Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients:– 2 tablespoons olive oil– 1 onion, finely chopped– 2 cloves garlic, minced– 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes– 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes– 2 teaspoons sugar– 1 teaspoon dried basil– 1 teaspoon dried oregano– 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)– Fresh basil … Lire plus

Easiest Pineapple Cake Recipe

Ingredients:– 2 cups all-purpose flour– 2 cups sugar– 2 eggs– 1 tsp baking soda– 1 tsp vanilla extract– Pinch of salt– 1 – 20 oz can of crushed pineapple in its own juice (undrained)– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)Cream Cheese Frosting:

Banana-Strawberry Cheesecake Fantasy

Ingredients:– 2 cups graham cracker crumbs– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted– 3 ripe bananas, mashed– 3 tablespoons lemon juice– 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar– 4 large eggs– 1 cup sour cream– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour– 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberriesInstructions:

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

Ingredients:– 1 cup water– 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar– 1/4 cup vegetable oil– 1/4 cup sugar– 2 teaspoons salt– 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper– 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick– 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges– 1 onion, sliced and separated into ringsDirections:

Ham and Potato Au Gratin Recipe:

Servings: 6-8Ingredients:– 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced– 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, diced– 1 small onion, finely chopped– 3 tablespoons butter– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour– 2 cups milk– 1/2 teaspoon salt– 1/4 teaspoon pepper– 1/4 teaspoon paprika– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseDirections: