SANDRA'S ALL-TIME 'GO TO' MARINARA SAUCE

A hearty and boisterous marinara
sauce recipe that I created
and have never purchased the
store-bought jarred version since...

[Max just informed me that I should not change
an ingredient...a new love has been born
for both of us ~ it's a good thing]

Yields: (5 cups)
Prep: 5 Mins.
Cook and Simmer: 40 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning herbs
2 teaspoons onion granules
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 (14 oz. can) Italian stewed tomatoes, with juices, broken into small pieces
2 (14 oz. cans) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons agave
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar

METHOD

In a heavy-bottom large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, saute for 30 seconds.  Add the Italian seasoning, onion granules, and parsley.  Pour in tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, agave, and kosher salt; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes, then stir in  balsamic vinegar.

Here is a recipe [click on link below photograph] where I've added mini-meatballs to make subs (feel free to use any burger meat of your choice):

Sandra's Marvelous Moosey Mini-Meatball
Open-Faced Subs Recipe

SANDRA'S TASTY and MOIST POACHED WILD ALASKA KING SALMON EVERY TIME

There is no healthier way to prepare
food than poaching without losing flavor,
and using the microwave
has proven to be a real time-saver...

Servings: (4)

Prep:  3 Mins. |
Microwave: 6 Mins.

Posted: by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless, skin-on wild alaska king salmon 1-1/2 " thick fillets, (skin-on while microwaving makes for
moister salmon)

4 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup quality white wine

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon crushed dried dill seeds

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

METHOD

In a microwavable 9”x9” casserole dish with a glass lid, combine butter, wine, lemon juice, paprika, dark brown sugar, dill weed, and kosher salt and ground pepper. Microwave, covered, on high, until butter is melted for about 2 minutes, depending on the individual wattage of your microwave.

Add salmon flesh-side down (it makes it easier to remove the skin after microwaving).  Cover casserole dish, and microwave on high for 6 minutes.  Be sure to use oven mitts when removing the hot casserole dish from microwave.  Serve with your favorite side dish. ~ Enjoy!

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Tip:  This recipe is fabulous if you choose to use halibut fillets, although reduce the cooking time to 5 minutes and substitute the dill for your favorite herb (e.g., parsley, tarragon and/or chives) please.