I had a craving for spaghetti and meatballs yet I was feeling like not using a jar of commercial sauce. This sauce pulls together fast and has flavor that will have others think you simmered it all day, not in under an hour! Homemade Marinara Sauce with Meatballs Ingredients: 2 Tbsp virgin olive oil 1… Continue reading Homemade Marinara Sauce with Meatballs
Tag: quick dinner
Corn and Potato Sausage Chowder
I have been making this quick chowder for at least a decade. It pulls together in a couple minutes and is lower in fat - but doesn't taste like it. The creamed corn gives it the feel of cream. And yes, do use smoked cheddar - it adds the flavor this chowder needs. Serve with… Continue reading Corn and Potato Sausage Chowder
Black Bean Tortilla Soup
I love this soup - it is a perfect winter dinner. The lime gives the beans an edge. If you want to stretch the soup to make it serve more, make a small pot of rice up, toss the rice with chopped cilantro. Plate the rice into deep bowls and top with the soup. A… Continue reading Black Bean Tortilla Soup
Really Quick, Really Veggie Soup
I did the usual of "a little this, a little of that" to pull together this soup. We had it with a small loaf of Asiago cheese bread - the crust was perfect for soaking in the broth. I don't salt my soup, so fair warning....to those who like salt this will need some. Really… Continue reading Really Quick, Really Veggie Soup