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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Grilled Chicken Sausages, Peppers and Onions with Cauliflower Rice

This group has been squirreling away their poems for National Keep A Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 29th. Hope you're ready. 
Are you looking ahead to the grilling season? Try Grilled Sausages, Peppers, and Onions, a versatile easy clean up no-fuss meal. Pair with a healthy side of cauliflower rice and mini caprese bites. Splurge just a little with a mini ice-cream sundae.
Seasonal Plate (food column) 
Grilled Chicken Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

Cook's notes: This entree can be easily be roasted in the oven on a baking sheet if grilling is not an option. A healthier alternative to traditional sausage is using Aidells Chicken Apple Sausages that come in several flavors. They are gluten and nitrate-free with no added hormones. Roast at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Some delicious add-ins include: Brussels sprouts, butternut squash or sweet potatoes, spinach, apple chunks. Recipe serves 4.
Ingredients:
  • 1 package of Aidell Sausages Chicken Apple or Italian, each link cut into 5ths
  • 1/ 2 of a large red onion, cut into slices
  • 1 large red pepper, cut into slices
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon each cinnamon, thyme, parsley, rosemary
  • 1 package of riced cauliflower, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon each chicken broth and white wine
Directions:
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. In a large bowl add sausages, peppers and onions. Mix in olive oil, spices, and maple syrup. Mix well.
  • Transfer foil sheet to grill and roast for about 15 minutes.
  • While the mixture is roasting add to a medium-sized skillet ½ tablespoon olive oil. Stir fry cauliflower according to package directions, adding in wine and chicken broth. Add in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and mix well. Serve warm. 
Caprese Mini Bites
Cook's notes: Delicious light appetizer on skewers on a tray or serve as a mini bite on toothpicks laid on a lettuce leaf. I highly suggest using a chocolate balsamic for drizzle (piece de resistance) though a good quality dark balsamic vinegar works too.
Ingredients:
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cherry sized marinated mozzarella balls (produce section)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Chocolate balsamic vinegar or dark balsamic vinegar, good quality  
Directions:
  • Thread on a small skewer or toothpick, one mozzarella ball, one basil leaf, and tomato. If using skewers will repeat one more time.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Mini Ice Cream Sundaes
Cook's Notes: The perfect finish for the meal when just a small bite will do. This small jar 4-5 oz. (they came with a lid) from a craft store. You can make the dessert up ahead and place it in the freezer until needed. A must though which did not get in this photo was topping the ice cream sundae with a cherry, nuts, and sprinkles.
Ingredients:
  • Ice Cream any flavor
  • Banana slices
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • Crushed Oreo cookies
  • Optional but highly suggested a cherry, sprinkle, and nuts 
Directions:
  • Depending on the size of the serving container, layer at least twice.
  • Freeze until needed
Question-Do you think this meal with all these recipes above will tide you over for a week? As we are off-
STAY TUNED

1 comment:

  1. As you know, not even winter stops grilling at our house...

    Safe travels.

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