[charla]

Originally Posted by ViolaMum

You've probably figured this out by now, but just in case you've still pondering...

Sausages with Onions and Celery (cut on the bias to mimic the shape of peppers) - just takes a few spices and maybe a little balsamic or some red wine. Add a little jalapeno if you like spice. You could even finish with some cheese on top. (I like black olives in mine, too. Oil-cured if you have them.) If you don't have bread/rolls you can serve over grits or polenta.

If you crumble the sausages, they work well for Eggroll in a Bowl. Just add cooked rice and whatever frozen veggies you have and you've got a one-dish meal.

You could also do a riff on Red Beans and Rice. With the Italian Sausage, I'd be tempted to use cannelini beans or another white bean. You'd need onion and garlic, some thyme, and a can of tomatoes.

Minestrone Soup - it sounds like you've got everything you need.

---------- Post added at 05:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:49 PM ----------

I have Cheesy Chicken in the crockpot and broccoli ready to steam. It's super-simple here tonight.

I ended up making dirty rice. I didn't have green pepper but I had one zucchini left so used it instead. I think Minestrone would have been really good though. Next time!