Quick and easy a la Vodka Sauce

1 can of crushed tomatoes,preferably tuttorosa with basil
1 can of diced tomatoes with basil

1 small onion,chopped
1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
! teaspoon of oregano or italian dry seasoning

2 Tb olive oil
2 Tablespoons of Vodka
salt and pepper to taste

Heavy cream 1/2 cup

in heavy sauce pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes until onions are soft-be careful not to burn garlic
add vodka, let heat until evaporated

add tomatoes , stir, bring to boil and immediately turn to low heat, cover for 15 minutes

heat cream in microwave until just warm
Add to pot Season with salt and pepper to taste
Optional-chopped parsley and basil

COOK 1 Pound Penne Pasta according to directions and drain

Toss Cooked hot pasta with grated parmesan
Toss with Sauce

Peach,blueberry,or any fruit CRUMBLE

WHEN YOUR FRUIT IS VERY RIPE
make a great crumble in minutes
2-4 portions
DOuble crumb topping ingredients to make an 8x8 pan

1/2 stick butter, melted
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon

combine add more flour if not crumbly

Butter an oven proof pan or tin
Toss any very ripe fruit together-combine them for fun

Top with crumb topping

Bake 350 until heated through and crispy-usually 20-25 minutes

Take the mystery out of Tuna-Sesame Seared with wasabi cream

10 minutes preparation and cooking

Plan for 6 oz per person
Most Markets sell frozen or fresh tuna steaks pretty cheaply
If frozen, defrost overnight in the fridge and cook that day

You will need
tuna steak(about 1"thick)
salt and pepper
sesame seeds

Salt and pepper lightly both sides of tuna
Place sesame seeds on plate and press tuna onto each side
Heat Small Saute pan with 1 tb vegetable oil
Add TUna
Saute 30 seconds on each side
Slice immediately and serve with sauce
Optional:serve with prepared seaweed salad available at every sushi counter


Prepare and refrigerate
wasabi paste or powder(combined with water-little at a time- to make a paste)
mayonnaisse
Combine 1TB of paste with 3 TB of Mayonnaisse-adjust heat accordingly!!

hot artichoke dip

wow your friends with this easy dip
you need an oven proof pie pan or something of similar size


5 minutes prep 30-45 cook time
preheat 400 degree oven
1 can artichoke hearts-chopped not so fine
1-1/2 cups Hellmans May
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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combine
cook in pie pan for 30-45 minutes until brown and bubbling
serve with any type crackers

Steak au poivre

A piece of filet mignon is best but if that is beyond your budget, buy a strip or rib-eye-they are always on sale and you could find one for abour $5

Season steak with a little kosher salt and lots of ground peppercorns(best freshly ground)
10 minutes
In a saute pan
add 1tb olive or veg oil
Heat pan on medium heat for 30 seconds
Add steak
Cook 3 minutes on each side
Remove from pan, keep covered in foil

Add 1/4 cup water, 1 bay leaf, 2 Tb red wine or rum or brandy to pan. Scrape up the bottom of the pan, while on the fire

:When liquid is reduced, add 2tb of heavy cream
If steak is too rare-put in oven for 5 minutes or less
Pour sauce over steak

Fast and Easy Salsa-local fresh tomatoes

Chop by hand or use a mini food chopper or processor or blender
If you can not chop finely, I recommend processing the jalapeno or serrano peppers
if using a processor, chop vegetables into large pieces before processing

3 large ripe tomatos, chopped
1/2 small onion,chopped
2 serrano or 2 jalapeno peppers(less if you like it mild),minced fine
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper

Can make and refrigerate and eat for 3-5 days

Fast and Easy Salsa