I really need to come start sharing recipes... we've had some EXCELLENT dinners, that seemed almost sinful, but not as of lately.
I made a hardy italian style chili the other night that was to die for, and good for you too.
Chili
1 lb of spicy turkey sausage uncooked (take it out of the skins)
Crush this up and place in a deep skillet and cook until brown (1 tbsp of olive oil will help this)
Remove from heat and set aside
In the same pan cook 2 medium sized chopped carrots and 1 whole chopped large onion (add more oil if the bottom of the pan is dry)
Salt and pepper to taste
After about 4-5 minutes the onions will be translucent and the carrots getting soft on the outside.
Add 1/2 cup of red wine, strap the bottom of the pan to free any meat drippings, then reduce by half
Now add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp basil dried, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, pinch of salt and pepper
Now add 1 drained can of black beans, add the meat back in, add one tiny can of tomato paste & 1 can same size as black bean can of diced tomatoes WITH the juices from the can
Stir all together, bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer. Add red pepper flakes & cayenne to taste is you like it spicy now.
Let sit and thicken, about 10 minutes.
