Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Great sauce for topping cheesecake, pound cake, 
pancakes, crepes, ice cream, and more.

Fresh Strawberry Sauce
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Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh strawberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Wash strawberries and remove stems. Cut largest berries in half.
Combine strawberries, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently.
Cook until sauce thickens.
Remove some of the berry mixture and set aside.
Mash remaining berries with a potato masher a couple of times, and then add the separated berries back in to the mixture, along with the vanilla extract.
Remove from heat. Store the sauce in refrigerator.

Recipe Review - Spaghetti Sauce

The Pioneer Woman

It's rare that I make my own spaghetti sauce...
I mean why do all the work when the stuff in the jar tastes just as good? 
Actually, it's been so long since I tried homemade, I forgot how good it really is!

This recipe is from Ree at The Pioneer Woman, and it is tasty indeed. 

I adjusted the recipe in the following way: 1) adjusted quantity of the spices to my liking, 2) omission of cheese placed IN the sauce, and 3) halved her recipe.

It doesn't take long to put together, and the only labor involved comes from browning the meat, and chopping the onion and bell pepper. 
After simmering for an hour, it will be ready for the noodles, and your tummy will thank you!

Here's What You'll Need:

Ground beef, Olive Oil, Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Garlic, White Wine (or beef broth), Crushed Tomatoes (can), Tomato Paste, Marinara Sauce (jar), Ground Oregano, Ground Thyme, Bay Leaves, Sugar, Kosher Salt, Crushed Red Pepper, Parsley (fresh or dried), Parmesan Cheese, & Spaghetti Noodles. 

Brown meat, then drain.

 

Chop veggies.   

Add veggies to pot and cook to soften.

Stir in wine (or beef broth).

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and marinara sauce.

Add in all seasonings along with drained cooked meat.

Stir well and simmer for an hour.

  
Serve over spaghetti noodles and top with Parmesan cheese and Parsley...or if you're like me...

just pile the sauce on top of garlic toast...either way it is delicious!

 You can find Ree's recipe here -->  Spaghetti Sauce

 *Note: I halved her recipe.

Sweet and Sour Sauce (7 recipes)

Recipe #1

·   2/3 cup brown sugar

·   1/2 cup beef bouillon

·   1/2 cup vinegar

·   2 tablespoons cornstarch

·   2 teaspoons soy sauce

·   1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained

·   1/2 cup chopped green pepper

Combine all ingredients except pineapple and green pepper in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Boil mixture until thickened. Stir in pineapple and green pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.


Recipe#2:

·   1-cup ketchup

·   1/3 cup lemon juice

·   1/3 cup grape jelly


Recipe#3:

·   1/2 cup orange marmalade

·   1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

·   1 1/2 tablespoons flour

·   2 tablespoons soy sauce

·   1-tablespoon lemon juice

·   1-cup ketchup

·   1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

·   2 tablespoons brown sugar

·   1/4 cup water


Recipe #4:

·    1 c. barbecue sauce

·    1 c. grape jelly

·    1 1/2 c. ketchup

·    1 1/2 c. water

·    3 tbsp. lemon juice or orange juice


Recipe #5:

·    1 cup chicken bouillon

·    3 large green peppers, diced

·    1/2 large can pineapple chunks

·    1/2 cup Triple Sec or Cointreau (or orange juice)

·    2 tablespoons cornstarch

·    2 tablespoons soy sauce

·    1/2 cup vinegar

·    1/2 cup pineapple juice

·    1/3 cup sugar

·    1/2 teaspoon salt

·    freshly ground black pepper

Add bouillon, diced green pepper, and pineapple chunks to a skillet. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients and add to skillet, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil, then simmer until thickened.


Recipe #6:

·    1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks (drained and reserve juice)

·    1/3 cup water

·    3 tablespoons vinegar

·    1-tablespoon soy sauce

·    1/2 cup packed brown sugar

·    3 tablespoons cornstarch

·    1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup; pour into a large skillet. Add 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add the pineapple and green pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until heated through.


Recipe #7:

·    3/4 cup reduced sugar catsup

·    1/3 cup white vinegar

·    1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

·    3 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda)

·    2 tsp. dry mustard

·    1 tsp. salt

·    1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Add all ingredients to a skillet and bring to a boil until heated through.