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Simple Tomato Sauce with Sausage

Simple Tomato Sauce with Sausage

The simplest sauces are sometimes the best. This recipe has proven the test of time, served over pasta. as it is; or with any additions you have a particular craving for at the time. We scramble fried Spolumbo’s Spicy Chicken Sausage – Wow!

Braised Pork Ribs

Braised Pork Ribs

The first time I had ever heard of Braised Pork Ribs is while thumbing through Marcella Hazan’s Classic Italian Cookbook. Marcella Hazan is considered one of the best Italian cooks and cookbook authors. She changed the way North American’s cooked Italian.

Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

This recipe was adapted from the Calgary Herald years ago, and probably came from Marcella Hazan the Italian cook and cookbook author. It’s delicious and a very mild sauce. Don’t skip the butter, it really does make the sauce creamier and it’s a nice change 

Stock – Turkey or Chicken

Stock – Turkey or Chicken

Delicious on its own this stock is full of flavour. It also usually shows up New Year’s Eve in a Fondue with Broth.

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

There are millions of best stew recipes and approaches, depending on the country, region or family.  Since ancient times, meat has been slow cooked in liquid.  This is one of our favorite family recipes for a snowy day. Serve with Elsie’s Potatoes and a Full-Bodied Red.  

Guacamole

Guacamole

Guacamole, prior to the 16th Century was made purely from avocado.  It was only a matter of time before the bright flavors in Pico de Gallo appeared with the avocado in Guacamole.

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a traditional dish and staple in Latin homes and restaurants around the world.  It’s eaten alone or as a topping for countless Mexican dishes.  Authentic Pico must have tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cilantro and lime.