Monday, September 24, 2012

Apple Turkey Sausage


My dad is an amazing cook. He is known in our family and circle of friends for his ability to throw random ingredients together and make it taste delicious. Growing up, no matter what time of the day I brought friends over, he almost always whipped something up in the kitchen for my guests. And now, as his married adult daughter, he still cooks for me when he visits! :) I think my favorite memories of my dad are in the kitchen. 


Last time my parents visited, my dad made these amazing sausage patties. Normally, he doesn't follow a recipe, but for once he did so now I can make them to!! 

Savory Apple Turkey Sausage

Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 large tart apple, peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken)

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the apple, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 3-in. patties.
  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Yield: 8 patties.


Monday, September 10, 2012

Fall decor

The crisp air, cool nights and sunny skies filled with marshmallow-y clouds have brought giddy-ness to my being. My heart feels as though it is singing as I drive along back roads and spot pumpkins at the local roadside stands!! Fall has arrived! And I LOVE it!!
I don't think I realized until the past few years that Fall is most definitely my favorite season. Spring is a close second. There's something so fresh and crisp about Fall. It feels to me like a season of maturing (not sure how to explain that . . .) 

Fall is my favorite season to decorate for. I don't have the outside done yet, but the inside of our house is definitely harvesty :) I know it may be early, but I couldn't resist! 












Hope you feel inspired today :)

-A