you have to use the grill. There are ways around these things.

Nati’s Tratti BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

· ½ cup Tomato Sauce

· ½ cup Ketchup

· 2 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce

· 2 Tbs. Brown Sugar

· 1 Tbs. Raspberry Vinegar

· 1 Tbs. Spicy Mustard

· ½ tsp. Onion powder

· ½ tsp. Chili powder

· ½ tsp. Paprika

· ¼ tsp. Cinnamon

· ¼ tsp. Cumin

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well in a small sauce pan. Heat at med/low temp. for about 8 min. Stir frequently. Sugar will melt and sauce will brown-up a bit and thicken. (Do not cook over high heat!) Yield: About 1 ¼ cup of sauce. Perfect for BBQ chicken.

Additional Notes: For those of us without a grill, broiling in the oven is great. Be careful if you’re going to brush this sauce on your meat while it’s under the broiler as it will burn very easily. Best to broil your meat, brush it with bbq and bake it for just a couple minutes on a lower rack. Enjoy!