A little about Foodie Fun and More

I am a self-professed foodie at heart, love to eat out whenever I have the opportunity! I have recently relocated to Northern Minnesota from the Seattle area and will be reviewing restaurants and recipes I get the opportunity to try on my adventures in the Midwest and beyond.

I have no culinary training and most will say that I am a very picky eater. I'm not a fan of vegetables, love my sushi, adore a wonderful filet mignon and snow crab is to die for - although that may be hard to come by here in the North Woods. As my adventure continues, you'll see my palate ranges from comfort foods to gourmet and I will let you know how the service was, how the food was and if the prices were spendy or reasonable. I am a foodie who has no qualms about paying more for a good meal ... for a good meal that is... not a mediocre one. I am happy to share information on your restaurant here if you desire me to or if you want me to try your restaurant and I have not yet.

I prefer smaller restaurants that are 'undiscovered' and if they resemble something I would have seen in Seattle, all the better. But for me, it's the service that makes the meal sometimes... or breaks it.

So follow me on my adventures in dining in Northern Minnesota and beyond.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Recipe #1 - Italian Spaghetti - Anne Preston

I will be adding recipes to my blog periodically for those like me who eat at home a lot. Although I do eat dinner at home most every evening, I am rarely the cook. I am very blessed to have a partner who is a wonderful cook and prepares the very best of meals for me - however - I prefer my homemade spaghetti sauce to his.

This recipe is one that was passed to me from my mother and I have made some alterations in spices to make it my own. For those preferring a sauce that is more bland and have a low tolerance for spicy foods, this is not for you as this is a sauce full of caliente! The longer the sauce is simmered, the spicier it gets - my preference is for VERY spicy!

On we venture with my favorite recipe:

Italian Spaghetti

Brown:
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Clove Garlic or 1 Tsp minced garlic (I prefer heaping - you can never have too much garlic)
1/4 cup minced onion or 1 Tsp onion powder
and drain and set aside

Mix together:
1 15 Oz. Can Tomato Sauce
1 Can Tomato Soup
1 Tbsp Hot Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/4 Tsp Basil
1/4 Tsp Oregano
1/4 Tsp Sugar
1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 Tabasco Sauce
2 Tbsps Parmesan Cheese

Add Ground Beef Mixture

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to lowest tempurature - simmer for 30 min or more - whatever desired. The longer the simmer time, the spicier the sauce. Important to stir sauce occasionally to avoid burning.

Serve with pasta desired. Best with garlic bread as well.

Enjoy!! This is my favorite recipe to prepare and the sauce keeps well for leftovers and freezes well also.


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