That sounds like a good idea. The smucker's sight has recipes for things like Apple Glazed Pork Chops, Cherry Glazed Ham, Crispy Chicken Wings, Grilled Asian Orange Chicken, Coconut Chicken with Orange Ginger Dipping Sauce etc. Since I stink at cooking, the only was I would ever use up my preserves would be on toast. Now that I've seen these recipes, I'll have a ton of different things to try. Once I get my Pomona, I'll start putting up low sugar preserves and make some healthy, fruity main courses. My kids will be eating more fruit whether they like it or not!!!

You got me worried so I looked it up. Apparently oxalic acid is not an issue for healthy people but can be an issue in some cases "What Is Oxalic Acid? Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring chemical in plants and animals and is also consumed in a variety of different foods such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, most berries, certain fruits, soy and soy products, meat and dairy products. In large amounts, oxalic acid is poisonous, but toxic levels are not found in foods that we normally eat. The main controversy surrounding oxalic acid in food is whether or not they contribute to the formation of kidney stones. About 80% of the kidney stones formed by adults in the U.S.A. are composed of calcium oxalate. Oxalic acid binds with other minerals such as calcium which form a salt known as an oxalate. Oxalic acid interferes with the absorption of calcium in foods because they bind with it, making it unusable by your body. Without oxalic acid, foods such as spinach and kale would have a much higher, bio-available calcium content than they do because it is bound up with oxalic acid. These oxalates are usually passed though the urine but in vulnerable individuals, they may crystallize, forming larger stones that cause excruciating pain and require medical attention." And some detailed information on oxalates from WHole Foods Here is a link that might be useful: Oxalates

Guess this was the one day wonder and I missed it the first time around.

Thanks SOOOO much for that curry paste recipe. Looks wonderful. Aji Sauce - (pronounced - ah hee') I first heard about this recipe from Daisy Martinez. I'll give her recipe first which I find most useful because the particular combination of ingredients is one that will keep well in the fridge for several days, kind of like fresh salsa. The second recipe I'll post here has things like cilantro which I find wonderful but it doesn't last long, hence you need to use this sauce quickly but you can tell the two are very similar. My use for this recipe is for nearly everthing. That is what Daisy said when she provided the recipe and I totally agree. It is great with eggs, yogurt, and as seasoning for nearly any kind of saute especially beans or lentils. I plan to marinate some tofu with this eventually but haven't got around to it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I think one of the things it provides besides good taste is a way to have the chopping done of veggies that you are going to use probably anyway (if you cook like me) so it saves some time doing it all at once when you make the sauce. I also think it is better after it sits in the fridge for 24 hours. (Food processor is not an absolute requirement but I find it very useful here) -------------------- from: Daisy Martinez cooks PBS show on TV (I may not have this exactly the same, I took notes and I have changed this recipe to accomodate a pint jar - she used a quart jar) 4 cloves garlic 1 large jalapeno with ribs and seeds (sometimes two if you like more heat) 1 large (but not huge) red onion 2 - 3 teaspoons kosher salt (or so to taste) fresh ground black pepper (not so much since you have the Jalapeno) mince garlic and jalapeno in food processor (I like to add salt at this point to make sure garlic gets salt - helps flavor IMO) rough chop red onion and add to food processor process all in food processor until minced add mixture to 1 pint jar and fill to top with lime juice Let it chill in fridge - seems to be better after it is chilled --------------------------------------------------------------- from: epicurious.com Aji Sauce Bon Appit : July 2009 by Steven Raichlen Yield: Makes abaout 3/4 cup ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded jalapeño chiles (about 4 large) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green onions (about 2 large) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons (or more) red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper preparation Combine jalapeño chiles, green onions, sweet onion, and cilantro in processor; puree until paste forms, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula several times. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and process until mixture is blended but some texture still remains. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more vinegar to taste, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.