Little Smokies In Tomato-Wine Sauce

I made four dishes for our party, and then everyone else brought a wide variety of dishes to share. Even though it was a potluck, I always still make quite a few dishes as well. I can’t help myself, and often times Larry has to reel me in by reminding me that others are bringing things too. He also tells me NOT to make too many things that are too complicated to make. I kind of laugh at this one though. The last menu item I made for our party was a batch of little smokies that I cooked in a tomato wine sauce. It was simple and easy-peasy, but they all disappeared pretty quickly; always a good sign. So I am assuming everyone liked them.

Little Smokies in a Tomato-Wine Sauce

These little smokies were super simple. I just put everything in the crockpot and let them cook while I did other things to get ready for our little shindig.

I had some leftover tomato sauce, mixed in some fresh tomatoes and wine, along with some dried herbs like basil, oregano and Herbs de Provence, as well as some garlic and dried onions. I let everything cook at medium-high for about 2-3 hours, and then they were done. As I said, easy-peasy.

But just because something is easy-peasy does not mean that it is not still delicious. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of some things. I have a confession to make. Sometimes I too don’t appreciate the simple things, particularly when it comes to cooking. I like to challenge myself, both in and out of the kitchen. But sometimes, I have to remind myself, that simple is often the best.

Remember the K.I.S.S rule – Keep it simple (Stupid). Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. ‘Til next time.