{"id":24424,"date":"2014-09-11T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T23:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=24424"},"modified":"2014-09-11T11:10:27","modified_gmt":"2014-09-11T16:10:27","slug":"homemade-pizza-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=24424","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Pizza Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finally, after thinking I wasn’t going to get even one tomato, the bushes that I planted in my herb garden<\/a> last spring have started to produce.\u00a0 I picked a pan full and decided it might be fun to make some homemade pizza sauce so Mr. Right and I could enjoy a delicious pizza from scratch.<\/h3>\n

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\"Homemade<\/p>\n

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I combed the on-line recipes and found one at Kitchen Treaty<\/a>, a new to me site.\u00a0 The directions were easy, and so while I did some computer work, it simmered away on the stove.\u00a0 For the crust, I used this recipe<\/a>.\u00a0 It was such a treat and so delicious.\u00a0 We actually chilled out and ate pizza in front of the television while watching the news.\u00a0 That’s not something we do very often.\u00a0 If you have a few or an overload of fresh tomatoes right now, I highly recommend this recipe.\u00a0 It could even be canned so you could enjoy it in the middle of winter.<\/h3>\n

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HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    1 tablespoon olive oil<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    1 tablespoon minced garlic (about two or three large cloves)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano (if using fresh, add at the end of the cooking time)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes (undrained) or 2 pounds diced fresh tomatoes<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    1 teaspoon sugar<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    1\/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (this makes for a lot of heat, which we love, but I recommend you start out with 1\/4 teaspoon or even just a generous pinch if you’re unsure)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Black pepper to taste<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Directions<\/h3>\n
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      In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the olive oil.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for about a minute. If you’re using dried oregano, add that along with the garlic. If you’re using fresh, add it to the sauce at the end of the cooking time.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Increase the heat to medium. Add the tomatoes, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Leave over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Reduce heat to low for a nice simmer.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Simmer uncovered for at least 90 minutes.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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      Allow sauce to cool to a safe temperature and then blend till smooth.\u00a0 Use with your favorite pizza recipe.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Thanks for stopping in.\u00a0 We’ll see you tomorrow for our Saturday Selections.<\/h3>\n

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      Take care.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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