MARINARA SAUCE (Meatless Italian)

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste

Cook onion and garlic in oil. Stir in rest of ingredients. Cook covered for 20 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally. Makes 3 cups, enough for 6 servings of spaghetti.

Garlic Chipotle Mayo

1 Tbs. chopped fresh (or freshly toasted) garlic
Zest from one lime
Juice from one-half lime
2 tsps. chopped canned chipotle pepper
1 tsp. adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
1 Cup mayonnaise
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Blend garlic, zest, juice, peppers, and adobo sauce in mini-chopper or small blender. Add mayo and blend. Add salt and pepper to taste and blend again. Keeps 1-2 weeks in refrigerator.