Sandwhich Spread

Such simple ingredients, but they sure do make for a good sandwich!

Ingredients:
*2 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I use low fat.)
*2 tsp. mustard
*1 tsp. dried basil

Directions:
1.  Combine all ingredients.  Mix well.

Serving Suggestion:
-This is wonderful with a grilled chicken sandwich on Foccocia bread.

Recipe Source:  Allrecipes.com

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
*2 cups water
*1/2 small onion, chopped
*2 cloves garlic, chopped
*1 stalk celery, chopped
*1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
*2 tsp. chicken seasoning (optional)
*1/2 tsp salt
*1/8 tsp. pepper
*3 pints tomatoes (or3-15oz cans)
*1 tsp. oregano
*2 bay leaves
*1 Tbps. brown sugar
*1/2 Tbps basil

Directions:
1. In sauce pan, combine water, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Bring to boil and simmer until water boils away. Veggies should be really tender at this point, if not, add more water and boil longer.

3. Add tomatoes, oregano, and bay leaves. Simmer on low for about one hour. Stir occasionally.

4. Remove bay leaves.

5. With an immersion blender, blend until smooth.

6. Stir in brown sugar. Add basil.

7. If sauce is too thin, simmer until desired consistency is reached.

Serving Suggestions: Serve or pasta, steamed veggies or use as a dipping sauce.

Homemade Fry Sauce

Ingredients:
*1/2 cup reduced fat Mayo
*1/4 cup ketchup
*1 tsp. lime juice
*1/2 tsp. garlic salt
*1/4 tsp. liquid smoke

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with fries, tater skins,or put it on burgers and sandwiches.

Tomatofredo Sauce

*1-8 oz can tomato sauce
*3/8 cup powdered milk
*2 cups water
*1 Tbsp. butter
*2 oz. cream cheese (I use 1/3 less fat)
*1 tsp. salt (Note: If you're sensitive to salt, only use 1/2 tsp. or 3/4 tsp.)
*1 tsp. basil
*1/2 tsp. garlic powder
*pepper, to taste
*1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
*1/2 pound ground turkey
*1 pint diced tomatoes, drained (optional)

-In sauce pan, combine all ingredients except meat and diced tomatoes.

-Cook over medium heat until boiling.

-If your sauce is lumpy, put it in the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

-Brown and season meat.

-Add sauce to meat.

-Add drained tomatoes, if desired.

-Continue to cook over low-medium heat until sauce thickens.

-Serve over pasta.

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