Simplified Italian Wedding Soup

1lb ground Italian Sausage

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

8 cups chicken broth (pick one that has good flavor)

10-12 oz tortellini

2 cups fresh spinach, chopping optional

salt and pepper to taste

parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Brown sausage in a stock pot and drain. Add garlic and heat for 30 seconds. Add carrots and broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 min, or until carrot is tender. Add tortellini and cook until tender (just a few minutes). Taste broth and season with salt and pepper. Right before serving, add the spinach and stir. Serve hot with parmesan cheese.

Serves 6-8

Caesar Dressing

1/2 cup mayo

2 tsp dijon mustard

2 tsp worcestershire

2 garlic cloves

3 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 cup extra light tasting olive oil

1/2 cup grated parmesan

Add mayo, dijon, worcestershire, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Add parmesan and give it a few pulses. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp honey

2 cloves garlic

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/3 cup hot water

Whisk everything together. Makes a couple cups.