Homemade Tomato Sauce

12-15 fresh tomatoes (I used Roma)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic1 med onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves ( your preference)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tsp salt ( optional )
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 small can of tomato paste {optional; use if your sauce is not thick enough for you}

First we are going to remove the skins.  Get a pot of water boiling and prepare an ice bath {a large bowl  filled with ice and water}.

Peach Upside-Down Cake

Peach Upside-Down Cake is an updated spin on the classic pineapple-upside down cake!

Ingredients

1 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 peaches peeled and sliced into 1 1/2 inch thick wedges
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º.

Cast Iron Oven Beef Stew

This easy and filling beef stew is perfect for a night when the cook doesn't want to linger in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 3 medium onions, quartered
• 5 medium potatoes, quartered
• One 10-ounce package frozen peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt