Potatoes Kielbasa

Not only is this dish delicious, but it's also very easy to make. We have also found a couple of variations, including one from my sister. This is a go to dish for a quick, warm, hearty meal.

Ingredients
6-8 medium red potatoes
8 slices of bacon
1/2 onion
1 lb. turkey kielbasa, halved and sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. crushed red pepper

Directions
Cut up potatoes into about 1/2 inch pieces, and microwave until soft (about 5-10 minutes).

Fry the bacon in a skillet, we like to use our cast iron because it holds the flavor. Once cooked place on a paper towel to cool. Then crumble.

Place onion in skillet and cook until softened. Add peppers and kielbasa. Cook until peppers are softened slightly.

Add potatoes and crushed red pepper. Continue cooking until everything is cooked through and well combined.

ENJOY!

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VARIATIONS

1. Suggested by my sister, and is an equally tasty version; she recommends baking the potatoes instead of microwaving them. This will crisp them and they will hold together a little better.
2. A very different variation we tried, was with tater tots. Although they mostly fall apart, the little bits of potato give it a different texture.
   

Biscuits and Gravy

Well the holidays are full of comfort food, and this recipe is no exception. Normally these are loaded with gluten, dairy, and egg yolks, but those days have now come to an end. The original recipe for the gravy on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures, but our biscuits are made according to the gluten free Bisquick box (which we found an Aldi version of for about half the price).

Ingredients
1 lb package breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon margarine
3 tablespoons potato starch
3 cups almond milk
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly brown.

Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan. Stir in the margarine until melted.

Lower heat to medium and add potato starch (1), stirring continuously for about a minute (2).

Add almond milk (3), and cook until thickened; then salt and pepper (4).

Stir in cooked sausage.

Reduce heat, and simmer for a few more minutes or until it is the desired consistency. If gravy is too thick, stir in a little more milk; or more potato starch if it's too runny.

Serve with biscuits.

ENJOY!