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White Pizza with Sausage and Sliced Garlic

When I made the Pizza with Red Sauce and Tomatoes, I had another ball of dough leftover that I wanted to use right away. I had a half a pound of Italian sausage in the freezer, fresh mushrooms, and leftover grated cheese. When I went to the cupboard to get supplies, however, I found that I had a) no tomato sauce to make red sauce and b) no onions because sausage, mushroom, and onion is my favorite combination. It turned out that was a really good thing. I left my comfort zone and tried something new – shallot scented béchamel white sauce and sliced garlic. It was by far the best pizza I have ever had – bar none.

Pizza with Red Sauce and Tomatoes

I came home from work and I really wanted pizza. I don’t really like commercial pizza because it has so much salt, and it’s relatively expensive when you compare it to what you can make at home.

It’s easy to make at home. The dough comes together in about 10 minutes, and then you can sit and relax for an hour while it rises. I preheat the oven to about 450 and get all the ingredients for my pizza and have them at hand. I had some leftover pieces of cheese, leftover canned whole tomatoes, leftover pizza sauce, and some leftover garlic butter. All that stuff went into my pizza. The juice from the tomatoes became the best Bloody Mary I have ever had in my life.

I like to make my own red sauce, and I like fresh tomatoes on my pizza. I used to use fresh plum tomatoes, but now I discovered that I like the whole canned San Marzano tomatoes much better.

Orecchiette Pasta Salad

Orecchiette Pasta Salad with tuna and Caesar dressing is perfect for the hot summer months. Make it Vegan, and omit the tuna.

Ginger Man Shrimp and Pasta

This shrimp and pasta dish is very easy to make, comes together quickly, makes an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner, and would also make a great dinner for guests. You can use raw shrimp, or cooked shrimp you might find on special at the supermarket.

This Chicken Marsala with gnocchi is a perfect fall dish that is easy to make but will also impress your guests. Enjoy with a glass of white wine.

Braised Pork with Leek Sauce

I was surprised at just how good this came out when I made it. Even Spane liked it once I explained what leeks are.

Leeks, I have told him and others, are a mildly sweet member of the onion family. They look like giant green onions.You don’t have to use a pork loin to make this. Pork chops would be fine. You could even use a rather tough piece of beef that does well with braising.

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Beef Risotto Della Stroganoff

I bought meat to make Beef Stroganoff, but then realized there was not enough meat to make a meal enough for four people. Not only that, my friend had come by with a bottle of white wine, just the thing for Risotto. I thought I could combine the two and make something really wonderful. I was right, and I even had enough for the next day’s lunch!

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Fettuccine with Sautéed Chicken and Asparagus

So, Friday, I bought asparagus and didn’t use it. Saturday was the 4th of July, and asparagus just didn’t seem to want to go with Nesco ribs, potato salad, and beans. They are much too delicate and cultured a vegetable for that, although, if I were able to grill in Glendale, they would do nicely there as well.

This is a very easy dish to throw together, and makes a nice Sunday meal. It’s quite filling, and goes nicely with a light salad.

Linguine with Kalamata Clam Sauce

Linguine with Kalamata Clam Sauce is a little bit of surf and a little bit of turf. The Kalamata gives this classic dish a delicious punch.

Strawberry Tiramisu

Strawberry Tiramisu is a show-stopping dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent. It’s the perfect choice for entertaining. This layered delight combines the traditional richness of tiramisu with the fresh sweetness of strawberries, making it ideal for spring gatherings or any time you want a refreshing treat.

White Pizza with Sausage and Sliced Garlic

White Pizza with Sausage and Sliced Garlic

Pizza with Red Sauce and Tomatoes

Pizza with Red Sauce and Tomatoes

Orecchiette Pasta Salad

Ginger Man Shrimp and Pasta

Ginger Man Shrimp and Pasta

Chicken Marsala with Gnocchi – Enjoy with Friends

Braised Pork with Leek Sauce

Beef Risotto Della Stroganoff

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Fettuccine with Sauteed Chicken and Asparagus

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Linguine with Kalamata Clam Sauce

Strawberry Tiramisu

White Pizza with Sausage and Sliced Garlic

Pizza with Red Sauce and Tomatoes

Ginger Man Shrimp and Pasta

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