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Kale, Potato, and Sausage Soup

Written by James on 24 May 10

Rainy days can trap you inside. When it’s raining so hard that fast moving rivers form in the streets, and cars throw up 5 foot walls of water when they speed past, it’s best not to venture outside. I experienced one of these days recently – thank goodness it doesn’t happen daily – but thankfully I was able to sit at home and ponder what to eat.

One of my favorite recipes is a kale and sausage stir fry with hot red pepper flakes. But with the weather, I wanted a hearty soup or stew. If you’re in the same situation, I highly recommend this recipe. It’s a very straightforward dish, although it takes a bit of time. Put it on the stove and walk away for a while. Curl up with a book. When you come back, it’ll be waiting for you!

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Posted in : American,Soup,Stew

KimChi Sausage (or hot dog)

Written by James on 19 April 10

This “kimchi dog” is a fusion of two proud traditions – Korean and American cultures combined into something new and delicious. Several years ago, the kimchi dog was an insider’s secret. If you wanted a kimchi dog, your only option was buying one on a dimly lit corner in the Lower East Side (NYC-Bleecker street). The man sold kimchi dogs and bulgogi hamburgers, but I’m pretty sure he’s no longer around. Nowadays, his innovation has now been carried forward by more Kogi trucks and the new “New York Hot Dog & Coffee.” These new places are delicious, but somehow they just seem to lack the charm of meat from a street vendor. Plus, you can’t get a kimchi dog for 2 bucks anymore.

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Posted in : American,Grill,Korean,Pan Fry

A Gluten-Free Treat: Sausage, Onion, Green Peppers and Mushrooms Over Rice

Written by James on 8 February 10

A friend of mine was in town recently, and we spent a few hours remembering our younger days. Although I’m going to avoid sharing some more “adventurous” stories here on the DailyChef blog, we did reminisce about more libidinous days where we would frequent all sorts of seedy late-night dining establishments after a night of (usually responsible) revelry. Unfortunately, our metabolisms haven’t kept up. And although I can’t scarf down pizza, cheesesteaks and onion rings like I used to, the ones I do eat stay around longer in my wasitline!

Back then, I had a close friend who could not eat gluten (a derivative of wheat). That means no pizza, noodles, dumplings, bread, pasta, etc. Though he couldn’t pig out on pizza with us, he could cook up a mean late-night hash of sausage, mushrooms and onions that went great with a bowl of rice (no gluten in rice). So, this entry is a tribute to bygone years and a good friend – though I’ve added more vegetables (for heart health!) and gone a little lighter on the sausage.

This is a very simple recipe, but it makes me happy just thinking about it. Do any of you have recipes that you associate with great nights out with friends?

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Posted in : American,Recipes,Saute

Fennel and Sausage Tomato Sauce + Rotini

Written by James on 10 January 10

This recipe is a variation on something I saw on the Food Network during one lazy winter day. The fennel gives the dish an aromatic, earthy taste similar to anise or to licorice. Fennel can be unsettling at first, and is a bit of an acquired taste. But the more you use it, the more you come to appreciate its unique flavor. Some people use fennel in dried spice form. I prefer the large bulbs with the celery-like protrusions and frond it’s definitely more interesting to use! The bulb is used most often in cooking, the frond for garnish.

In this dish, I use a pecan-smoked sausage not only because I love sausage, but also because I didn’t have time to defrost a thick cut pork loin. If you do use other meat, use a heavy pan to first sear the thick chops to provide some animal fat to fry in the fennel, shallots, and mushrooms. The meat can then be added back in to finish the sauce. I do a similar thing here with the sausage.

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Posted in : Italian,Recipes

Collard Greens and Sausage with Red Pepper Flakes

Written by James on 28 December 09

Collard greens are generally an underappreciated vegetable. At the grocery store, collard greens are often in a pile with all the other unpopular vegetables – kale, swiss chard, and broccoli rabe. These poor, neglected veggies must envy the traditional broccoli and lettuce that many people eat on a daily basis!

When eating out, you might see collard greens slow-cooked at southern restaurants. They’re a fantastic side dish with fried chicken. Slow cooking can make these vegetables delicious, but many recipes fail to mention that the dull brown green color can make them look unappetizing. But here at DailyChef, we believe collard greens can look and taste great.

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Posted in : American,Recipes,Saute

Old Rice… makes good Fried Rice

Written by James on 9 December 09

If you eat a lot of rice-based meals, then you probably have old rice lying around. Maybe you have it in saran wrapped bowls, or in your rice pot in the fridge. Maybe you are a bit more civilized and store it in tupperware. Either way, you want to use those tasty grains of starch rather than just throw them away. Well, thank goodness for Fried Rice. Fried Rice can resurrect those dried out kernels and turn them into a stand-alone meal or a nice accompaniment to some other dishes. And yes, you can use new rice too.

(Aside: I’m convinced that Fried Rice is to Chinese cooking what the sandwich is to American cooking. Have leftovers? Chinese cooks just throw it all into a pot of fried rice. Americans throw it all into a sandwich. After Thanksgiving, while much of America is eating turkey sandwiches, there’s also a lot of turkey fried rice going around.)

Fried Rice can made a million different ways. The permutations are endless with all the vegetables and meats you can throw in. Making a good bowl is simple, but can be hard to get just right. I’ll try to emphasize the foundational skills to making this recipe rather than the variations.

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Posted in : Chinese,Recipes

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Posts Tagged ‘Sausage’

Kale, Potato, and Sausage Soup

KimChi Sausage (or hot dog)

A Gluten-Free Treat: Sausage, Onion, Green Peppers and Mushrooms Over Rice

Fennel and Sausage Tomato Sauce + Rotini

Collard Greens and Sausage with Red Pepper Flakes

Old Rice… makes good Fried Rice

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