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Farm Kitchen:  Winter veggie lovers, a MUST try recipe!!!  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 08:47:03 AM
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I had this in September at my in-law's house; the recipe was featured in our local "food" section of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
It's called Apple Kielbasa bake (the name, to me, is misleading because it's not a casserole, but really veggies roasted in the oven with sausage that carmelizes to a smoky, sweet goodness that you might even eat for breakfast if you have leftovers--(yep, I have).
Make 6 servings
4 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 large red onion, cut into chunks
16-ounce kielbasa, sliced in 1/2-inch-thick rounds (I used smoked sausage made by our local butcher--the name brands have too many nitrates for me) and it's STILL wonderful.
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks (can also use russet)
2 baking apples, such as Cortland, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (mine were on the "skinny" side, so I used more)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried sage (I had hand rubbed sage on hand, that was awesome)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (I used kosher salt to stick better)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (I used my pepper grinder, and probably had a little more)
1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a LARGE bowl, toss together the Brussels sprouts, onion, kielbasa, potatoes, apples and carrots. Drizzle the oil over the mixture, then toss again. Sprinkle in the sage, salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large, rimmed baking sheet, arranging it in an even layer. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until everything starts to caramelize and brown at the edges.
I had to share--it's the most amazing meal, and my mom, who is pretty picky, ate 2 helpings, took some for her lunch for today and made me write the recipe down so she could share it at work.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
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Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 08:57:31 AM
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Ooooooooooh That's sounds so good. I'm gonna try this one.
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Wheather therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 08:59:26 AM
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You really should, Donna--I would bet it would make a veggie denier even love vegetables!
I made it last night because I had all the ingredients (came in my organic delivery bin) and I remembered how wonderful it was at my inlaws, so I invited my mom over and we had a feast! Served with a crusty bread and some butter, well, you're off to the races!!!!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 10:47:15 AM
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OK, I am making this.
I need to get some brussel sprouts, which Jim will pick out for sure. Did you use fresh or frozen?
I have some packages of sausages in the freezer that I got on Groupon from some organic place. They are ok, but I wasn't very impressed, very greasy, so this will be a good way to dress them up. Plus I got apples from the orchard 2 weeks ago & still have several in the fridge
I'm home typing today & making beef broth with some of the soup bones from last years beef. Roasting the bones now. Smells divine & makes me want to chmp on one of the bones like a dog.! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 11:04:08 AM
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It's soooo good, Lisa. I used fresh, but that's what I had on hand. The veggies, when finished, are nice and carmelized and can be browned, so I'm guessing you could do it with frozen, but I haven't tried. I thought my mom would pick them out, too, but she said, "I love these Brussell sprouts--they're so sweet!"
I've been in a huge cooking mode of late, trying to put some things in the freezer for a snow day :) That beef broths sounds awesome! I'm sure the dogs are salivating!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 11:11:22 AM
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sounds awsome....thanks so much.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 12:09:06 PM
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Will definately try this......we make our own kielbasa
So can't wait to make it!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2011 : 12:10:57 PM
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You'll love it, Mel--especially good for those blustery days on P.E.I.!!! I'm just a little bummed that Jus is home tonight, which means I can't eat my leftovers--will have to cook something we BOTH like :)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 11:56:23 AM
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I'm in! A whole bunch of goodness in one dish, yum!
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2011 : 09:32:58 AM
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MMMMMMMMMM......Sounds like winter comfort food to me, though dh is a fussy eater. Will take this recipe home.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Nov 30 2011 : 6:44:14 PM
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Jonni, I made this for my Dad and his wife when they came for Thanksgiving. They loved it and so did I. Had to put the brussel sprouts on the side since DH objected but was still good. Dad even had me email the recipe to him when he got home! Thanks for posting this delicious recipe.
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2011 : 7:52:00 PM
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Oh it sounds so good! I'm thinking on what I could get Drew, my veggie hating hubby to eat in place of the Brussel sprouts, which he refuses to eat. What is it about men and their loathing of brussel sprouts? lol!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Nov 30 2011 : 7:55:09 PM
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I was thinking asparagus would be a good substitute or addition.
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 11:34:40 AM
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Oh, Audrey, I'm really happy everyone loved it (and that your husband ate it, even with the bs on the side :)). I think it's so good--I swear, it was like "veggie candy" to me. The roasting brings out such a sweetness in the veggies.
I'm wondering what you could use in place of the brussel sprouts--will Drew eat cauliflower or broccoli? It's the nuttiness/sweetness you want and I think both of those veggies have that potential.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 5:37:34 PM
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Jonni
I forgot to tell you I made this back when I said I would. I did not tell Jim there were brussel sprouts. He ate it all. I said, "Did you like that"
He said "Absolutely"
I said "There were brussel sprouts in there, they were carmelized"
He said, "Well maybe I like carmelized brussel sprouts"
So there you go! |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 6:51:32 PM
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Oh, wow! I know I will try this one! Probably this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Dec 02 2011 : 05:52:54 AM
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@Lisa--that's awesome! I really believe that people who think they hate brussel sprouts have only ever eaten ones made terribly :) I can't get enough--and I'm so glad it was a success! Did you like it?
Judith, it's a keeper--I'll be curious as to what you think!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
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Posted - Dec 02 2011 : 09:41:15 AM
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What about adding mushrooms or zucchini or other squash? Or turnips or rutabagas? Did I spell that correctly? Or even finely chopped spinach or kale?
I think that I will copy this recipe and try it.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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Farm Kitchen: Winter veggie lovers, a MUST try recipe!!! |
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Winter veggie lovers, a MUST try recipe!!!
