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Recipe: Easy Autumn Polenta Bake

by Amanda | Oct 27, 2014 | Recipes

I was telling my mom about this recipe, and she was like polenta-what? It’s an ingredient that isn’t super widely known unless you’re Italian, but is becoming more popular. Polenta is a cornmeal based substitute for pasta, rice or potatoes. It’s got a mild corn flavor, and is much more palatable than grits. This recipe is one of the most fail-proof ways to ease yourself in to using polenta in your cooking. It’s a simple chop-toss-and-bake, but is super tasty. The sausage and apples make it perfect for autumn, too.

Recipe: Cranberry Sausage Breakfast Rice

by Amanda | May 7, 2014 | Recipes

Here's something quick and easy to throw together. This meal was born from one of those evenings where my spirit of kitchen adventure outweighed the voice telling me to just go to the grocery story. We had some breakfast sausage left over from a brunch, and I always...

Recipe: White Wine Marinara Tortellini

by Amanda | Apr 28, 2014 | Recipes

I know it's been awhile since I did a recipe post, but the wait was worth it. Because I'm back with a bang - this white wine marinara with sausage over tortellini is tasty. It's a recipe I learned from my older sister and her boyfriend over Christmas. Though, I didn't...

Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Harvest Rice

by Amanda | Apr 25, 2013 | Recipes

Today I have an easy and tasty recipe for you. It's only got 5 ingredients, but packs a pretty tasty punch. And it might get you addicted to Craisins if, like me, you munch on some out of the bag while making dinner. Seriously, I'd never had them before, and now I...

Recipe: Smoked Sausage Rotini

by Amanda | Apr 23, 2012 | Recipes

This is a simple, tasty recipe the boy & I have been enjoying lately. I found it in one of my cooking magazines (yes, I get those - two, in fact) and decided to try it out. It doesn't take long, and it's yummy even when re-heated as leftovers - two of my criteria...

Recipe: Sweet & Savory Mini Breakfast Pastries

by Amanda | Apr 2, 2012 | Recipes

This past weekend, the boy and I tried our hand at mini breakfast pastries - specifically, mini sausage rolls and fruit danishes. It was, without doubt, a rousing success. These things are YUMMY. So I thought I'd share the recipes for each today on the blog. 🙂 They...