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Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Silly me, I always thought bruschetta is always topped with tomatoes. But after further reading I found that bruschetta is often topped with meats, beans, and… of course, cheese. Like this herbed ricotta bruschetta.

Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Don’t Over-Toast The Bread

The bread is only grilled long enough to get a little color, char and crisp. You spread them with the creamy cheese mixture that contains one of my favorites, green onion. Cut these into little strips and serve this herbed Ricotta bruschetta up as appetizers at your next outdoor party. If you want to prepare ahead of time, you can make the spread in advance. Then you just need to grill the bread.

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NutriChef Food Vacuum Sealer Machine – Automatic Air Sealing System for Dry & Moist Foods, LED Touch Controls, Includes Vacuum Bags, Hose & Wine Stopper, High Suction Power, 14″x6″x3″, Black

Also try my bruschetta with gorgonzola and honey.

Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta
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Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Silly me, I always thought bruschetta is always topped with tomatoes, but after further reading I found that bruschetta is often topped with meats, beans, and… of course, cheese. Like this herbed ricotta bruschetta.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bread, cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 4kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ina Garten

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine ricotta, onions, and dill.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Lightly brush the bread with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred and browned.
  • Rub both sides of each piece of bread with the garlic (using the cut end as a garlic ‘pencil’ to get that great garlicky flavor all over the bread).
  • Slather bread with the cheese mixture and serve.

Notes

The cheese mixture is also great on baked potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about making this apple maple turkey burger. Sure, I’ve had a few turkey burgers in my time, but I can’t remember any of them. None of them really wowed me, to be honest. On the other hand, I can remember lots of the beef burgers I’ve had. A lot of them wowed me. I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong. I was wowed!

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

One Delicious Burger

The apple sauce and maple syrup really make this apple maple turkey burger fantastic. It is moist and tender and oh so flavorful. It is topped with apple wood-smoked  burger and a great sauce that I am going to use on regular beef burgers too.  So much so that I made these twice in two days.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try my black bean Teriyaki burgers and my Buffalo turkey burgers with blue cheese slaw.

Apple Maple Turkey Burger
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Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 688kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sandra Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the burger

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Take 4 of the pieces of bacon and place into a chopper or blender and process until all large pieces are ground.
  • Combine the ground bacon, turkey, applesauce, poultry seasoning, syrup, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it mixed well. Form into 4 equally sized patties.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Brush one side of the patties with olive oil and place over direct heat. Brush tops with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred. Flip and grill another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to indirect heat and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 170 F.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns slathered with the sauce, topped with your favorite toppings and the remaining bacon slices.

Notes

These burgers can also be made using ground chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! Now, you could up and ‘cheat’ and just warm up some canned cream of mushroom soup and make these burgers, but believe me, making the creamy mushroom sauce is very easy, and it tastes soooo much better than anything you’d ever get out of a can.

Creamy Mushroom Burger

This creamy mushroom burger almost like having a mushroom stroganoff on a bun. It’s messy. Like a good burger should be. It’s gonna drip every time you take a bit. That’s a good thing. You’re gonna get sauce all over your mouth. You’re supposed to.

I like to save a little piece of the bun for the very end. It makes for the perfect tool for sopping up all those drippings that made it onto the plate.

This delicious burger is another fantastic recipe from Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr, from the Food Network.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try my Cuban burgers.

Creamy Mushroom Burger
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Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, creamy, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 725kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Aaron McCargo Jr

Equipment

Ingredients

For the mushroom topping

For the burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices cheddar smoked is best!
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions

For the mushroom topping

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan.
  • Add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add remaining oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
  • Whisk in the beef broth and onion powder.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the cream cheese,
  • Season with salt and pepper.

For the burgers

  • Form beef into patties. Season with salt and pepper and grill until done.
  • Top patties with cheese.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Stir together the mustard and mayonnaise and slather it onto the bun halves.
  • Assemble burgers by topping buns with patties and a large spoonful of the mushroom topping.
  • Sprinkle with fried onions and serve.

Notes

The sauce is also great on grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black
Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

Blue cheese, although great, can be a little strong to us. So, we were a little skeptical about all the blue cheesiness that was in this recipe for a Buffalo wing dipping sauce. Well, the sauce is fantastic. No more Ranch dipping sauce for us. This is the only sauce we’ll ever need or make.

This sauce has a great bite from the blue cheese with just a little heat. Nice and cool for hot wings. Don’t skimp and use a cheap blue cheese dressing. Get the real stuff. And if you’re worried it might be too blue cheesy, substitute Gorgonzola cheese.

Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my blue cheese dressing.

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Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 247kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Six in the Suburbs

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce into medium bowl.
  • Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  • Whisk mixture until creamy smooth.
  • Fold in the blue cheese.

Notes

This sauce gets better with time.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 3124mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Patty Melt

I recently bought a Weber Cast Iron Griddle for my gas grill. I absolutely love cooking with it. It is just like cooking on a flat top grill. It gets amazingly hot, which is exactly what I need to cook a patty melt. I like a little crust on my patty melt burgers, but with tender juicy insides. And the bread has to be grilled just until it has a little crunch and can stand up to the patty and onions.

Patty Melt

Make Them Outside. Or Inside.

You can also make these on your stovetop. You’ll want to use a large skillet, preferably cast iron. Or better, use a Griddler from Cuisinart. I really like cooking them outside. As much as I do love burgers cooked over charcoal, I’m a huge fan of cooking them on a griddle too. They always come out fantastic. And the griddle makes it so easy to make a great patty melt like this one.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my taco melt and my copycat of the yummy Frisco melt from Steak ‘n Shake.

Patty Melt
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Patty Melt

I like a little crust on my patty melt burgers, but with tender juicy insides. And the bread has to be grilled just until it has a little crunch and can stand up to the patty and onions.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 762kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Pioneer Woman

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet (or on a griddle) over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until the onions are soft and golden, stirring often, 20-30 minutes. Remove onions.
  • Place beef into a large bowl along with salt and pepper, to taste, and the Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  • Form meat into 4 4 ounce patties.
  • Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the beef patties and cook on both sides until done. Remove meat and any scraps.
  • Melt 1 more tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Working in batches, brown the bread on one side, while melting cheese on the topside of each slice. Add more butter as needed.
  • Assemble patty melts by placing burgers on bread and top with onions and remaining bread slice.

Notes

Thicker bread holds up better to these messy delicious sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 528mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black

Southern Green Beans

There’s no way to go wrong with these southern green beans. Sure, they’re decadent. They’re supposed to be. They’re sweet, smoky, and tender (and with a little kick if you opt to add a bit of red pepper flake). They aren’t meant to be super-duper healthy. You start out with a lot and you end up with very little. Or none.

Southern Green Beans

Bean Heaven In A Bowl

These are what baby green beans want to be when they grow up. They want to be surrounded by tasty, smoky bacon. They want to be covered in a delicious broth. And they don’t mind a pinch or two of hot pepper to spice things up a bit. Packed with flavor, I love these southern green beans.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make these beans and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my potato and green bean salad.

Southern Green Beans
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Southern Green Beans

There’s no way to go wrong with these southern green beans. Sure, they’re decadent. They’re supposed to be.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword green beans, southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 110kcal
Author Based on a recipe from In A Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the bacon and cook until done (but not crisped).
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Remove all but two tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
  • Add the beans and stir to coat.
  • Cook for about a minute.
  • Add the bacon back to the pot, along with the broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and red pepper (if desired).
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add butter and stir until melted.

Notes

Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1527mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

I was really happy with how these homemade hamburger buns came out. They weren’t as thick as store-bought buns, but they were very soft and tasty. And they made the house smell great while they were baking. I’m not normally very successful at baking. I’m missing whatever gene you need to have to consistently turn out great breads. But I was very pleased with these buns.

Homemade Hamburger Buns

You can use this same recipe for making homemade hamburger buns to make excellent slider buns. You might have to cut the bake time just a little as I suspect the smaller buns would bake a bit quicker. And hey, change things up a bit! You can make your buns round or square. Or in my case, somewhere in between. I was ecstatic that I was finally able to make my own buns. And not only that, I made fantastic buns!

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Fleischmann’s Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)

If you want to make your buns using dough made in a bread machine, try my recipe here.

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

I was really happy with how these homemade hamburger buns came out. They weren’t as thick as store-bought buns, but they were very soft and tasty.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, homemade
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 buns
Calories 276kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the milk and butter in a small pan.
  • Heat until butter is melted.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to 110° F.
  • Stir in the yeast and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook.
  • With the mixer running on low, pour in the milk mixture.
  • Knead until the dough forms a ball. Add more flour if the mixture is too moist.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium-low and let the dough knead for 5 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in a warm place.
  • Lightly flour a work surface.
  • Roll out the dough until it is a 10" x 7 1/2 " rectangle.
  • Cut into 2 1/2" squares if making full-sized buns, or 1 1/2" squares for sliders.
  • Transfer dough squares (you can actually form them into rounds if you want) to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Whisk egg together with 1 teaspoon warm water and brush on top of the dough squares.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, if desired.
  • Bake until buns are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool completely.

Notes

Cut in half just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking to make a big batch of a tomato-based BBQ sauce that is out-of-this-world good, you’ve found it. This sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce is great to play around with depending on your tastes, too. It goes on smooth, has hints of sweetness and smoke, and a little heat. Well, it can have a lot of heat depending on how much hot sauce you decide to add.

Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

Perfect For Those Backyard BBQs

We slathered some of this great sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce onto some grilled chicken breasts last night for dinner. It made for some great eats, that’s for sure! I made sure to make extra, too. The leftover chicken (drenched in more sauce) will go onto pizzas and quesadillas. This sauce is also excellent as a dipping sauce for grilled smoked sausage!

This recipe makes about 2 quarts, enough for 16 bone-in chicken breasts… or thereabouts!

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Sriracha BBQ sauce.

Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce
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Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking to make a big batch of a tomato-based BBQ sauce that is out of this world good, you’ve found it. This sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce is great to play around with depending on your tastes, too. It goes on smooth, has hints of sweetness and smoke, and a little heat.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, sauce, spicy, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 quarts
Calories 2252kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Insane Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 15-30 minutes or until the desired thickness is obtained.

Notes

Store in the fridge until ready to use. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 2252kcal | Carbohydrates: 571g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7445mg | Potassium: 5122mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 543g | Vitamin A: 3045IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 694mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz

Firecracker Chicken

Hot, but not overpowering. Cholula hot sauce is often referred to as the Flavorful Fire, and this firecracker chicken recipe really proves it. It is the only hot sauce in our house besides a bottle of habanero sauce (over 600,000 Scoville units). The habanero sauce is used sparingly and is there to bring heat and only heat. Cholula, on the other hand, brings a little bite and fantastic spicy flavors.

Firecracker Chicken

This Isn’t Sweet-And-Sour Chicken

The firecracker chicken comes out almost like sweet-and-sour chicken in texture. After the first bite you’ll know that it tastes nothing like sweet-and-sour chicken! The sauce is great. Don’t be afraid to spoon it all over the rice, the chicken, the plate. Everything.

Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my copycat of Panda Express SweetFire chicken.

Firecracker Chicken
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Firecracker Chicken

Hot, but not overpowering. Cholula hot sauce is often referred to as the Flavorful Fire, and this firecracker chicken recipe really proves it.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 862kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the sauce (I ended up doubling the amounts shown. The sauce is outstanding. More is better.)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Put cornstarch, salt and pepper into a large resealable baggie. Seal and shake to combine.
  • Add chicken to the baggie and seal and shake to coat well.
  • Put beaten eggs into a small pie plate or bowl.
  • Heat some of the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Working in batches, shake some of the excess corn starch off the chicken then place into the eggs. Rotate to coat, shake off the excess, and place into the hot skillet.
  • Cook chicken 1-2 minutes per side until golden. You are not trying to cook the chicken completely, just get a nice color and bite.
  • Remove chicken to the baking dish, spreading it out in one layer.
  • Continue until all of the chicken is browned, adding more oil if necessary.
  • Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring and flipping the chicken every 15 minutes, until the chicken is done.
  • Serve over warmed rice garnished with green onions.

Notes

You can use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenderloins.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 1722mg | Potassium: 1068mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pizza and Pasta Sauce

This is my go-to red sauce. I use it on everything from pizza, to pasta, to meatballs. I always make a double batch of my homemade pizza and pasta sauce and freeze some for later. It is packed with tomato flavor and has the perfect herb flavor. There’s a healthy dose of garlic and shallot to add that richness you want. I am a big fan of this sauce.

Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce

Thicker Or Thinner. Your Call

Depending on what you use this sauce for, you might want to puree it slightly in a blender. Or use a blender stick. We prefer our homemade pizza and pasta sauce a little thicker and chunky, even if we use it on pizzas. It’s not tomato juice. I want to not only taste the tomato I want to see it and bite into it!

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NutriChef Food Vacuum Sealer Machine – Automatic Air Sealing System for Dry & Moist Foods, LED Touch Controls, Includes Vacuum Bags, Hose & Wine Stopper, High Suction Power, 14″x6″x3″, Black

Also try my pantry pizza sauce.

Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce
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Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce

A great tasting sauce ready in no time. Perfect for pizza or pasta.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 62kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3-5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2-3 shallots chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 3 tablespoon fresh marjoram chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Instructions

  • Heat oil over high heat.
  • Add garlic, shallots, thyme and marjoram and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and reduce by 1/2, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the two cans of tomatoes.
  • Simmer, stirring often, for 7 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 -3/4ths of the can of tomato paste, sugar, and hot pepper flakes.
  • Simmer an additional 7 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and add the basil, cook another 1 minute.

Notes

Refrigerate sauce until ready to use. It also freezes well.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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