Homemade Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:
200g granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
200 ml heavy whipping cream
3/4 tsp sea salt
3 tbs butter

• In a heavy bottomed saucepan, add in the granulated sugar and water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, do not stir!! Once its boiled turn the heat to medium low and cook until the color turn amber. Be careful not to burn, it could taste very bitter.
• Remove the sugar from the heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream as the mixture can bubble vigorously.  Stir in the unsalted butter, and salt. Mix them well. Transfer the caramel to a dish and cool. 
• Keep it in an air tight container, the caramel sauce can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. 
• Warm it up before serving.

Marinara Sauce

Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
1 tbs tomato paste
350 ml water
2 tsp chicken stock powder
1 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper
1 tsp sugar
2 tbs olive oil

• Preheat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a cooking bowl over medium heat, add onions and garlic, fry until fragrant. 
• Add the tomato paste, cook for about 3 minutes, add in the chopped tomatoes, water and stock powder. Once boiled, turn the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes until 1 hour.
•  Add in the oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Serve it hot over some tasty meatballs or simply over some pasta.