Sides and Tips for Your Holiday Roast

The holidays have arrived and we’re here to help you prepare. Friends and family are what make the holidays special, the meat is what makes the meal. That’s why our Holiday Order Guide has a variety of roasts, available for order now by calling 978-688-1511.

Last year we featured the five meats of Christmas on our blog, a delicious assortment that satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you choose prime rib, tenderloin, or rump roast for your meal, our Beef Roasting Guide is the perfect resource to achieve that ideal temperature.

This year, we’ve compiled a of list delicious side recipes and resources for your meal’s centerpiece, so that you can focus your energy on enjoying the holidays instead.

Sauces and Sides

1) Red Wine and Wild Mushroom Sauce

Red Wine and Wild Mushroom Sauce
via Food Network

Our roasts pair well with Butcher Boy Au Jus and Béarnaise. If you’re looking for something a little different, this Red Wine and Wild Mushroom Sauce from Food Network will do the trick. Featuring an array of mushrooms, this creamy sauce is decadent and extremely easy to make.

2) Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans

Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans
via Rachel Schultz on Homemaking

Jazz up your required veggie side with Rachel Schultz on Homemaking‘s pan-seared brussels sprouts. Cranberries add a beautiful pop of color, while pecans add a needed crunch to this versatile dish.

3) Roasted Holiday Potatoes

Roasted Holiday Potatoes
via created by Diane

Potatoes are your meat’s favorite food companion. This side from created by Diane features both baking and sweet potatoes, making this the ultimate potato dish. Beautifully arranged, these holiday potatoes will look fantastic next to your roast.

Quick Hit Holiday Tips

  • Condense shopping trips. We’re open extra hours on Friday and Saturday, so stop in on the way home from holiday shopping.
  • Use a meat thermometer. Use these tips from Kitchn on using and maintaining your meat thermometer.
  • Plan your spirit pairings for your meat. This guide will show you how to pair wines to your favorite meal.
  • Choose appetizers to complement the meal! Consult this post for appetizer ideas, or order from our Holiday Order Guide.

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Take a Holiday Break With Bone-In Pork Chop Recipes

You did it! The turkey was delicious, the stuffing was a hit, and everyone loved the pumpkin pie. The next holiday is quickly approaching, but for now it’s time to take a break from holiday-themed food. After all, it’s still officially fall and we can’t think of a better way to enjoy the season than a nice bone-in pork dinner.

1) Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe

Mushroom Gravy Pork Chop
via Low Carb Maven

This easy recipe from Low Carb Maven is creamy and rich while still maintaining the low carb label. No condensed soup to be found here, only fresh ingredients make up the sauce that drenches the juicy pork chops. The best part of the recipe, other than the delicious mushroom gravy, is that you only use one pan to make it. Which is a welcome break from the inevitable stack of holiday dirty dishes.  

2) Balsamic Apricot Pork Chops

Balsamic Apricot Pork Chops
via Kevin is Cooking

Kevin is Cooking‘s pork chop recipe promises to be a welcome addition to your dinner rotation. Popping with bold flavor, the kick in the sauce comes from apricot jam mixed with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, and a pinch of red pepper. The glaze is poured over the pork chops after they are cooked through. Plate over mashed potatoes for a memorable meal that doesn’t include ham or turkey.

3) Apple Cider Pork Chops

Apple Cider Pork Chops
via What Should I Make For…

One of the best parts of fall is the abundance of apple cider. Pork and apples are a match made in heaven, so this recipe from What Should I Make For… practically makes angels sing. First, the brine is made from the cider and sugar. After the brine cools, the pork is covered to soak for an hour in the fridge and then seared. Sliced apples and onions are cook in an apple cider sauce, which finishes the seared chops. Make sure to have a nice cold glass of cider on the side!

Enjoy your break, next post will be holiday-themed!

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Need-to-know Gravy and Stuffing Recipes For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and food. You've got family and friends covered, we've got the turkey. Choose your bird from our Meat Department, or order a fully cooked turkey from our Thanksgiving Order Guide to pick up before the big day.

While turkey certainly is the main focus of Thanksgiving dinner, with sides a close second, no turkey is complete without gravy or stuffing.

Dress up your bird with these delicious gravy and stuffing recipes:

1) Turkey Gravy Recipe

A great-smelling kitchen isn’t the only thing you produce when roasting a turkey. Turkey drippings contain the wonderful flavors and seasonings added to the bird, producing a rich and tantalizing gravy. Natisha’s Kitchen promises this recipe will make you forever shun powdered or canned turkey gravy. Once your bird has been transferred from roasting to resting, strain the pan into a measuring cup to catch the drippings. Let the drippings settle, then cook with other ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2) Caramelized Shallot Bacon Gravy

Carmalized Shallot Bacon Gravy
via Just Putzing Around The Kitchen

Combining different meats can create an experience that thrills the taste buds. Just Putzing Around The Kitchen brings this concept to their gravy, substituting bacon drippings for turkey. Start by cooking the drippings with shallots and stock, then add a shaken flour-water combination to thicken the gravy. This recipe is fantastic on mashed potatoes and stuffing, but will really wow on top of the turkey.

3) Sage Apple Cranberry Dressing

Sage Apple Cranberry
via The Complete Savorist

Give your traditional Thanksgiving meal a fruity twist with The Complete Savorist‘s Sage Apple Cranberry Dressing. Packed full of apples, cranberries, and sage, this dish will delight your guests with its herbaceous notes and savory taste. This recipe is delicious hot and cold. So if you’re sick of cooking, you can enjoy it the next day straight from the fridge.

4) Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing

Classic Thanksgiving Recipe
via Averie Cooks

Dine in stuffing heaven with this old-fashioned simple recipe from Averie Cooks. First, grab a loaf of French bread to cube and dry overnight. This will keep the bread from getting mushy when baked with the other ingredients. The finished dish will be lightly crusted on top, with a soft, buttery flavor revealed underneath. Technically this recipe is a dressing as it’s baked outside the bird, but you can cook it stuffed inside the turkey as well.

Consult our roasting guide and know-how tips on cooking the perfect turkey. We also make a variety of sides and desserts ready to order from our Thanksgiving Order Guide to complete your meal.

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4 Fall-Themed Squash and Pumpkin Dinner Recipes

Your home decorations change to reflect the seasons, your meals should as well. Seasonal dishes encompass the feeling of the time of year, the weather outside, and upcoming holidays to be celebrated.

Decorate your fall meal plan with these squash and pumpkin dishes:

1) Farro and Sausage Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash

Farro and Sausage Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash
via Skinny Taste

Warm up your kitchen with the tantalizing smell of Skinny Taste‘s savory baked squash dish. Simply hollow out and season the acorn squash with salt and pepper before placing in the oven. Cook the nutty farro stuffing and sauté the sweet chicken sausage while the acorn bowls bake. This easy dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. You may even want to add it to your Thanksgiving spread!

2) Beef-Stuffed Butternut Squash

Beef-Stuffed Butternut
via Paleo Leap

Bored of basic roasted butternut squash? Pep up dinner with Paleo Leap‘s delicious mixture of beef, bacon, and vegetables stuffed into butternut squash halves. First, the halves are baked with salt and pepper in the oven for forty minutes. The cinnamon-seasoned beef is browned with skillet-softened veggies and sliced mushrooms. After baking, the flesh of the squash is scraped out and added to the stuffing. Bacon and caramelized onions top the dish off for a great finishing touch.

3) Savory Ground Beef and Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Savory Ground Beef and Spaghetti Squash Casserole
via Mother Rimmy’s Recipes

Squash noodles are a great healthy alternative to regular pasta. This fall-themed casserole from Mother Rimmy’s Recipes is a comfort dish with staying power. Spaghetti Squash noodles are seriously simple to make, you don’t even need a spiralizer. Just microwave the squash, scoop out the seeds, and use a fork to shred the skin into noodles. Beef broth, oregano, garlic, and the squash are added to a large skillet after the beef is browned. Plate and finish off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

4) Beef and Pumpkin Shepard’s Pie

Beef and Pumpkin Shepard's Pie
via Cafe Delites

Pumpkin dominates fall for a good reason. It’s sweet and irresistibly creamy with an intoxicating aroma. Cafe Delites knows the importance of this seasonal treat, and features it in their unique twist on shepherd’s pie. Between the crispy parmesan cheesy top and beef, potato, and veggie filling, your whole family will go to bed stuffed full of fall-flavored goodness.

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5 Mouthwatering Meatloaf Recipes For Fall

Hearty and rich, meatloaf is one of the best-loved meals in modern American history. For such a simple name, there are seemingly endless ways to prepare this quintessential comfort food.

Satisfy your entire family with these 5 mouthwatering meatloaf recipes:

1) Honey Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe

Honey Bbq Meatloaf
via Andi Mitchell

Andi Mitchell‘s must-make meatloaf tastes of pure comfort and love. This recipe is sweet and smoky thanks to the addition of BBQ sauce and honey. The meat is hand-mixed with the BBQ sauce, panko, and Worcestershire sauce, then molded into a long, thick log. The sauce is spread over the formed loaf and baked for 45 minutes. Satisfying and moist, this recipe tastes best when served with creamy mashed potatoes and chives.

2) Classic Meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf
via Simply Recipes

This classic recipe from Simply Recipes is anything but ordinary. Italian pork sausage (half sweet, half spicy) guest stars in the dish, mixed in with the ground beef. The key to many good Italian meals is the “sofritto base” of minced carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. The extra effort pays off; the smaller you chop, the better the meatloaf holds together. Slice the loaf up thick, as you’ll certainly want extra.

3) Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican Meatloaf
via Simply Stacie

Make it a fiesta night with Simply Stacie‘s Mexican style meatloaf. Crushed tortilla chips and taco seasoning spice up the meat, while shredded cheddar cheese makes it extra flavorful. After the meat is cooked, flip over and spread salsa and green onions on top to complete the south-of-the-border experience.

4) Korean Kimchi Meatloaf

Korean Kimchi Meatloaf
via Closet Cooking

A truly international dish, Closet Cooking‘s recipe combines the comfort food with the Korean staple side dish of salted and fermented veggies, Kimchi. First, the Kimchi is drained and chopped, then mixed in with the ground beef. Onion, garlic, and ginger build up the flavor, while dried mushrooms and fish oil add a hit of umami. The dish is finished off with sesame oil, which brings an intoxicating aroma to the meatloaf.

5) Best Ever Meatloaf

Best Ever Meatloaf
via Yummy Healthy Eats

A recipe becomes a tradition for a reason. Good food becomes an unforgettable experience that you want to relive over again, and share with those you care about. Yummy Healthy Eats promises a meal you won’t soon forget with their take on traditional meatloaf. This recipe is gluten-free, using oats in the place of bread crumbs in the mix. Packed with flavor, the sweet glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard is spread on top of the loaf before it’s placed in the oven to cook.

Bring our tradition home to your family with our oven-ready meatloaf, ready for pick-up in our Meat Department. We also have cooked meatloaf dinner available every Monday from the kitchen.

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Boneless Pork Recipes to Celebrate Fall

Autumn leaves are soon to fall, and cold weather is just around the corner. Fall makes you crave heartier, comfort meals, so it’s the perfect time for the other white meat to shine.

Pull out your chef hats, break out the meat thermometers, and prepare your stoves for these delicious pork recipes:

1) Garlic-Herb Crusted Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast

Garlic Herb Crusted Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast
via MyGourmetCollection

This roast features a simple, yet flavorful rub made from an assortment of fresh herbs. MyGourmetCollection combines the herbs with fresh garlic, orange zest, and olive oil, coating the meat completely. After roasting, allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs for an extra special presentation.

2) Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops

Apple Bacon and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
via Jo Cooks

Jo Cooks‘s stuffed pork chops are on a whole new flavor dimension. The thick-cut boneless chops are first flavored with rosemary, and then sliced open to form a pocket. The meat is stuffed with juicy apples, bacon, and melty blue cheese, then fried in bacon. Move the pork to the oven after browning and bake to crispy perfection.

3) Korean Pork Chops

Korean Pork Chops
via It Is A Keeper

A fast and easy dinner, It Is A Keeper‘s Korean Pork Chops only take a total of thirty minutes to make. Sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil are mixed to make an unforgettably tangy marinade for the boneless chops. The meat is added to a heated skillet, and browned on both sides until fully cooked. Let the pork rest before serving to keep it juicy.

Leave the prep work to us! Pick up our stuffed and marinated pork chops in our meat department, ready to be cooked for dinner that very night. We also carry a variety of in-house seasonings.

Happy fall!

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In The Mood to Cook: Chicken Dinners

The weather may be cooling down, but your meal options are just heating up. Shorter days means more time in the home, and the chill in the air puts you in the mood to cook a warm meal.

Celebrate the coming of fall by making one of these delicious chicken dinners.

1) Parmesan Crusted Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Garlic Roasted Chicken
via Little Kitchen Big World

With crispy golden skin, this heavenly roast from Little Kitchen Big World manages to be both juicy and crunchy at the same time. Rubbed with a generous amount of garlic butter and slowly marinated in its own juices, this roast is taken to the next level when finished in the broiler with a parmesan cheese crust. The two and half hour cooking time will simply fly by as your kitchen fills with the tantalizing aroma of roasting cheese and chicken.

2) Whole Roast Masala Chicken (Indian-style)

Whole Masala Chicken
via Manila Spoon

Your dinner table deserves to display something beautiful. Flavored with aromatic spices, Manila Spoon‘s Whole Roast Masala Chicken is tender, moist, and unique. Less adventurous palates will be won over by the combination of mild spices like cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and turmeric, which are rubbed onto the meat. The spice blend then marinates on the chicken for 1-3 hours. The meat is fully cooked once the juices run clear. Enjoy with green veggies and rice.

3) Chicken Provencal

Chicken Provencal
via Mon Petit Four

This fantastic one-pan dinner is a specialty of the Provence region of France, and is traditionally made with bone-in chicken breast, fresh tomatoes, olives, and anchovies. Mon Petit Four‘s recipe can be made with or without the fish, depending on your preferences. Choose from fresh marjoram, thyme, or basil to flavor the dish. This recipe comes together in about 40 minutes, so it’s perfect for a last-minute meal.

4) Sticky Chicken

Sticky Chicken
via South Your Mouth

South Your Mouth recommends bone-in chicken legs to make her Sticky Chicken extra juicy. Hot sauce balances the sweetness of the honey, making a killer marinade that’s good for both basting and dipping. Keep your heat on medium so the chicken is seared on the skillet, but not cooked through. Once all sides are browned, move to the oven and bake uncovered for one hour.

5) Maple Buttermilk Grilled Chicken

Maple Buttermilk Chicken
via Canadian Living

Leave it to a Canadian food blog to make a masterful grilled chicken recipe with maple and buttermilk. Canadian Living‘s recipe combines the buttermilk with onions, garlic, pepper, cinnamon, and hot pepper flakes to make a rich coating for the bone-in chicken legs. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, then place the chicken over a medium-high heated grill for about 35 minutes. Add the maple syrup and grill for five more minutes.

6) Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers
via Spicy Southern Kitchen

Who doesn’t love a flaky, buttery crust? Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food. Save time making Spicy Southern Kitchen‘s pot pie turnovers by picking up our pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Filled with veggies and cream, you’ll savor the taste while enjoying the fact that this meal takes so little effort to make. Sautée the veggies in melted butter, then add in chicken broth, half-and-half, and cream cheese to make the delicious filling. Mix in the chicken and spoon into the dough. The dough is folded over to make mini pies, which you can eat with your hands, if you so choose.

7) Veggie Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole

Veggie Loaded Chicken Casserole
via Project Meal Plan

Project Meal Plan‘s veggie-filled casserole reheats beautifully, which makes it an ideal meal for weeknight dinner planning. It also has a surprise ingredient that you will fall in love with! Greek yogurt is used as a healthier alternative to heavy cream, cutting the fat content nearly in half. The yogurt is combined with shredded pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and cheese. The dish then bakes to a delicious golden brown.

We also have prepared breasts available from the kitchen for easy, throw together meals.

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Pack the Perfect Back-to-School Lunch

The school season is soon to begin. While pencils, notebooks, and other supplies are crucial purchases, the most important tool they’ll need for learning is nutrition.

A well-rounded lunch provides students the energy they need to get through a full-day of classes and activities. We carry fresh bread for sandwiches and cold cuts from Applegate, Boar’s Head, as well as Italian cold cuts at our deli department.

Pick up fruit and veggies, treats, and other ingredients from our store to pack this perfect lunch.

1) Maple Honey Turkey Wrap

Maple Honey Turkey Wrap
via Boar’s Head

Create lunchbox envy with this nutritious turkey wrap recipe from Boar’s Head. Sweetness is found in the maple honey glaze on the turkey, and honey mustard spread on the whole wheat wrap. Toasted walnuts, apples, and Swiss cheese are layered with turkey in the center of the wrap. Fold the flaps of the wrap, roll up, and cut in half to serve.

2) Three Ingredient Fruit Roll-Ups

Fruit Roll-Ups
via Live Eat Learn

An oven can make a delicious meal, but did you know it could also be used as a dehydrator? This simple recipe from Live Eat Learn for homemade fruit roll-ups is both delicious and fun. A combination of fruit, lemon juice, and sweetener are blended together, then spread out thin on a pan with plastic wrap. Dry for 4-6 hours on the lowest temperature that your oven allows. Slice into strips, and use a piece of colorful ribbon to hold the individual strips together.

3) Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Chips
via A Spicy Perspective

A good lunch has a little crunch. A Spicy Perspective‘s healthy recipe for baked sweet potato chips takes a half hour to make, and will fill a week’s worth of lunch boxes. Slice the sweet potatoes into paper-thin rounds, coat with oil and salt. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crisp. Let the chips cool for 5 minutes before serving or storing.

4) Oatmeal Energy Bites (Easy No-Bake Snack)

Oatmeal Energy Bites
via Hip 2 Save

These bites from Hip 2 Save are the perfect afternoon snack. Packed full of energy, the bites are a quick to make, convenient to store, and great to eat. Combine almond butter, rolled oats, chocolate chips, honey, and flaxseed in a large bowl. Roll out teaspoon sized balls and set in the freezer for one hour.

5) Lunchbox Smoothies

Lunchbox Smoothies
via East Coast Mommy

East Coast Mommy has figured out the ultimate drink hack with this recipe for Lunchbox Smoothies. Frozen strawberries and bananas are blended together with orange juice, vanilla yogurt, and honey to create vitamin-filled treat. Start each week by making a large batch to store and pack for lunch throughout the week.

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Cook-Out for a Crowd

A warm breeze, the tantalizing smell of grilled meat, the sunshine on your face. Is there anything better than a summer cook-out? This is an occasion best experienced with friends and family, which means a lot of mouths to feed. Steak is always a crowd-pleaser, and you’re going to want to select a larger cut like a London Broil or flank steak to fill those stomachs. We carry pre-marinated Burgundy London Broil, ready for immediate grilling.

You’ll be tempted to invite the entire neighborhood to show off your grilling skills with these recipes:

Flank Steak Recipes

1) Grilled Korean Flank Steak with Spicy Cucumber Salad

Grilled Korean Flank Steak
via Delish

Delish‘s Korean marinade recipe is anything but typical. Sweetness found through honey and sugar, and spice from Sriracha are masterfully combined for the marinade, cucumber salad dressing, and sauce for drizzling on the cooked steak. Plate the steak after letting it rest and garnish with scallions.

2) Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
via Skinny Taste

A good homemade chimichurri adds a freshness and zing to grilled meats, and Skinny Taste promises plenty of zing with the self-proclaimed “best” homemade chimichurri recipe out there. First, the flank steak is prepared with a dry rub made with garlic powder, cumin, and oregano, with salt and pepper to taste. After grilling, let the steak rest and transfer to a cutting board. Slice the meat across grain, top with the chimichurri, and prepare to be satisfied.

3) Bourbon Marinated Flank Steak

Bourbon Marinated Flank Steak
via Garlic & Zest

This Bourbon-Marinated recipe is adapted from Garlic & Zest‘s old family recipe, and is one of their favorite meals. Bourbon and packed brown sugar mix beautifully with soy sauce, olive oil and herbs to add a sweet and mellow flavor to the steak. The longer you marinade, the more the taste will penetrate the beef. Let the marinade juices really soak in by letting the steak rest before slicing and serving.

London Broil Recipes

1) Grilled Marinated London Broil – Madness Style

Grilled London Broil Madness Style
via Chili Pepper Madness

You’ll go mad for this “Madness Style” London Broil recipe from Chili Pepper Madness. The boom-factor comes straight from the homemade chili paste. This is a steak marinade for heat lovers, the level of which depends entirely on the selected chili pepper. Combine the chili paste with the rest of the ingredients to make the marinade, rub into the steak, and refrigerate six hours to overnight before grilling.

2) Grilled Marinated London Broil

Grilled Marinated London Broil
via The Creative Life in Between

In this recipe, The Creative Life in Between shows how fresh ingredients make for a flavorful marinade.  Fresh garlic, basil, and lemons are whisked with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce to make a marinade that will enhance and tenderize the meat. Slip the beef into a resealable plastic bag with the sauce and turn over one to two times over an eight hour period before grilling.

3) Grilled London Broil with Corn Salsa

Grilled London Broil with Corn Salsa
via Nutmeg Nanny

Summer is only here for another month, so it’s important to take the time to savor the flavor of it. Cilantro, corn, and tomato are brought together in Nutmeg Nanny‘s recipe to complement a herb dry-rubbed London Broil. The dry-rub is extremely simple, with only three ingredients. The grilled beef serves as the perfect base for the colorful topping. The salsa is extremely tasty, so you may want to make extra for all your guests.

Happy Grilling!

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Sensational Sausage Recipes

There’s no better time to enjoy sausage than summer. Cooking with sausage is as versatile as the many flavors it comes in. Whether the protein is pork, chicken, or turkey, the meal possibilities are seemingly endless. On days when the outdoors call and the grill begs for use, sausage will answer the call. Or, on a rainy day spent indoors, a sausage-filled bake makes a perfect hearty dinner.

Spicy, sweet, or cheese-filled, our homemade sausages will shine in these recipes.

1) Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Italian Sausage

Broccoli Rabe Sweet Italian Sausage
via Epicurious

Broccoli rabe is a wondrous superfood, packed with vitamins and nutrients. Perfect for a night in, Epicurious‘ recipe combines the bitter greens with sweet sausage in a dish as comforting as grandma would make. The rabe is boiled, then sautéed in garlic oil while the sausage broils. Your family will love this tasty way to eat all their greens.

2) Spiralizer Sweet Potato Pasta with Sausage & Spinach

Spiralizer Sweet Potato and Sausage
via Everyday Good Thinking

Spiralized veggies are a unique, delicious way to make a meal healthier. This dish from Everyday Good Thinking is a tantalizing marriage of sweet and spicy, with hot Italian sausage crumbled over spiralized sweet potato pasta. Bright baby spinach elevates the meal with a pop of green, while sprinkled parmesan melts on top.

3) Sun-Dried Tomato, Kale, and Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bake

Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bake
via Fit Foodie Finds

Not only is this recipe from Fit Foodie Finds filling, it has an easy clean-up of only one dish! Chicken sausage is a plump and juicy way to serve everyone’s favorite white meat. The sausages, kale, and sun-dried tomatoes are evenly stacked and spread out on top of the quinoa and chicken stock base. Make this meal on a cool summer night.

4) 30-Minute Quinoa with Sausage and Brussels Sprouts

Quinoa With Sausage and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
via The Weary Chef

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving. Unlike the time it takes to cook a whole turkey, this fantastic quinoa recipe from The Weary Chef bakes in only 30 minutes. Whole grain brown rice soaks up juices from the tomatoes, sausage, and baked brussels sprouts, packing every bite full of flavor.

5) Penne with Sausage, Fennel, and Pecorino

Penne Sausage Fennel
via The Weary Chef

Fennel adds a sweet brightness to a dish, which is why we offer it in our homemade sausage selection. Fine Cooking‘s recipe gets a double-dose of fennel, with fresh bulbs featured in the dish as well. With warm-flavored sage and salty chicken stock, this recipe is anything but your typical pasta dish.

We recommend giving the above recipes a spin with these delicious, homemade Butcher Boy sausages: Tomato Sausage, Tomato & Cheese Sausage, and Garlic & Cheese Sausage.

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