HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP ~ ITALIAN STYLE RECIPE

3 cans diced tomatoes ( 14.5 oz)
2 cans tomato sauce ¼ cup onion ( 5oz)
1 clove garlic- minced
2 tsp basil (we love fresh and diced but dried works well too)
½ tsp oregano (same as above)
¾ cup milk
1 cup parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil

Start, mix and cook all in your soup pot!

Sauté onion, oregano, basil, and garlic in olive oil.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce - bring to a boil.
Add milk and stir while reducing heat to simmer.
Add ½ of Parmesan cheese .
Simmer 1 hour and top with remaining parmesan cheese right before serving!

CHICKEN ALFREDO RECIPE

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup heavy cream
½ cup sour cream
1 lb fettuccini
½ tsp parsley

Heat oil in skillet. Cut chicken breast into strips. ( I sometimes cut AFTER frying) Fry on medium heat until cooked through.

Sauce:

Melt butter in saucepan; add cream and cheese.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Be careful not to boil.
Cook fettuccini in 3 quarts boiling water. Mix chicken and Alfredo sauce together. Drain noodles. Put sauce and chicken over noodles.
Sprinkle with parlsey.

GREAT WITH SALAD, SEE BALSALMIC RECIPE BELOW!

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING with HONEY RECIPE

1 c. olive oil
3/4 c. balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Honey This is just enough to cut a bit of the tartness of the balsamic!
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Whisk together vinegar, garlic, honey and grated cheese. Gradually add the olive oil. We make this ahead of time and use it throughout the week.