Fajita Marinade
 1/2 cup oil
 1/3 cup lime juice
 2 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
 1 t cumin
 1/2 t black pepper
 
 Combine above ingredients and pour over 2 pounds of steak or chicken breast. Refrigerate overnight. 

Garlic Steak Marinade
 1 London Broil
 3 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 sm. onion, chopped
 1 sm. bottle steak sauce
 1/2 cup lemon juice
 1/2 cup vegetable oil
 
 Mix garlic, onion, steak sauce, lemon juice and vegetable oil. Marinate London Broil overnight and grill. 

Marinade for Chuck Roast
 1/3 cup wine vinegar
 1/4 cup ketchup
 2 T oil
 2 T soy sauce
 1 T Worcestershire sauce
 1 t mustard
 1 t salt
 1/4 t pepper
 1/4 t garlic powder

 Mix all ingredients.  Marinate at least 24 hours, turning frequently. Grill on low heat until desired doneness.

Lemon Pepper Marinade
 2/3 cup lemon juice
 6 T water
 2 t chicken bouillon granules
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 t pepper
 
Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

For a copy of Chef Nick's cookbook go to chefnickskitchen.com, or  John's Fine Foods, 88 North Ave, Owego; Front & Center; 188 Front St. Owego; or Down to Earth Whole Foods, 305 Grant Ave. Endicott. E-mail: nfc@stny.rr.com