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Sausage, Apple and Cranberry-Nut-Bread Dressing

Contributed by Grace Parisi

• ACTIVE: 40 MIN
• TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS
• SERVINGS: 12

Using a dried-fruit-and-nut bread in this classic sausage-apple dressing is a super shortcut.

1. 2 pounds sliced cranberry-pecan bread, cut into cubes
2. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3. 3 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
4. 2 shallots, thinly sliced
5. 1 celery rib, finely chopped
6. 2 tablespoons chopped sage
7. 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, broken into pieces
8. 6 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
9. Salt
10. Freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the bread cubes in a large roasting pan and toast for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until slightly dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. In a large, deep skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples, shallots, celery and sage and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are lightly browned in spots, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage pieces and cook over high heat, breaking them up with a spoon, until they're browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of the stock and boil until nearly evaporated, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add the sausage mixture to the bread along with the remaining 3 cups of stock. Stir until evenly moistened. Transfer the dressing to a large, buttered baking dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
4. Cover the dressing with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 30 minutes longer, until the dressing is browned around the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead The recipe can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated for 3 days.

Pantry Raid - Lemon Chicken w/Ziti Pasta

Last minute cooking for a dinner party of 6, no problem!

Pantry Raid Menu:
1. Lemon Chicken
2. Ziti Pasta with Red Sauce
3. Mixed Greens - no dressing needed
4. Apple Lemon Cake

Results.....Rave reviews and happy guests.

This is the standard red sauce that I have posted in the past. Just pick any sort of fun pasta to go with it for a great side dish. Don't forget the freshly grated Pecorino cheese.

Salad mix, sliced radishes, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced carrots, 2 cloves of garlic pressed, sprinkle with olive oil and sea salt then toss lightly until evenly coated.

1. Take 3 skinned boneless chicken breasts and slice them into thinner pieces full size (about 3 per piece).

2. Place cut pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap.

3. Pound with mallet until flattened.

4. Coat in an egg (take 3 eggs and beat).

5. Coat in Italian bread crumbs.

6. Add to olive oil to a frying pan, when heated add chicken and cook until browned on each side.

7. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and sea salt.

We cheated on this. I had a box of yellow cake mix in my pantry that I wanted to get some use out of. Mix the cake per directions, add in freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated lemon rind. Peel and slice some apples. Prep the cake pack with butter and flour. Arrange apple slices on bottom of pan. Pour cake batter over the top and cook as directed. Once completed, let cool then flip over on to a plate. Once completely cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.