Main Ingredient - Sausage

lean_homemade_sausage_recipe

Make your own sausage for tomorrow's breakfast. Little cooks can mix seasonings and spices into the pork by hand (make sure hands are washed well before starting). Do not overmix. Serve patties with pancakes or in a breakfast sandwich. Or use in Sausage Gravy.

sausage_gravy_recipe

On a cold and blustery winter morning, roll out some baking powder biscuits and stir together this easy and hearty sausage gravy to spoon over.

grilled_sausage_and_pesto_pasta_recipe

Use the hot grill to grill garlic bread or heat focaccia to accompany this easy and hearty summer dish. Toss fresh garden tomato wedges lightly with a vinaigrette to serve alongside. Grill fresh peaches over dying coals, brush with butter and brown sugar and serve on top of vanilla ice cream.

sausage_spinach_quiche_recipe

Serve this with croissants and seasonal fresh fruit. This recipe can also be adapted to make small tart quiches for appetizers.

choucroute_garni_recipe

Literally “garnished cabbage,” this classic Alsatian dish features mellow sauerkraut garnished indeed---with a wealth of smoked meats. Serve an Alsatian white wine with this dish, and lightly buttered rye bread or pumpernickle.

chinese_pork_dumplings_recipe

Exclusive Recipe courtesy of Brian Yarvin, Author of A World of Dumplings
Chinese dumplings filled with pork sound pretty standard these days, but the addition of a bit of chopped Chinese sausage makes them special for any gathering.

kielbasa_and_chicken_gumbo_recipe

Don't let the number of ingredients for this thick stewlike dish keep you from trying this dish. Taking the time for this Creole speciality is definately worth the wait. Adjust seasonings for your family and serve over a bed of hot cooked rice and with a sweet cornbread.