Alfredo sauce and pasta

Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Pasta

**Ingredients:**

- 1 stick of butter  

- 2 cups heavy cream  

- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning  

- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic powder)  

- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (Better Than Bouillon)  

- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese  

- Salt and pepper, to taste  

- Cooked macaroni noodles  

- Fresh parsley, for garnish  

**Instructions:**

1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and chicken bouillon, cooking until fragrant.

3. Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

4. Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Fold in the cooked macaroni noodles until well coated.

6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Enjoy your deliciously creamy Alfredo sauce!

Sweet Heat Pineapple BBQ sauce

Sweet & Spicy Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ketchup
• ½ cup crushed pineapple (canned or fresh; include juice for extra flavor)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

2. Add Remaining Ingredients:
   Stir in ketchup, crushed pineapple with juice, brown sugar, minced chipotles, adobo sauce, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

3. Simmer:
   Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

4. Blend (Optional):
   For a smooth sauce, blend with an immersion or regular blender. If you prefer it chunky, leave it as is.

5. Season & Adjust:
   Taste and add salt, pepper, or more sugar or chipotle as needed.