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Gazpacho for One

Directions: In blender or food processor, combine tomatoes, tomato juice, celery, garlic, half of the: cucumber, green pepper and onions; the hot pepper sauce and salt. Process until vegetables are finely chopped but not pureed. Stir in remaining cucumber, green pepper and onions. Refrigerate until chilled. Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/3 c […]

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Directions: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute onions and garlic until softened. Add tomatoes, keeping the heat as high as possible without browning. Add herbs and wine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more wine or water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Salt and […]

Fresh Tomato Sauce with Italian Meats

Directions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring in salami after 8 minutes to heat through. Add oregano, pepperoncini, salt, pepper and sugar to taste. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 3 […]