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 […]

Fresh Steamed Artichokes

Directions: Trim stalks at base, cut off tops of artichokes. Place artichokes, garlic and bay leaf in vegetable steamer, cover. Steam 35 minutes or until tender. Artichokes are ready when outer leaves can be easily removed. Drain and serve with melted butter and lemon juice. Ingredients: 4 artichokes, fresh, washed 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf

Fresh Spinach Dip

Directions: In a medium bowl, toss together spinach, green onion stalks and water chestnuts. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry vegetable soup mix and dry onion soup mix. Chill before serving. Serve with fresh vegetables, bread or crackers. Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped 1 bunch green onions 1 8 oz can water […]