Slow Simmered Tomato Sauce

A table with many cans of tomatoes and garlic.

Ingredients 1 onion, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil Two 28 oz cans of whole tomatoes in sauce ( San Marzano if possible) 8 oz can tomato sauce 6 oz can tomato paste 1 cup of red wine (use tomato sauce can to measure!) 1 Tbsp dried oregano…

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Smoked Fish Dip

Two black Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on a couch.

We’ve been on a vacation and had a graduation. Now that we are home and the celebrating is finally over (I think) it’s time to share a vacation souvenir. My favorite thing to bring home from any trip is a new recipe and this one does not disappoint. The vacation was a visit to Fernandina…

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Snow Day Trash Cookies

Assortment of cookies with colorful candies.

I was going to blog this very healthy and delicious stew, but it will have to wait. Today is a snow day and that means cookies. The challenge is to use what you have and see what you can invent. In my house, we call that Snow Day Trash Cookies – maybe not the best…

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Something Special Peach Cobbler

A bowl of food with ice cream and mint leaves.

Ingredients  4 cups peaches, peeled and chopped (6 or 7) ¼ cup amaretto 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp fresh grated ginger ( ¼ tsp dried ginger) 1 stick butter 1 cup whole milk (I used a mix of 2% and half & half) 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ¼…

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Southwest Shrimp Cobb Salad

A plate of salad with meat and vegetables.

Salad: Chic Shrimp (02/26/2014) Blackened Chicken, leftover grilled, or deli roast chicken Romaine lettuce Your choice of ingredients: Avocado, red onion, tomatoes, olives, hard boiled eggs, cheese, black beans, corn, peppers, cilantro (remember the grocery salad bar can be your friend!) Blue Cheese Dressing (below) Jalapeno Cornbread Croutons (below) Southwestern Blue Cheese Dressing Ingredients 4 oz…

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Spaghetti Pie

A plate of food with some type of meat and vegetables

Ingredients 3 Tbsp butter ½ cup Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup cottage cheese 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef ½ onion, chopped ½ green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 6 oz can tomato paste ¼ cup red wine (you can substitute water)…

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Spaghetti Squash (Quick Version)

A plate of pasta with mussels and sauce.

Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash water salt Toppings of choice: butter, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sautéed garlic, tomato sauce, fresh herbs Directions Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Place face down in a glass dish that will fit in your microwave. (Sometimes I cook half at a time depending on the size. It stays…

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Spaghetti Squash Boats

A plate of spaghetti and meatballs on top of a table.

Ingredients 2 spaghetti squash (makes 4 servings for a main course – easy to double) For Sauce ½ onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 6 oz can tomato sauce 4 Tbsp tomato paste 1 cup red wine 1 stem of basil or several basil…

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Spaghetti Squash Boats

Baked spaghetti squash with cheese and basil.

Surprise your family this week with dinner in a boat. No kidding –  a spaghetti squash can make perfectly adorable little boats for serving dinner. It’s just the most entertaining vegetable. We have it all the time because it’s easy, versatile, and inexpensive – plus yummy. Back to easy, take a spaghetti squash, cut it…

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