Asian-Style Chicken Wings

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks again to "DRSPAGHETI" for today's food funny.

A young couple got married and left on their honeymoon. Back at home
for a few days, the bride called her mother. "Well, how was the
honeymoon?" asked the mother.

"Oh, Mama," she replied, "the honeymoon was wonderful! So
romantic..." Suddenly she burst out crying. "But, Mama, as soon as
we returned, Sam started using the most horrible language. He's been
saying things I've never heard before! All these awful four-letter
words! You've got to come get me and take me home! Please, Mama!"

"Sarah, Sarah," her mother said, "calm down! Tell me, what could be
so awful? What four-letter words has he been using?"

"Please don't make me tell you, Mama," wept the daughter, "I'm so
embarrassed! They're just too awful! You've got to come get me and
take me home! Please, Mama!"

"Darling, baby, you must tell me what has you so upset. Tell your
mother these horrible four-letter words!"

Still sobbing, the bride replied, "Oh, Mama... words like dust, wash,
iron, and cook..."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I know that officially, summer is still a few weeks away, but in the
United States today is not only the day we honor our brave soldiers
past and present, but it's also the Unofficial First Day of Summer.
Here is what we'll be grilling up:

Monday's Starter
Asian-Style Chicken Wings

Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Grilled Potato Salad

Wednesday's Side Dish
Grilled Mushrooms with Tapenade

Thursday's Entree
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger

Friday's Dessert
Grilled Pears with Caramel Sauce

Here is some delicious finger food for you and your guests to nibble
on while the rest of the meal is under way.

Asian-Style Chicken Wings

2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 Tbs (30 ml) fresh lime or lemon juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) honey
1 Tbs (15 ml) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp (2 ml) hot red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
2 lbs (900) chicken wings

Whisk all the ingredients except the chicken wings together in a large
bowl. Add the chicken wings and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 to 6
hours, or overnight, tossing the wings occasionally. Grill over hot
coals or under a preheated broiler, turning 2 or 3 times, until no
longer pink at the bone, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Mon May 31 09:41:00 2004