Update! Why I've been absent.

New Year's Eve brought my husband and me some wonderful news. Just 2 weeks pregnant at that time! :) Low and behold, 3 weeks later, morning, noon and night sickness kicked in. Suffice it to say, nothing sounded good and I lost all delight and interest in concocting new recipes or eating, to say the least.  My interest in food is slowly returning but it may be some time before I get back into the swing of things. My due date is just 5 weeks away and from what I hear, babies take up all your time. I hope to get to some posts here and there until that time but I know exhaustion is finally setting in for this last little stretch. Be patient with me! I will return. Meanwhile, don't forget to enjoy all the other recipes posted on the main page or under "Recipes and Yummies!"                                            Photo Credit: www.NeilKronberg.com

Simple Tomato Sauce

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a foil lined cookie sheet, place tomatoes in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and add whatever seasonings you like. I used fresh thyme, rosemary and some dried oregano because that is what I had on hand! :) Roast for 10-14 minutes or until nice and wrinkly looking.

Place tomatoes and all those seasoning bits into a blender. Process until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Let cool for 15 or so minutes and then place in a mason jar. Use within a few days.

NOTE: If you like a thicker sauce, try one of the following.

• Water and cornstarch, equal parts - little bits at at time.


• Melted butter mixed with flour - called a Roux. Must cook an additional 30 minutes with this addition. May change taste of sauce.


• Heavy cream


• Italian cheese to thickness and taste preference.