Discovering Delicious
This was a super-quick, high flavor, minimal ingredient meal courtesy of Clinton Kelly of The Chew television show. While not absolutely faithful to the Chinese restaurant version (sweet Italian sausage, I'm calling you out here), I think it was better. The individual herbs and spices stood out, turning what can be a bland dish into a family-pleasing weeknight meal. Add a little steamed jasmine rice and you're at the table in under 30 minutes.
Today's menu was a family affair. My husband grilled beautiful baby back ribs from Cliff's in Carrboro, NC. I rounded out the meal with baked beans seasoned with my own secret spice blend that includes ginger for some sweet heat, and long-simmered collard greens. I also made a mashed potato salad which is quickly becoming one of our favorites. Our guest brought a delicious meringue-topped key lime pie from Stick Boy Bakery in Boone, NC.
Sausage Broccoli Alfredo lasagna: This was a mash-up of several recipes. You see many recipes for sausage and spinach white lasagnas and sausage and broccoli pastas. However, I wanted the toothier bite of the broccoli, so I created my own version. Topped with a six-cheese Italian blend run under the broiler, this was a hit with the family and like most lasagnas, got better with age. We enjoyed the leftovers for several days.
