Cream, Sausage and cheese, What more can you ask for

This little delicacy was one of my, I am tired of the same way of making this dish lets totally change it. I usually make a hot Italian Sausage spaghetti from time to time. Usually however, it is a red sauce tomato base. I was tired of that and so I tried something and what came out of it was wonderful. So for starters I got two Hot Italian Sausages (brat size) from Sunflower Market. If you live in Denver and have never been to Sunflower you are missing out. So anyway, here is the list of things you need. 

2 Hot Italian Sausages

Chopped Fresh Basil some for the sauce (about 4 big leaves) some for the top. 

Lemon Juice

Mushrooms about a handful

Half a tomato or so

Garlic to taste, I use 3 cloves or more

Real on the block Parmesan cheese

Cream

Butter

Angel Hair Pasta

Fry the sausages making sure to get them nice and brown and get the pan good and dirty, not black but brown dirty. Once the sausages are done remove them and set them aside to cool slightly. If you have an assistant that person can cut the sausages in bite size pieces for you. Back to the pan. Deglaze the pan with enough lemon juice to leave some on the bottom. Add some butter, how much is up to you. I like butter. Then toss in the mushrooms, tomato, garlic and basil. Throw the cut sausage back in and let everything cook together until the mushrooms are soft. Then add the cream and stir in cheese to taste. Cook it all until the cream reduces and starts to thicken. Think thin gravy. While all this is happening you might want to cook your pasta as well. So once the sauce is done, toss the drained pasta with it. Spoon out on serving plates and top with cheese and more fresh basil. Enjoy. 

Apples, Shrimp and Basil, a Perfect Kabob

We make these anytime shrimp goes on sale. In Colorado, that is not very often but we make then when we can. Here is what you will need. 

• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 Gala apples, cored and cut into eighths
• 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Basically mix all the ingredients except the apples and Shrimp together as a marinade. Then pour it over the shrimp and apples. Marinade for at least a half hour then build your kabobs. Grill them over medium heat until done. Enjoy. Very quick. Very simple. Very Nice.