Tastes Like Homemade

 Sometimes it's hard to make meals from scratch.That's where packaged ,boxed and jarred foods come in handy. Yet there's always something lacking in their flavors. what to do? Add some home made touches and flourishes.

One of the easiest foods to amend is tomato sauce. Some are good and don't need any extras. Yet once in a while there is one that nneds a pinch of this or a dash of that. Adding a tablespoon of olive oil helps to create a smoother sauce.I did this with Shop Rite's Bowl an d Basket brand sauce. This is a little better than other in house brands because it's made in Italy.

A small can of mushrooms were also added for a more heartier taste. You could add oragano or pepper for more flavoring (don;t add salt, there's enough sodium in these processed foods)

It was served with this fusilli but it can be used for any kind of pastas from gnocchi to even ravioli. The same is true with certain baked mac packages too. You could easily add in some crumbled bacon or even minced ham to accentuate the cheese flavor. Any plain pizza can be upped a notch with a smattering of fresh veggies on top or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.Even ramen soup can be jazzed up Korean style with a fried egg or some chopped scallions. Add a packet of soy sauce  for more flavor. 

Yes, it's easier to use packaged foods but they need just a dash of something. Give them that homemade flavor by adding a dash of something. It'll make for a quick yet flavorful meal.