Fresh Roasted Marinara

8 cups quartered fresh tomatoes

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine tomatoes, onion, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper flakes, and pepper in a large baking dish. Roast vegetables for 45 minutes, then pulse in food processor. Stir in basil. Season sauce to taste with salt.

Kini Cake (coined by Paige)

1 cup oil

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup milk

3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted

1 Tbsp vanilla

2 cups grated zucchini

Mix oil, sugar, and eggs. Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl; add to first mixture. Add milk and mix well. Blend melted chocolate and vanilla into batter. Stir in zucchini. Blake in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (mine took longer). Cool and frost.

Chocolate Butter Frosting

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup milk

2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

In a medium saucepan, bring butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Marinated Pork Chops

*from allrecipes.com

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
6 (1 inch thick) pork chops

DIRECTIONS

Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; add pork and turn to coat. Seal bag or cover container; refrigerate overnight. (I put it all in a casserole dish for 4 hours and they were great) Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium coals, turning occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear.

Crock pot cream cheese potatoes

5lbs potatoes, peeled, cooked, & mashed

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3 tsp onion or garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbs butter, melted

Combine & put in crockpot. Covver & cook on low for 5-6 hours.