2 cups hot water

⅛ teaspoon SPICE ISLANDS Fine Grind Java Black Pepper

Melt butter; add onions. Cook about 5 minutes or until Onions are slightly yellow. Stir in Arrowroot. Add Beef Stock Base to water and add to onions. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Add Pepper. Serve hot.

Spice Islands Barbecue Sauce (Makes 1 Pint)

An outstanding California favorite—brings many compliments that will inflate your ego as a chef. Serve hot with hamburgers, meat loaves, spaghetti and meat balls. Serve cold as a relish with cold meats.

1 teaspoon SPICE ISLANDS Oregano

2¼ teaspoons SPICE ISLANDS Paprika

½ teaspoon SPICE ISLANDS Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon SPICE ISLANDS BEAU MONDE Seasoning

1 teaspoon SPICE ISLANDS Chili Con Carne Seasoning Powder