Category Archives: Sauces

NUTTY CARAMEL STICKY BUNS

Make some ooey-gooey sticky buns with leftover pizza dough. Homemade caramel sauce and a sweet filling turn extra dough into something extra special. NUTTY CARAMEL STICKY BUNS 1/2 recipe pizza dough (for a delicious dough recipe, see my Pizza Margherita recipe) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided 1-1/4 cup brown […]

View full post »

PIZZA MARGHERITA

MY FAVORITE PIZZA I love this pizza so much I decided to learn a little more about it. Italian chef Raffaelle Esposito first made this pizza in 1889 when Queen Margherita visited Naples.  Using Tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese and basil he was able to imitate the colors of the Italian flag. The Queen liked it so much […]

View full post »

ITALIAN MEATLOAF BRACCIOLI STYLE WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Meatloaf with all the flavor rolled up inside of it ITALIAN MEATLOAF WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE BRACCIOLI STYLE 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage 1 4oz can sliced mushrooms (reserve liquid) 1/2 cup dry plain bread crumbs 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 bacon strips 1 teaspoon […]

View full post »

CROCK POT BBQ PORK SANDWICH

Mmmmmmmm…BBQ Ok, so I made this in the Crock Pot.  I don’t feel guilty that this is so easy to make and my husband thinks it is a lot of work, because it takes all day. CROCK POT BBQ PORK 2 1/2 pound pork roast 1 3/4 cup BBQ sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 […]

View full post »

CROCK POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE

It’s Fall and time to get the yard ready for winter.  I must have a dozen scratches on my arms from clearing the garden. This time of year reminds me of my Daddy Jess’ visit to our home. It’s the time of year when the purple flowers bloom all around the edge of our yard. Chicken Cacciatore was […]

View full post »