Sausage Pot Pie

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Ingredients:

4- 13 oz packs skinless smoked sausage

2 packs brown gravy or 4 cups prepared gravy

2 boxes refrigerated pie crusts (4 crusts total)

1- 16 oz bag frozen peas and carrots

2 cups frozen seasoning blend (or 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, & 1 white onion; chopped)

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons Butter or butter flavored cooking spray

Directions:

***Preheat oven to 375 degrees.***

1. Slice sausage into medallions.

        2. Saute seasoning blend or pepper/onion mixture with vegetable oil and cajun seasoning.

        3. Make gravy (if using powdered gravy).

        4. Add sausage, peas, carrots, onion powder, and garlic pepper seasoning to pepper/onion mixture and cook on     medium-lo heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

      5. Add gravy to sausage mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. Pour mixture into a baking dish, cover with pie crust, spray with butter flavored cooking spray or brush with melted butter, & bake for 45 minutes.

Sweet & Zesty Warm Spinach Salad

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INGREDIENTS

▪ 6 large Eggs

▪ 1 pack bacon

▪ 2 bags washed baby spinach

▪ 1 small red onion

▪ 2 packages sliced white mushrooms

▪ 6 Tablespoons bacon grease

▪ 2 teaspoons Sugar

▪ 4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

▪ 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

▪ 1/2 teaspoon salt

▪ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook, peel, and chop eggs. Set aside

Bake bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel. Remove 6 tablespoons grease and set aside. 

Chop bacon and set aside. 

Add vegetable oil and onions to a pan on medium heat. Cook slowly until onions are caramelized and reduced. 

Add mushrooms and cook until softened.

Add spinach to a large bowl and top with onion/mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with salt.

Make dressing: Add bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, and Dijon to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk mixture together and heat until slightly reduced and thickened (about 5 minutes).

Pour hot dressing over the top. Toss to combine.

Thick & Hearty Chili

Chili is a Fall favorite all over the world. This rich and meaty favorite has never been so simple. Try it with cornbread or crackers for a real treat! Watch the video HERE!!!

Ingredients:

4 pounds of turkey

3 cans of chili beans (with juice)

2 cans of tomato sauce

2 cans of diced tomatoes (with juice)

1 can of tomato paste (12 oz)

3 packs of chili seasoning

5 cups of water

4 tablespoons of salt

2 tablespoons garlic pepper seasoning

2 teaspoons Mrs. dash

2 teaspoons seasoning salt

2 Beef bouillon cubes

1/4 cup of sugar

3/4 cup ketchup

Directions:

1. Brown turkey and seasonings (salt, garlic pepper, Mrs. Dash, seasoning salt, & bouillon cube) until no more pink remains (about 15 minutes).

2. Drain turkey, add sugar and remaining ingredients, and simmer on low for a 3 hours (or longer if desired), stirring every 30 minutes.

3. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy! I love a warm slice of cornbread with mine. I enjoy onions, shredded cheese, & sour cream as my chili toppings.

Southern Style Sausage Gravy

Winter is upon us! What's more comforting that rich, southern style gravy??? You can enjoy this dish over warm, buttery biscuits, mashed potatoes, or whatever your heart desires. This would make old leather taste amazing! Watch the video HERE !!!

Ingredients:

2 rolls of mild sausage
1 1/3 cup of all purpose flour
5 cups of milk
1 tablespoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 tablespoons salt (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Brown sausage on a medium heat until no more pink remains. Crumble up sausage as it cooks. 

    DO NOT DRAIN!

2. Gradually mix flour into sausage until well incorporated.

3. Cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.

4. Add milk and bring to a hard simmer/ gentle boil for 5 minutes as mixture thickens.

5. Add salt & pepper to taste and serve.

I usually serve it over buttered biscuits with fresh fruit or fruit cocktail.

Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yields: About 6 cups

Leftovers freeze well.