Mango Salsa

(not just for cavemen)

2 Mangoes
1 can of pineapple tidbits or 2 cups diced pineapple
1 small red onion, chopped (green onion is good, too)
1 handfull cilantro, chopped
2-3 jalapeno peppers, chopped (remove seeds and membranes for less heat or use red bell pepper for a really mild salsa)
2 Tbsp lime juice

Mix everything together; let marinate for at least an hour before serving. (It's even better the next day.)

Indian/Asian Fusion Chops

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
4 (1-inch-thick) pork chops
1 tablespoon garam masala

DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
2. Place pork chops in a glass dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over chops. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat and lightly oil grate.
4. Place chops on the grill. As they cook, sprinkle with garam masala. Cook about 10 minutes on each side.

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

(good for dipping or to pour over noodles and veggies.)

INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons hot chile pepper, minced
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons cornstarch

DIRECTIONS
Pour water and vinegar into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, ginger, garlic, chile pepper, and ketchup; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch. Remove saucepan from stove to cool. Then transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed.