Brandon Muncy

The Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League has been out publicizing their 2nd Annual Auction and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, which will be held Oct. 24 at the Moose Lodge. I know for a fact that the evening is going to be full of fun. You could be the winner of a cruise, take home an prize from one of the local sponsors, or be the winner of a great auction item. It is truly something you and your family can't miss. So, to get you in the mood for the wonderful cooking and fun you'll be experiencing that night, I've got a few easy spaghetti dinner recipes to throw together. See you there!

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE 1 lb Ground Beef

1/2 C Onion - chopped

1/2 C Green Pepper - chopped

3 Garlic - minced

16 oz can Tomatoes - chopped

6 oz can Tomato Paste

1 tsp Sugar

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Basil

1 tsp Rosemary

1/2 tsp Thyme

Salt & Pepper

Cook beef, onion, pepper, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until desired consistency.

HOMEMADE GARLIC BREAD

1 long French/Italian Loaf

1/2 C Butter

2 Tbs Parsley - chopped

4 to 5 lrg Garlic Cloves - peeled

Sea Salt

Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Preheat oven at 400° F. Slice loaf into 1 1/4 inch thick slices. Place loaf on a sheet of aluminum foil. Set aside. Combine butter, garlic and parsley until light. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spread butter onto both sides of the bread slices; press the slices together and wrap tightly in the foil. Place loaf on oven rack directly and bake for 10 minutes; peel back foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until bread begins to brown and crisp along edges. Place bread on a warm serving dish; sprinkle top lightly with sea salt to taste.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALLS

1/4 lb Italian Sausage

1/2 lb Ground Beef

1/2 lb Ground Pork

2 Whole Eggs

1 Tbs Oregano - chopped

1 clove Garlic - minced fine

1 lrg Shallot - minced fine

1 C Dry Bread Crumbs

1/4 C Milk

Use your hands to form meatballs by mixing sausage meat with ground beef and pork, eggs, oregano, garlic and shallot. Add bread crumbs and mix well. Add milk, slowly, until mixture is moist and holds together. Form into balls. Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet and fry meatballs in batches, browning all sides. Remove to paper toweling to drain.

If you’re still looking to buy tickets head on down to the Kern Valley Sun office and I'll get you all taken care of.