Roasted tomato sausage penne

If you would have told me a month ago I would be getting fresh tomatoes I probably would have laughed at you because this has been a horrible tomato year for me.  It started with 11 tomato plants (10 of them in raised beds and 1 little guy in a container on my back patio).  […]

Penne with roasted tomato and sausage

Thank you mr. garden for some awesome tomatoes and mr. bunny for keeping the heck away from everything.  Truth be told I was scared the start of the season because I lost a couple tomato plants early.  However, the ones that did survive really came through and now I am stuck with an overabundance which is […]

Pork chops with a merlot sauce

The merlot sauce in this recipe will play well with a majority of meat such as beef (especially mr. bland filet), pork chops, or even some lamb chops.  Besides being versatile a merlot sauce is a simplistic sauce to make that is very flavorful. 
I chose to use pork chops (surprised I went to something pork […]

Basic Tomato Sauce

A good basic tomato sauce is an essential ingredient in any kitchen.  It can serve as a great base for many dishes (chicken parmesan for one) or as a simple and easy meal when tossed with some pasta. 
I like to keep the tomato sauce simple and then I can add what I want when I need it.  […]

Mango Habanero BBQ Sauce

Ok I have to admit this sauce actually started to scare me.  I was constantly adjusting the sauce and it never tasted right.  Luckily the last 2 changes I made by adding in the can of diced tomatoes and the molasses brought the sauce together.  I had bought extra mangos and habanernos just in case […]

Porcini mushroom sauce

This is a simple and easy sauce that works great with mashed potatoes and red meats.  I use it with the veal meatloaf.
For this dish you are going to need:

1 ounce of dried procini mushrooms
1 shallot medium dice
2 cloves of garlic medium dice
1/2 of red wine
3 cups of boiling water
2 cups of beef broth
1 sprig […]

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