Ann’s Spaghetti Sauce
October 11, 2006 by Andrea
Filed under Italian foods, Pasta, Sauces & Marinades
This is Michael’s mom’s spaghetti sauce, the one he grew up with. His mom has quite a sense of humor. She jokes that she isn’t Italian so she can’t make Italian spaghetti, but she’s Polish so she can make “Polish spaghetti.” Authentic or not, it’s a good, easy multi-purpose sauce that you can use for spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, or other baked pasta dishes, and you can cook it all day in the slow cooker or in a couple hours on the stove.
Equipment
6-quart slow cooker or 6-quart pot with a lid
Ingredients
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes Read more
Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice
June 26, 2006 by Andrea
Filed under Vegetables
There is something about beans and rice that I find very comforting. We can make a whole meal out of a simple dish such as this. I like to eat beans and rice just about any way, but this is probably my favorite. The recipe is inspired by several that I’ve tried over the years, including one from Latin American Cooking Across the USA, by Himilce Novas and Rosemary Silva. This version uses more tomatoes than the traditional Moros y Cristianos, but we like the extra juice. Cooking in the slow cooker makes it a really easy meal.
Equipment
6 quart slow cooker Read more
