Easy Pizza Sauce

This goes very well with the pizza dough recipe. Then all you need is cheese and some toppings.


1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6oz) tomato paste
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika



In medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Makes enough for 2 pizzas. Freezes well for later use too!

Grandma Sharich's Famous Spaghetti Sauce

Family Famous. No one likes anything else - including Ryan! I had to learn it, but it's dang tasty. Almost like a marinara sauce.

2 - 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes
2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce
2 - 6 oz cans tomato paste
1 - 32 oz can tomato juice
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 tsp each: salt, cumin, red chili powder, oregano
2 TBS garlic powder
4 TBS sugar
4 TBS+ vinegar ("Don't be afraid of vinegar, sweetheart.")
2 bay leaves

Mix it all in a big pot and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Keep in mind, this is a double batch, but it freezes well, and it's always nice to have spaghetti sauce on hand for making casseroles and lasagna.

Teriyaki Sauce

This one is really easy and tastes great!

1 Cup soy sauce
1 Cup granulated sugar
2 TBS garlic
2 TBS ginger

Combine ingredients in heavy saucepan. Heat until just boiling. Mixture will be thick like honey. Refrigerate.

Thai Sauce

My Aunt Mariann is a chef. This recipe comes from her. It's YUM!

1 Cup chicken broth
1 Cup granulated sugar
1/4 Cup soy sauce
2 TBS cider vinegar
1 TBS cornstarch
2 TBS paprika

Mix all in bowl, set aside.

In heavy stock pot, add:
1/3 Cup minced garlic
1 TBS oil
2 TBS hot sauce (we like Pico Pica)

Brown garlic, add broth mixture. Bring to slow boil. Mixture will turn thick like honey. Refrigerate unused portion.

Great for spicy chicken wings, stir fry sauce, etc.