Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce
adapted from the recipe at gimmesomeoven.com


Ingredients:
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce (the no salt added type, when I can find it)
1 (6oz) can tomato paste (the no salt added type, when I can find it)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp dried basil (yes, I use both dried AND fresh)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp red wine vinegar
splash of cranberry-pomegranate juice
sugar, to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just until it starts boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for another 15 minutes.

This also freezes well.

Mini Cheese Biscuits

[taken from Quick & Easy Weekday Dinners, a Taste of Home publication]



Mini Cheese Biscuits
Makes about 1 dozen


2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup milk
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp garlic powder


In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, cheese, and garlic. With a fork, stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450F for 9 – 11 minutes or until golden brown. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over biscuits.