BANGERS & MASH

1 lb. package sweet Italian sausage 
1-1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
1-1/2 Tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped (need about 1 cup)
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
3/4 tsp. dried leaf sage
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. flour
1 can beef broth
1/2 Tbsp. Worcheshire
1 tsp. red wine vinegar

In a large skillet with lid, brown sausage links in 1 Tbsp. canola oil for about 3 minutes using medium-high heat.  Remove sausage to a plate.  Add  additional 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil and butter to the skillet; melt over medium-low heat and add onions.  Sauté onions for about 8 minutes. Sprinkle onions with rosemary, sage, and salt.  Add garlic and continue to sauté for 2-3 additional minutes.  Sprinkle onions with flour and stir through.  Turn heat to medium-high and slowly add in beef broth stirring continuously.   Add Worcheshire sauce and vinegar; stir and bring to a light boil.  Add sausage back to the pan; cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 7 minutes.  Turn heat to medium and uncover.  Let simmer for 6-7 minutes.  Stir occasionally.  


MASHED RED SKIN POTATOES

1-1/2 lbs. baby red potatoes, cut in half
3 cloves garlic, cut in half
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. pepper

Place potatoes, garlic, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and add back to the pan. (With the garlic.)  Add butter, milk, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper. Mash potatoes with a potato masher.  *May require additional milk.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS

1 bunch of asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
2 tsp. olive oil
salt
non-stick spray

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.   Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a cookie sheet and spray lightly with non stick spray. Lay asparagus in a single layer on foil.  Sprinkle with olive oil and salt.  Bake for 7 minutes.

This is also delicious if you squeeze some fresh lemon juice on asparagus before baking.  When you remove from the oven sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Suggested Side: Mashed Red Skin Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus