When I searched for a recipe on how to make homemade marinara sauce from fresh tomatoes, I had a difficult time finding one. Almost every recipe that I found used canned tomatoes. Which is a great recipe to have when you want to make it in the middle of the winter. However, it is garden …
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I absolutely love the taste of traditional pesto. The creamy garlic and herb spread is super versatile for use in just about any dish. However, it wasn’t until I was in my mid-20’s that I actually tasted pesto. In fact, as a child I was a very picky eater. I loved the taste of fresh …
It’s apple season so that means it is time to share our easy to make, slow cooker cinnamon applesauce recipe. Every year I make a trip to our local orchard. While I am there, I debate on not only what type of apples to buy, but also how many. Granny Smith apples are good for …
Homemade Dry Ranch Dressing Mix is so much healthier than those pre-made store bought packets. Not to mention by making your own, you will save yourself time and money! In fact, there is no need to run to the grocery store when you are trying to make your favorite dip because you are out of …
I never thought I would be able to make Pizza Sauce in the Instant Pot using fresh tomatoes. Every recipe that calls for tomatoes, or tomato based products, always warns you to place the tomatoes on top of other ingredients. Otherwise you will most likely get the dreaded BURN notice. So when I was successful …
When I first heard of making pasta sauce in the Instant Pot I was skeptical. Because the Instant Pot, or any pressure cooker for that matter, requires a thin liquid to come to pressure, I never thought it would work. That is of course without having the pasta sauce turn out super thin. Not to …
The very first thing that I ordered when I first visited New Orleans many years ago was a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. Now, I know that there are plenty of food choices in Louisiana, and you might be surprised that I chose a sandwich as my first meal. However, I had just arrived in town …
I have been making this gravy for years, and it is hands down, the BEST turkey gravy recipe! When I was younger, I never cared for gravy. When we would have mashed potatoes for dinner everyone would pour gravy on top of their potatoes. I never understood this concept. I didn’t want my mashed potatoes …
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce You can’t think about Thanksgiving without thinking about cranberry sauce. Whether you choose to buy the canned version or make your own, this delicious sauce will most likely find its way to your table. When I was growing up, my parents would always buy a can of cranberry sauce. They would …
Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce When I was diagnosed with a dairy allergy, I never thought I would be able to have Alfredo sauce again! Not only because of the milk base of Alfredo sauce, but also the Parmesan cheese that makes it taste so good. So for the past few years, I had to avoid …