Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

Roasting sausage in a healthy alternative to frying without losing the wonderful taste of the spices in the sausage. For a hearty healthy one dish meal I place fiber filled white beans in a baking dish, then add sausage topping with simmered tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olives, capers, herbs and anchovies. The anchovies are optional but these little fishes added a little zing to the tomato sauce.  Roasted Sausage  and White Beans with Tomatoes 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 can(14.5 oz.) Hunts diced Tomatoes, not salt added 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly chopped 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives 2 tablespoon capers, chopped 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped (optional) 1 can(15.5 oz.) Goya Prime Premium White beans, rinsed  1 pound Chicken sausage links Preheat oven to 400F. In a sauce pan heat olive oil then add shallot and garli...

ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGES Gorgeous Roasted Beets and Oranges  Beets taste so delicious that I sometimes forget their health and nutritious benefits. Beets are low in calories yet high in fiber, antioxidants and an array of important micronutrients. And fresh beets are so easy to cook, readily available year round, don't use canned. Beets roasted with citric juices enhances the root flavor of beets creating a nice glaze. A fine salt like Pink Himalayan is used to finish the dish adding a burst of flavor, not to salt while cooking. Gourmet salts from around the world are all the rage with so many different choices as well as added ingredients. On a recent trip to Amelia Island in Florida I had the pleasure of staying at the Ritz Carlton with the famous Salt restaurant and  boutique with the boutique stocking salts from around the world. Assisted by a knowledgeable salesperson I returned home with a array of interesting salts.  ROASTED BEET...

My favorite method to prepare vegetables is roasting. I love the way the flavor is released in the roasting process. I adding garlic for extra flavor along with pine nuts for crunch making the green beans a special side dish. Roasted Green Bean with Garlic and Pine Nuts 1 lb. cleaned green beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup pine nuts, roasted Preheat oven 400F. Toss green beans with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place in baking dish. Top with pine nuts. Roast beans  until    slightly shriveled and have brown spots, 20 to 25 minutes.