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Roast

‘Barbecued’ Brisket

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, more as needed 1 whole beef brisket, about 5 pounds salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 or 2 large onions, chopped 2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup dry red wine or water 1/4 cup wine or rice vinegar 1 Tbsp Worcestershire or soy sauce 1 Tbsp chili […]

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Steak

New York Steak with Mushroom Sauce

4 New York steaks, 8 ounces each salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chopped shallots 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 cups assorted sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp red wine 2 Tbsp Ruby Port Season the steaks with salt and pepper and grill or fry until done to your liking. While the […]

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Pasta Sausages

Linguine with Sausage & Peppers

1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, crumbled 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, halved and sliced 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper, thinly sliced salt 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, optional 1 lb. linguine 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Add sausage to 2 TBS heated […]

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Eggs Sausages

Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Italian turkey sausages  (8-oz total), casings removed 1/2 cup each sliced red bell pepper, sliced mushrooms and chopped onion 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped 8 large eggs 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp kosher salt Preheat broiler with a rack set 4 in. from heat. Heat oil in a […]

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Legumes Sausages Stews

Winter White Beans and Sausage

This can become a fairly time efficient dish if you soak the beans before going off to work, which speeds up cooking time dramatically. 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) great Northern beans 1 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 onions, peeled and chopped into pieces the size of cornflakes 1 tsp pepper 1 pound […]

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Stew

Provencal Lamb and Red Wine

This daube of braised lamb is equally good with beef. 3 pounds boneless lamb, cut in large bite-size chunks salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil or as desired 2 or 3 carrots, diced 2 onions or leeks, diced 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned OK) 1/2 tsp herbes de Provence, or more […]

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Stew

Irish Stew

2 pounds lamb, cut in large bite-size pieces – bone and some fat removed salt and pepper to taste 4 cups thickly sliced onions 4 cups potatoes, peeled, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 3 Tbsp minced parsley 2 cups water parsley for garnish Spread lamb on waxed paper and salt and pepper liberally. […]

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Stew

Scalloped Corned Beef and Cabbage

Instead of making hash the next day, baked the meat with shredded cabbage in a cream sauce. It’s a good recipe for left-over corned beef, because it doesn’t assume you have a huge amount of it. 5 to 6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 of a large head) 1 tsp salt 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 […]

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Casseroles Grains Sausages

Wild Rice with Spicy Sausage

1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups wild rice 4 cups rich chicken stock 1 red yellow bell pepper, diced Saute sausage in olive oil until browned; drained on paper towels. Rinse wild rice and combine with chicken stock in 4-quart pot; bring to boil and […]

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Pasta Sausages

Beans and Sausage with Pasta

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 2 to 3 Italian sausage (sweet or hot) 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 tsp dried basil salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (1-pound) can kidney beans (preferably without sugar) 3/4 pound […]

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Sausages

Frank Sinatra’s Sausage and Peppers

3 green peppers 3 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 1 pound hot Italian sausages 1/3 cup red wine Remove the stems from peppers and cut into large chunks. In an oven proof baking dish that can be used on top of the stove, saute green peppers in oil until they begin to soften. Sprinkle […]

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Hot Soups Sausages

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

You can prepare soup through step 2 up to 1 day ahead, but do not bring mixture to a boil, instead, cool, cover, and chill. To reheat, lift off and discard fat, bring soup to a boil. 2 pounds hot or mild Italian sausages 3 carrots (12 oz. total), peeled and chopped 1 onion (12 […]

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Hot Soups Sausages

Sausage Barley Soup with Swiss Chard

1 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 large (about 1/2 lb.) onion, chopped 2 large (about 1/2 lb. total) carrots, thinly sliced 10 cups regular strength beef broth 1 cup pearl barley 1 Tbsp minced fresh or 1 tsp crumbled dried oregano leaves 1/2 pound Swiss Chard, rinsed and drained prepared […]