Sam's Notes

Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce

• 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/4 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Creamy Pesto Penne

Sauce

Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half

Creamcheese Icing

• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
• 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crab and Shrimp Appetizers

makes 1 loaf of bread full of appetizers