Category: Sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Homemade pizza sauce is easier to make than I thought!  One time, I was out of it with no time to go to the store, so I grabbed some tomato sauce and started experimenting.  I must say that this sauce is so much more flavorful than the sauce you buy in a store. …

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Swedish Meatballs

I have to admit… I used to not be a fan of Swedish meatballs.  But, my husband was insistent that I find a recipe that I like, because they are one of his favorite meals.  I am happy to say that not only have I found a recipe that both he and I…

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Grandma Carol’s Spaghetti Sauce

This is the only ground beef spaghetti sauce recipe I will probably ever make.  In my opinion, it is absolutely the best!  I was raised with it, and my children will be raised with it too.  Family recipes hold a very special place in my heart, and have a big stronghold on my…

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Homemade Brown Gravy

A holiday meal is not complete without homemade gravy.  Whether you’re making turkey or slow cooked pot roast, you need this simple sauce to complete the meal!  The best gravies come from the cooking liquids, so don’t let them go to waste.

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Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce and Arugula

When I first saw this recipe on Epicurious, I knew I had to make it.  It sounded like the perfect, lighter pasta dish for spring and summer.  Spicy sausage, fresh basil, peppery arugula…. I was so right.  The sauce was incredibly bright because of the fresh herbs and arugula.  It was not too…

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Emeril’s Alfredo Sauce

Creamy and cheesy, alfredo sauce is delicious.  I’ll admit that I’m one to buy a jar at the supermarket rather than embark on the journey of making my own, but that was not the case the other night…

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Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce

Looking for a meat sauce that’s not ground beef-based? I think you’ll like this one… Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce. It’s chunky and full of flavor.   Perfect with penne or spaghetti.  Just like many of my Italian recipes, this is one which I think tastes as good (if not better!) the next day.

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