Sharon’s Birthday Repast

Yesterday on my birthday we ate out, tonight we eat at home and Steve’s cooking. Always red, used to be red and greasy, now it’s streamlined for more healthy yet equally delicious. Those canned seasoned diced tomatoes by GIA RUSSA were perfectly seasoned. I could drink that sauce. Simple, easy to make and fun toContinue reading “Sharon’s Birthday Repast”

AFC Plant Pepperoni Sauce

PLANT PEPPERONI SAUCE For subs, pasta or muffin/bun pizzas. A simple, thick tomato sauce with Italian seasonings and Pepperoni Crumble! If serving with pasta it’s best to use penne or elbow, shell or bow tie macaroni. If you want more liquid add more tomato product or tomato juice. Due to the thickness it does notContinue reading “AFC Plant Pepperoni Sauce”

AFC Collaborative Tomato Sauce

COLLABORATIVE TOMATO SAUCE A collaborative effort on Steve’s birthday. He selected the ingredients; I made the dish. Pasta sauce with all our favorite ingredients over thin spaghetti, topped with pan-fried Portobella mushroom. Drizzle with Truffle oil and sprinkle with plant parmesan cheese shreds! Extra toppers included fresh basil and daiya blue cheeze dressing! Taste TheContinue reading “AFC Collaborative Tomato Sauce”

AFC 48th Anniversary Sauce

  48th ANNIVERSARY SAUCE For Sharon and Steve A sauce that has defined us forever. We must be Italian! Add the portobella mushroom, animal-free chicken and Meyer’s lemon and it’s an extra special treat. Just what we like and deserve! Fresh herbs and San Marzano tomatoes – Wow! Cauliflower and fresh beefsteak tomatoes too? You betcha!Continue reading “AFC 48th Anniversary Sauce”

Tomato Soupy Sauce

TOMATO SOUPY SAUCE Halfway between a soup and a sauce with multiple uses. It’s one of those rare sauces that totally consumes your attention while consuming it. No matter if used for dipping, for saucing potatoes, pasta or rice or as a soup, it’s not easily forgotten! Makes about 17 cups

Jasmine Rice Lasagna

JASMINE RICE LASAGNA Smoky Jasmine rice layered with a veggie cheese filling, veggie hamburg and onion, fresh blanched broccoli buds and a smoky citrus and garlic tomato sauce! Baked till steamy hot and bubbly! Serves 9-12

Batali Meets Gardein

BATALI MEETS GARDEIN Mario Batali’s Bronze Extruded Tortiglioni tossed with a Pasta Rub of Pumpkin Seed Snow, smoked paprika and garlic. Tossed with a saute of Gardein Chick’n with peppers and red onion in a smokey tomato marinara and peas with a splash of orange! And it’s all cooked up in Guy Fieri’s non-stick castContinue reading “Batali Meets Gardein”

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY WITH VEGGIE SAUSAGE

AMERICAN CHOP SUEY WITH VEGGIE SAUSAGE Bite-size rigatoni topped with a smoky garlic tomato sauce, followed by a saute of veggie sausage, green and sweet red pepper. Sprinkled with fresh ginger sticks! A must have once a week meal at home or restaurant! Serves 6 with extra sauce

GRAIN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH BOW TIE PASTA

GRAIN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH BOW TIE PASTA Sauteed peppers and onion with pan-fried Field Roast Italian Grain Sausage. Simmered in a stewed tomato, garlic and basil sauce. Tossed with bow tie pasta! Serves 8-10

SHARON LEE’S MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY

SHARON LEE’S MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY A hearty gravy made from split peas and tomato sauce. Seasoned with curry and thyme. The mystery ingredient, instant coffee. Served over curry-spiced mashed potatoes! Makes 9 cups gravy

SHARON’S BAKED ZITI

SHARON’S BAKED ZITI Layers of mushroom and roasted pepper garlic and fennel tomato sauce, cooked ziti pasta and Tofutti soy ricotta and cream cheese combined with cashew crumbles and flavored with herbs and white truffle oil, all topped with Italian Panko crumbs flavored, again, with white truffle oil. Baked till steamy hot! Superb, rich, light!Continue reading “SHARON’S BAKED ZITI”

SHARON’S DELUXE SPANISH RICE MOLDS

SHARON’S DELUXE SPANISH RICE MOLDS Walnut Jasmine rice combined with a sauté of onion, celery, green pepper and carrot. Pickled Serrano peppers, fresh cilantro and salsa add the zest to this special rice. Served with a smokey coriander and fresh cilantro tomato sauce! Serves 6-9

FRENCH BREAD AND ITALIAN RED SAUCE – GOAT

FRENCH BREAD AND ITALIAN RED SAUCE – GOAT If lasagna could be a dessert and bread could be lasagna this would be both. Creamy Tomato Orange Sauce served over country-style French baguette! Makes 10 cups sauce

SHARON’S MEATLESS MEATBALLS AND LINGUINI

SHARON’S MEATLESS MEATBALLS AND LINGUINI This is one sturdy meatball, for all your meatball needs. Served with a smooth herb and spice, white wine tomato sauce over steaming hot linguini! Makes 38, 1 inch meatballs. Sauce and linguini serves 6 people