Simple marinara

I know that it is so easy to just open up a can of sauce and viola you are done. I find it just as easy but way more delicious to make your own sauce. With this simple sauce recipe that I use myself it will surely be a hit in your home.

Ingredients:
2 large cans diced tomatoes
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine (optional)
3 TBSPS fresh basil ( if you use dry cut back on this for it is way more powerful the fresh)
3 TBSPS fresh oregano (again if you use dry use less)
salt pepper to taste
1-2 TBSP sugar (varies on the totamto)
4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 large onion finely chopped
4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
2 TBSP crushed red pepper flakes
a pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Ramano cheese
1/2 cup asiago cheese 


Directions: 
In a large stock pot sweat onions in 2 TBSP olive oil. add garlic, tomatoes and 2 more table spoons of olive oil. Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, sugar, and salt and pepper. And simmer for 2-4 hours the longer you cook it the better it tastes. Add more basil or oregano if needed. Don't be afraid to add more.

**** I generally get 3 to 4 meals from this recipe****
**** Toss with any pasta****
**** And of course add any kind of meat you choose****

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Burger wars

As usual the burger is always a topic for foodies. Who has the best burger? What is the best burger? etc.... Well here is an article on yet another burger war.................. http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93937?fp=1I personally don't think you can find a better burger the Minnesota's own Juicy Lucy. What do you think?
Happy cooking,
Shannon

Fiber is your friend

I know that fiber doesn't always seem that appetizing but there are so many things that you can really do with it. Here is an article that will give you some new ways of getting your daily fiber. http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/PVN/start-roughing-it They are quick, simple, delicious, and nutritious.
Happy cooking,
Shannon

Great news update

I got an offer to write for the www.examiner.com as a cheap eats reviewer and article writer. I just need to find some great places to eat at in the Tacoma, Washington area. So If anyone knows of any please let me know so I can go and check them out. Thanks guys!
Happy cooking
Shannon

Foods for glowing skin.

This article gives you some delicious food options to give you radiant skin. I truly found this to be a great article and I will post some great recipes to use these wonderful ingredients in real soon. 

 http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/6-best-foods-healthy-skin

Happy cooking, 

Shannon 

Apples

Ever wonder what kind of apples are good for what? well here is a great chart for you to check out. http://www.blameitonthevoices.com/2010/07/know-your-apples-spectrum-of-apple.html

Happy cooking,
Shannon