A little seafood and chicken changes the sauce to a nice change for that Ingredients: ———— 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed 1/2 lb raw shrimp, shelled & deveined 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 [...] Related posts:Fresh Tomato Sauce With Garlic and MintMushroom Pasta SauceQuick and Easy Chicken Cacciatore Read Full Story

There are times when I make a lasagna that I want a hearty sauce that has a great taste and robust. Here is a easy one with a great taste. Ingredients: ———— 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb of lean [...] Related posts:Fresh Tomato Sauce With Garlic and MintLasagnaRigatoni and Italian Sausage Read Full Story

If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. I found a nice contest over at the Router Table Depot.  They are giving away a 50 router bit set for joining their newsletter.  I thought this was one of those “no brainer” things since their newsletter gives out sales information, tips and coupon codes.  Considering the holidays are here, the chances of winning are way... Read Full Story

If you are new to TheRouterManiac.com, perhaps you would like to subscribe to our feed for router table articles and reviews, as well as general woodworking tips. Here is a free download of a router table review.  It is not exhaustive, but it will give you an excellent idea of what is available and where to get them.  Some of this links are not working correctly since its a PDF file, but it will give you some excellent information.  Get it by clicking the link below. Router table review S... Read Full Story

This holiday season its time to either buy yourself a gift or get one for someone special.  I put together a little poll to gather some information.  Some people are focused on only buying brand named tools.  Some don’t care or maybe even do not know any better.  Truth is most brands manufacture somewhere else and you can find the exact same table with either different color sequences  and different brand names.  This is very common and happens often.  Does Price motivate you?  How abou... Read Full Story

You either love mushrooms or you don’t. I am a mushroom fan. So when I can have a pasta sauce that is thick and creamy and has mushrooms, it is a special meal. Ingredients: ———— 1/2 medium sized sweet onion, chopped 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms (soaked in a 1/2 cup [...] Related posts:Gravy – Italian SauceSpinach Pesto SauceFresh Tomato Sauce With Garlic and Mint Read Full Story

This is a great skillet sauce that has a tinge of mint. My grandmother would grow mint in the back yard for just such a sauce. Ingredients: ———— 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbs extra-virgin olive oil 3 lb tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped) This [...] Related posts:Barbecue Sauce RecipeRigatoni and Italian SausageSpinach Frittata Read Full Story

A simple pesto sauce that is a different taste than the standard red sauce. Ingredients: ———— 1 cup chopped/washed/drained spinach 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup non fat plain yogurt 2 cloves of Crushed Garlic 1 Teaspoon dried basil 1 handful of fresh chopped parsley Juice from one lemon 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese A little extra Parmesan cheese, shaved or [...] Related posts:Alfredo SauceBarbecue Sauce RecipeEggplant Parmigianino Read Full Story

One of my favorite pastas is Rigatoni.  It has been since I was a young boy.  I also loved my mother’s sausage onions and peppers.  Makes a great sandwich.  Well this is a combination of both and it is wonderful together. It sould serve 4 to 5 but usually only serves 2 to 3 1 pound Rigatoni [...] Related posts:THAI PEANUT SAUCESpanish RiceReally Good Mashed Potatoes Read Full Story

Sometimes there is that real desire for a white sauce that you just want that Fettuccine Alfredo. Here is an easy recipe for enough to feed 3 to 4 servings. Ingredients: ———— 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 stick of butter. Instructions: ————- On the top of a stove with a heavy [...] Related posts:Gravy – Italian SauceLasagnaPasta Fagioli – Like Old Times Read Full Story