Rich and Creamy Alfredo Sauce

As a newlywed couple I have a few select go to recipes that I can put with a protein and some vegetables without too much fuss. This recipe also has a special place in my heart as it is the first thing Jeff and I cooked together when we were dating. We have spent many nights making and perfecting this recipe and I hope you enjoy.

Ingredients:

5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup of butter
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Cooked pasta of choice

Directions:

In a large sauce pan melt butter and add garlic on medium. Constantly stir butter and garlic until it begins to brown (will go through a bubbling stage), slowly add in heavy cream and keep stirring until well mixed. Slowly add in majority of the cheese (keep a little aside to sprinkle on the top of the pasta) . Sauce will begin to thicken add salt and pepper to taste. Combine with cooked pasta and serve hot.

Tips: We add grilled chicken, mushrooms, and/or sauteed shrimp. You can add steamed asparagus or broccoli to add some vegetables. This is a great recipe that you can customize and add different things too. We also just have it with grilled pork chops, chicken, or steak as a side dish.

P.S. I will add pictures soon. I guess alfredo is on the menu this week. 

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce

My favorite part of Thanksgiving is the homemade cranberry sauce. Its an easy recipe that will be a family favorite that will be requested year after year. There is a secret little zing to this recipe that makes it different from the traditional cranberry sauce. Plus, if you are a canned cranberry person you will never go back.

Ingredients:

12 oz bag of fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice with pulp
2-3 cinnamon sticks


Directions:

In a medium sized sauce pan heat orange juice (I used orange juice with heavy pulp) on medium heat and slowly mix in sugar.

Simmer until all sugar is completely dissolved. Add cranberries and cinnamon sticks and cook until berries pop. Remove from heat and pour sauce into a bowl. Place into refrigerator and the sauce will thicken as it cools. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.

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