Category Archives: Sauces

Bechamel Sauce

Posted on March 5, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This is a standard bechamel, with a small twist: I use a leek in place of an onion, though a half onion works fine. Bay leaves should be adjusted; a fresh bay leaf is worth a half dozen dead ones. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sauces | 1 Comment

Mum’s Spaghetti Sauce

Posted on January 3, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This is the sauce on which I was raised. We had an enormous second freezer that was supposed to store huge amounts of frozed food; most of the time, it stored one large tub of this very good suace, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Pasta, Sauces, Tomatoes | Leave a comment

Meat and Tomato Pasta Sauce

Posted on July 19, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Tomato and Meat Pasta Sauce This simple, yet wonderful, sauce can be used with as much variety as your imagination can bring to the table.  We use it over pasta- any kind, but our favorites are Perciatelli, penne, and wide … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Lamb, Pasta, Pork, Sauces, Tomatoes | 1 Comment