Banana Bread is a staple in most homes and this recipe is one of the best

Banana Bread

Banana Bread is a staple in most homes and is a wonderful comfort food recipe. Our family makes this Banana Bread Recipe at least once a month in either bread or muffin form. Never throw away old bananas, just freeze them and save them for this wonderful bread recipe. I make a great one these days but my first attempt is something that I am teased about still to this day.

There are days when cooking is just not my thing and the first time I made banana bread was one of them. Even now…… twenty five years later, I still feel the sting of humiliation.  I was newly married and wanted to make it for my husband.  My sister had given me one of those homemade cookbooks, that you buy at church fairs and school fundraisers, and it had a recipe I thought I would try.  As I was reading it, even I thought maybe 5 tbsp. of baking powder was a little much, but hey, what did I know?  I am alone in my apartment experimenting and at the exact moment I add the baking powder, it begins to rise like Mt. Vesuvius into some strange, freaking, elementary school science project! As it overflows the bowl, onto the counter and then the floor, the front door opens and who walks in… my husband and is brother!  I must have looked like a deer in the headlights, because they saw their prey and pounced. These are the two most hilarious, sarcastic men I know and they had a field day.  This is one of the many cooking disaster stories that they tell and even I have to say, if it was anyone else but me, it would be hysterical.

After all these years, and lots of practice, I make a great banana bread and they both will agree.

Don’t be afraid to take whisks – Unknown

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    The bananas need to be ripe….not pretty, just over ripe.  I actually freeze the bananas, so I always have some available.  The skin will turn black, but they are perfect inside. Sift all dry ingredients. (Hint: if you don’t have a sifter, use a whisk and very carefully whisk the dry ingredients together). Add in all the other ingredients. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for at least an hour.  Check with toothpick and if it comes out clean, it is done.

    Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for at least an hour.  Check with toothpick and if it comes out clean, it is done.

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    This can also be made gluten free, I have used the King Arthur Gluten Free Flour in the past and it worked wonderful. You can add chocolate chips or nuts too, it would be a great addition. If you would like to see more, check out the Recipes page on my blog Sunday Chefs.

    Allergens: Eggs, Gluten 

    Banana Bread

    Sometimes the simple recipes are the best. This Banana Bread Recipe is easy enough for everyone and is sure to impress.
    Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
    Active Time15 minutes
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Yield: 2
    Cost: $5

    Materials

    • 2 cups all purpose flour Can substitute whole wheat flour
    • 1 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 tsp. salt
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 1/2 cup canola oil
    • 3 bananas very ripe (brown skins)

    Instructions

    • The bananas need to be ripe… not pretty, just over ripe. They can even be previously frozen.
    • Sift all dry ingredients. (Hint: if you do not have a sifter, use a whisk and very carefully whisk the dry ingredients together)
    • Add in all the other ingredients. (Mix until just combined and no dry lumps)
    • Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for at least an hour.
    • Check with toothpick and if it comes out clean, it is done.
    Fresh Popover Recipe

    Fresh Popover Recipe: A Family Tradition

    Having a fresh popover (also called Yorkshire Pudding) with your meal is an experience that takes a meal from good to great. This Fresh Popover Recipe is not something I can take credit for, my daughter Amanda is the genius baker here. She has been working on it for a year or so and finally perfected it. Popovers or Yorkshire Pudding are usually reserved for special occasions, but they have been put on a regular rotation in our house. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.

    As a child my family would take us to Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant in Boston, MA and I still remember the popovers they served. I am sure they served other food, but as a kid going out to dinner with their parents, there was nothing better than a hot popover. The popovers made that restaurant my childhood favorite. Another place to get a great popover to this day is the Beverly Depot restaurant in Beverly, MA. The whole restaurant is great, not just the popovers. As a child, I never thought a fresh popover made at home would be so easy and accessible. My daughters’ efforts and this fresh popover recipe will have our family making memories for years.

    This Ultimate Fresh Popover Recipe, otherwise known as Yorkshire Pudding elevates any meal from good to great.

    Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.

    -James Beard

    She originally made the popovers in a muffin tin, then we bought a popover pan and that was a game changer. It took a while for her to get the height. But this time she sprayed the pan with olive oil spray and chilled the batter beforehand and that seemed to make the difference. Popovers, with only five ingredients that you most likely have in your home are easy, inexpensive and a joy to behold!

    I do not have Celiac disease, but I am gluten free just because I feel better when I am. There are a few things that I will cheat with and this is one of them. I cannot resist. However, I do NOT recommend cheating if you do in fact have Celiac Disease. If you are interested in some of our other favorite recipes, please check out the Recipes page of my blog Sunday Chefs for more tried and true family recipes and restaurant reviews.

    Fresh Popover Recipe

    Otherwise known at Yorkshire Pudding, a fresh popover elevates every meal
    Prep Time 40 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Course: Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 1/3 cup Warm milk
    • 1 1/3 cup Sifted flour
    • 6 Eggs Room temperature
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
    • 2 Tbsp Canola oil

    Equipment

    • 1 Popover Pan or muffin tin
    • 1 Muffin Tin or popover tin

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 375°
    2. Combine milk, flour, eggs, salt and canola oil in bowl and mix until combined.
    3. Chill mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    4. Warm popover pan or muffin tin in 375° oven for 10 minutes.
    5. Remove pan from oven, spray with olive oil spray (I am assuming any oil spray would work, but we like the olive oil spray).
    6. Add mixture to muffin/popover tin and cook in oven for 40 minutes.
    7. Best if served immediately… Enjoy!

    Notes

    Allergy information: Contains gluten and eggs.

    Everyone needs a great Pasta Bolognese Recipe in the arsenal and this is the one! It's easy and the whole family will love it.

    Bolognese Sauce Recipe – A Great Sunday Dinner

    This Bolognese Sauce Recipe is perfect for Sunday dinner. Everyone needs a great Bolognese Recipe in their rotation and this one cannot be beat. I was craving a great Sunday Dinner, so I called my brother-in-law Ron for this recipe and he graciously shared it. It was actually my late father’s recipe, which I did not know. It does not get any better than that. I love nothing more than to make the recipes of the people I love. Food is love and memories and this checked all those boxes. My dad was a great cook and so is my brother-in-law, so this was a great Sunday Dinner.

    When I started this recipe today, I could not find ground pork anywhere in the stores. I decided to use pork chops because I knew I could cook it low and slow to the point where the pork chops would shred. Great idea! This will be my new go-to method.

    As you can see by my switching out the ground pork for pork chops, Bolognese Sauce is a very adaptable recipe. We leave out the carrots, because we have food allergies and use gluten free pasta for those of us who are gluten free. My new favorite gluten free pasta is Rummo. It is hard to find in stores, but worth it if you can find it. Red wine or white wine is fine. I prefer the red wine, but I have used the white and it was still fabulous.

    I have started this recipe in a pot and transferred to a crock pot to finish cooking, but I am a big fan of the dutch oven cooking all day in the oven. Both ways are fabulous and all depend on how much time you have. Check out my other pages here on my Recipes page of my blog Sunday Chefs.

    Sundays are for sauce and a great Bolognese Sauce cannot be beat.

    -Lisa Leahy

    Lisa Leahy

    Bolognese Sauce – A Great Sunday Dinner

    Sundays are for Sauce and a great Bolognese Sauce cannot be beat.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Course: dinner, lunch
    Cuisine: Italian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
    • 1 lb. Meat (version of pork and beef) I use 1/2 80/20 Ground Beef and 1/2 lb. of ground pork or pork chops.
    • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
    • 1 small Onion Chopped
    • 1 Carrot (Optional) – diced We leave this out as we have food allergies and it is still wonderful.
    • 1 Tbsp. Dried Basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil, lightly packed.
    • 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
    • 2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
    • 1 small can Tomato Paste
    • 1 1/4 cup Red or White Wine I prefer the red wine but have used the white and it is very good with version also.
    • 1 28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes or Ground Peeled Tomatoes I prefer San Marzano but I use whatever I have on hand.
    • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
    • 1 lb. Pasta I prefer substantial pasta like Pappardelle or Rigatoni.
    • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan

    Method
     

    1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy skillet or pot (I prefer my Dutch Oven for this) over medium – high heat.
    2. If using pork chops brown them and put them aside. Add the ground beef (and ground pork if that is your version). Cook until the meat is no longer pink (about 6 minutes), breaking it up as you go.
    3. I prefer to drain some of the fat off if there is a lot.
    4. Stir in the onion and sauté for a few minutes until soft and then add the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and the dried basil if that is what you are using.
    5. Add the tomato paste and stir until well combined. Add the wine and cook for a few minutes more.
    6. Add the large can of tomatoes, about 1/2 tbsp. of salt and a tsp. of black pepper.
    7. If I am using pork chops instead of ground pork, this is where I would add them back in. Cutting them into smaller pieces before I do.
    8. If using the all-ground meat version, I would bring to a boil and then lower the temperature, and simmer for ten minutes.
    9. If using the version with the pork chops, I would bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. This version I cook for a long time, a few hours until the pork breaks down and is easily shredded. It takes a long time but is worth it.
    10. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to directions.
    11. While the pasta cooks, add the cream, nutmeg, remaining wine and simmer for another 8-10 minutes.
    12. For a nice presentation, combine sauce with pasta and parmesan cheese and toss well in a large serving bowl. Add some parsley or fresh basil for a pretty presentation.

    The Best Chicken Pot Pie

    This Chicken Pot Pie is the best that I have ever had. My family and friends have been constantly asking me to make it again. This recipe is easy, but a bit time consuming. The best part is you can make it in bulk and it freezes fabulously.

    Recently a friend and her family were going through some difficult times and I wanted to make them dinner. I needed something to make in bulk, because I wanted to get three meals out of it. One for my family and two for them. I needed something that would travel well and would also freeze well if they wanted to eat it at a later date. After many hours of contemplation.. Chicken Pot Pie was the answer.

    I haven’t made one in years, but I was willing to give it a try. I told everyone if it doesn’t come out good, don’t tell me! Let’s be serious when it comes to comfort food and home cooking, chicken pot pie is in the top ten of all recipes, so I figured it was a good choice.

    The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking:

    Love for those you are cooking for.

    Sophia Loren

    My thought process was to go to the store and buy some rotisserie chickens and use them to speed up the process (Next time I will do that), but because it was so early in the morning the store did not have any. So I needed to go in a different direction. Therefore, I bought one whole roaster chicken and two large split breasts. I came home and rubbed them with olive oil and salt and pepper and put them in the oven at 375 degrees until they were cooked through. While this was going on, I prepped the vegetables. For the carrots, I decided to roast them instead of blanching them. This was a great idea and they came out great. I will do this again. But you could blanch them or even use frozen if you are in a pinch. I sauteed the diced onions until translucent and add the chopped celery later. That is what I love about this recipe, it is so adaptable to whatever your needs are.

    With the pie crusts that I bought (Yes, I bought them, I know my limitations and pie crusts are not my thing. No matter how hard I try) I had enough for 4 pies. My advice is to be prepared for this and have extra on hand. This recipe would also work as a one crust pie. You could put the filling in a casserole dish, cast iron pan or even little individual ramekins and top it with the pie crust, phyllo dough sheets or even biscuit mix. Any of these would work and you could also use a gluten free option to make it gluten free friendly.

    Because this recipe made four pies instead of three, I froze one uncooked for a later date. We had it yesterday and it was wonderful. I will be making this recipe again. I served it with rice pilaf and cranberry sauce. It is a perfect home-cooked meal for any day of the week. I would love to hear back if you make it, so feel free to reach out.

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    The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

    My most requested meal to make. Easy to make in bulk and freezes fabulously!
    Prep Time 7 hours 30 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, english

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 6 lb Roaster Chicken You could use a rotisserie chicken already cooked, boneless chicken breasts or split chicken breasts
    • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 1 32 oz. Chicken Broth I use the low salt version.
    • 2 or 3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
    • 1 stick Butter
    • 1 large White or yellow onion Chopped
    • 3/4 cup Flour
    • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
    • 2 cups Carrots Roasted in oven whole with olive oil, salt and pepper, then diced
    • 3 stalks Celery Diced
    • 1-2 Potatoes (Optional) Peeled and Diced
    • 1 10 oz Package of frozen peas Not defrosted
    • 1/4 cup Parsley Minced
    • 1 tsp. Thyme
    • 1 Egg For egg wash
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 2-4 Pre-made pie crusts (regular or deep dish) You need both a top and bottom for both pies.

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    2. Place your chicken on a cooking sheet. Rub with olive oil and add a generous amount of salt and pepper and roast for: About 40 minutes for split breasts with bone in, 30 minutes for boneless breasts and about an hour at least for roaster chicken. Once the chicken is cool, remove the meat and diced into 1/2 cubes. (Save the bones to make stock!)
    3. If you bought a rotisserie chicken, you can skip ahead to this and just remove the meat from the bones and dice.
    4. I liked to roast the carrots. Peal and coat in a little oil, salt and pepper. Use a roasting pan and cook in a 350-400 degree over for about 30 minutes.
    5. If I am adding potatoes to this (It is optional, but we really like it). I would peel and dice.
    6. The potatoes should be par cooked a little bit. You can roast them in the oven with the carrots or put them in a little water and boil or microwave for a bit.
    7. In a saucepan heat the Chicken Broth/Stock and add the bouillon cubes. Heat until bouillon cubes dissolve.
    8. In a large pot with a heavy bottom, melt the butter over medium/low heat and sauté the onions until translucent. (About 10 minutes).
    9. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly (this is very important) for about 2 minutes.
    10. Add the chicken broth and stir until smooth and thick. Add 2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper and the cream.
    11. Now add the vegetables, herbs and chicken and mix well.
    12. Let it cool down a bit and divide evenly into pie crusts. I found with the pie crusts that I used it made more than 2. Add the top crust, crimp the edges and brush with the egg wash (In a pinch, milk will work in place of the egg wash).
    13. Cut three slits in the top of the pie to release the steam as it is cooking.
    14. Cook for an hour at 375 degrees.
    15. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the interior is at least 165 degrees.

    Notes

    There are so many ways to adapt this recipe. My original intention was to use rotisserie chickens (I was making a lot), but there were none. It would cut out a lot of time if you used them. 
    You could also make it a one crust pie and add the filling to a casserole dish or a cast iron pan or even little ramekins and top with pie crust or puff pastry which would be wonderful. 
    ALLERGY TIPS: As far as allergies are concerned, you could use gluten free flour or substitute some corn starch for the flour. I have also recently seen gluten free puff pastry, which I am dying to try. I have a family with carrot allergies, so you could leave that out also. I like recipes that are easily adaptable and this is one of them. 

    Summery Chicken Pasta Salad with Red Grapes

    This Summery Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes is the perfect dish for cookouts, hot summer nights, easy lunches or any day you want something quick and wonderful

    This Summery Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes is the perfect dish for cookouts, hot summer nights, easy lunches or  any day you want something quick and wonderful

    What I love about this recipe is it is so easy and very different from your usual pasta salad. It is very lemony so the red grapes are needed to balance it out. There is nothing better on a hot summer night then this. It is so cool and satisfying. This summery pasta salad is the perfect one dish meal for any occasion. A pasta salad this easy is something you need in the rotation. Get a rotisserie chicken, break it apart, add it to your favorite pasta with chopped spinach and chopped grapes along with the wonderful dressing in the recipe below and you are good to go. A warm summer night just calls for this cool and satisfying Summery Chicken Pasta Salad with Grapes/

    My good friend Pam has always made this summery pasta salad and I finally convinced her to share the recipe with me. So she will get full credit for her culinary prowess.

    Check out my other products here on the RECIPES page of my blog Sunday Chefs.

    Summertime is always the best of what might be

    Charles Bowden

    Summery Chicken Pasta Salad with Red Grapes

    Course: dinner, Salad

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 12 oz box Pasta Bowties or Rotini work well
    • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast rotisserie chicken works great here
    • 3 cups red grapes sliced in half
    • 3 cups Baby Spinach coarsely chopped
    • Zest of 2 lemons
    • 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup Olive oil
    • 1/2 cup Red wine vinegar
    • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
    • 1.5 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Method
     

    1. Cook the pasta as directed and rinse under cool water.
    2. When the pasta is cooled, add the chicken, grapes, and chopped spinach
    3. For the dressing. Mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, red wine vinegar and spices.
    4. Mix the dressing well. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well.
    5. Refrigerate for about a half hour and enjoy.

    Notes

    Great for a hot, summer evening!
    Allergy Friendly: Contains gluten but can be made with gluten free pasta.
     

    Simple Mango Salsa

    Simple Mango Salsa is the perfection addition to your summer menu. The versatility is endless. Add something here or subtract something there. It is all wonderful. Spring is here …. despite the 40 degree weather. And it is time to break out all the spring and summer recipes. This Simple Mango Salsa is the first one that I thought of. It is so wonderful and versatile. I first made this salsa years ago and it has been on regular rotation ever since. It is simple to make and elevates anything you put it on …. grilled chicken or fish, tacos, salad, chips or in any bowl now a days. This is especially good on my Crazy Good Fish Tacos.

    We have some food allergies here, so sometimes I leave out the beans and add the red peppers. Some like it spicy, so I add more jalapeno. You really cannot go wrong here. Chop all the ingredients and combine in a bowl. Good luck cutting the mango. I think mangos are my least favorite thing to deal with. I make a huge mess trying to cut them, but it is worth it. Well worth it.

    My advice is to let the salsa sit in the fridge for a few hours, but if you don’t the time, feel free to eat immediately.

    Life without Mexican food is like no life at all.

    -Unknown

    Simple Mango Salsa

    This mango salsa is great as an appetizer, condiment, side dish. Great on fish or chicken. Perfect to bring to a party as chips and dip also. So easy and fun to eat.
    Course: Appetizer, condiment, dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Fresh Mango Peel, sliced and diced
    • 1 cup Black Beans Rinsed
    • 1/2 Red onion Diced
    • 1 Red Pepper Diced
    • 1/3 cup orange juice
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro Chopped fine
    • Salt To taste
    • 1 Jalapeno De-seeded and diced fine. This is optional and you can add as little or as much as you want to.

    Method
     

    1. Peel and dice the mango into small pieces.
    2. Chopped the red onion fine and add to mangoes.
    3. Rinse the black beans and add.
    4. Chopped the Cilantro fine.
    5. Combine all the ingredients along with cumin and orange juice.
    6. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

    Notes

    This mango salsa is the perfect addition to any meal. It goes great as an appetizer or snack combined with tortilla chips as a chip and dip recipe. You can also serve on top of grilled chicken or fish or a side dish. 
    This fruity salsa is healthy and kid friendly. Mango salsa is also allergy friendly. 
    Allergens: Contains black beans which are a legume. DAIRY FREE, TREE NUT FREE, PEANUT FREE, EGG FREE, GLUTEN FREE, SOY FREE

    If you are looking for some other great recipes, check out the recipes page of my Sunday Chefs blog.

    Perfect Roast Chicken

    I spoke before of the fact that you need to learn how to cook three things in order to survive….one good breakfast, one good lunch and one good dinner.  Well this is the dinner. Roast Chicken is something I can make and be confident of.  Everyone is always so impressed and it is really quite easy.  Plus you can also make a great chicken soup after, which I will show you later. Here is a simple version for you to try….

    You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces. Just good food from fresh ingredients – Julia Child

    Ingredients:

    • Roaster Chicken 7-8 lbs.
    • Kosher Salt
    • Fresh cracked pepper
    • Softened butter
    • Lemon

    Preheat the over to 375 degrees F. Remover the giblets (I have to admit, I did leave these in one time and the whole meal was ruined. I believe more people have done it than they care to admit). Rinse the chicken inside and out. Pat dry with a paper towel. Put the chicken in a heavy duty roaster pan on a rack.

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    Salt and pepper the chicken well, inside and out. Loosen the skin on the breasts and insert some lemon slices under it.

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    Add the remaining lemon (cut up) into the cavity.  Rub the softened butter all over the chicken (Messy, but worth it!). Add some water to the bottom of the pan, (this helps with broth for soup later on).


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    Cook for approximately 2 hours until juices run clear when the leg is cut or pulled on. (Internal temperature should be app. 165 degrees at breast and 175 degrees at thigh).

    I usually shoot for 170 degrees at the breast, but that is my preference.   Let the chicken sit for a bit before cutting into it. Everyone in my family loves this and that is very hard to do with five picky eaters. Serve with rice or potatoes and some seasonal vegetables. Great for leftovers also
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    Sunday Chefs jamblaya

    Super Bowl Sunday!

    My husband and I have a tradition of making Jambalaya on Super Bowl Sunday and we have become quite superstitious about it. I have recently finished a long battle against breast cancer and last year I was too sick to do anything. Too sick to cook, eat or even watch the game and the Patriots lost! Well this year I am cancer free and feeling good. So the menu for today is Jambalaya, corn bread, cheese steak calzones and homemade onion rings. Don’t worry there was a salad made so we could say there was something healthy! Lets hope it helps the Patriots in their battle against the Rams! If not, we will at least get a great meal.

    It’s not whether you get knocked down, It’s whether you get up. – Vince Lombardi

    Serve over white rice with a side of corn bread.

    Sunday Chefs jamblaya
    Sunday Chefs

    Jambalaya Recipe

    This easy and allergy friendly recipe never fails to impress.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Servings: 6
    Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American, cajun

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Onion Large, chopped
    • 1 Green bell pepper Chopped
    • 3 Celery Stalks Chopped
    • 2 Garlic cloves Chopped fine
    • 1 15 oz. can Diced Tomatoes No salt, undrained
    • 1.5 cups Smoked Sausage Fully cooked and chopped (Andouille or Chorizo)
    • ½ tsp. Dried Thyme Flakes
    • 1 tbsp. Parsley Chopped or 1/2 tsp. dried
    • ½ tsp. Salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • ¼ tsp. Hot Sauce (red pepper based) or more if you like
    • 1 lb. Shrimp Uncooked, peeled, non-frozen and de-veined

    Method
     

    1. Saute the sausage in a large cast iron skillet or heavy pot on medium heat. Once browned remove the sausage and set aside. Add the onions, peppers and celery to the pot, saute for 2 minutes and add garlic. Saute for another minute. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the shrimp. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and curled up.
    2. (Even works great in the crock pot, just throw everything in and cook on low for 4-6 hours and add the shrimp in cook for another 20 minutes).
      Additions: Can substitute chicken for shrimp if you want. Okra
      Allergy information: Contains Shrimp. Nut Free, Peanut Free (depending on the sausage you use, so double check), egg free and dairy free.