Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
Add a little Southern flair to your Thanksgiving feast with this golden, savory cornbread stuffing that’s loaded with rich sausage and fragrant herbs.This Southern-style cornbread dressing has a rich, almost spoon bread-like consistency with a perfectly toasty, golden top. It’s a bit more time-intensive than my traditional stuffing recipe since it starts with homemade cornbread […]
Pierogi and Kielbasa Sheet Pan Dinner
This pierogi and kielbasa sheet pan dinner delivers sizzling sausage, perfectly braised cabbage, and crispy-yet-creamy pierogi cooked all in one pan. With less than 10 minutes of prep required, sheet pan meals check all the boxes for a filling dinner—sides included. But if you want to get ahead off the dinnertime rush, you can even […]
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Béchamel
A delicious and easy pasta casserole to make for a crowd! Topped with our 5 minute Bechamel Sauce and using store bought Marinara it comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time!
Zuppa Toscana – Olive Garden Copycat
Zuppa Toscana is Olive Garden’s most popular soup. This one-pot, homemade Zuppa Toscana recipe is hearty and loaded with Italian sausage, kale, bacon and potatoes.
Sausage Lasagna
We wanted an extra-cheesy sausage lasagna that was full of all the flavors of Italian sausage and that held up structurally when served (rather than slipping into a flat mess on the plate like so many others). The right choice of ingredients—and our precise layering technique—make for the most flavorful and structurally sound lasagna we’ve […]
Sausage and Corn Pasta
There’s something magical about the combination of sweet corn and savory Italian sausage, especially when paired with pasta shells that catch all the goodness in every bite. This dish is a celebration of simple, seasonal ingredients that come together effortlessly. The corn adds a juicy pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the sausage and […]
Crisp Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas
This quick skillet dinner combines crisp gnocchi and brawny sausage with sweet pops of peas and herbs. It tastes like spring, but it can be prepared perennially — and without any chopping or waiting for water to boil. (That’s right, you don’t need to boil the gnocchi before searing.) Draped in a combination of […]
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Creamy Cajun chicken pasta is one of my favorite ways to make dinner on busy weeknights. Oh, so creamy and somewhat spicy, this family favorite chicken pasta recipe comes together in only 30 minutes! This easy pasta recipe an excellent way to cook boneless and skinless chicken breasts when you are short on time.
French-Style Pork Stew
We wanted a stew with lots of pork flavor but without a lot of heaviness. Could a traditional French recipe pave the way?To produce a rich, savory broth, we use three types of pork: pork butt, kielbasa, and smoked ham shank. Aromatics, herbs, and spices season a mixture of water and chicken broth, and a […]
Tony Gemignani’s Classic American Pepperoni Pizza
This Classic American Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza is based on a great multipurpose Master Dough that gives you a medium-thick, crispy-chewy crust.
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
This Potaje de Garbanzo is a hearty Cuban chickpea stew made with garbanzo beans (or chickpeas), chorizo, ham, veggies, and potatoes. Perfect for any day of the week or time of year! Serve with rice, sliced avocado, or some crusty bread. Your home will smell so delicious after making this stew!
Cuban Frijoles Colorados
When you grow up in a Cuban family, legumes, soups, and stews always make an appearance on the dinner table. Whether it was frijoles negros or Cuban chickpea stew, you know you were about to enjoy a hearty, comforting meal.Want to add another cozy recipe to your weekly rotation? Enter frijoles colorados! Frijoles Colorados […]
Chicken, Sausage, and Red Pepper Paella
Paella to me is the ultimate one pot meal. It also is the time of year where I am not ready for a stew but want something more substantial than the usual summer fare. Paella is a great answer. Although paella is considered Spanish I think this one is more Mediterranean. I use Italian […]
Cabbage, Apples, and Kielbasa
Cabbage, apples and sausage are a classic combination. We use kielbasa, a smoked sausage, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand, such as andouille or bratwurst. The sausages are sliced and combined with the other ingredients in the skillet, allowing their meaty flavor to permeate the dish. Any variety of apple […]
Sausage Stuffed Mushroom
I definitely love stuffed mushrooms and often have them as a side dish or sometimes a meal. This recipe takes the same concept but uses much smaller mushrooms, perfect for finger food. The sausage makes the appetizer even heartier, making it great for a hungry group or heavy-app party! I used spicy sausage in half […]
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food. The recipe features sweet potatoes, spinach, garlic, and three-cheese tortellini – all smothered in a creamy delicious broth. This one-pot meal takes only 40 minutes to make and requires minimal cleanup as only one pan is used! Perfect dinner for busy weeknights!