As we get closer and closer to our departure tonight, I’m
getting more and more creative with cleaning out the fridge. It’s a little bit like the Food Network show,
Chopped, if you’ve
ever seen it. Last night my mystery
ingredients were…..salmon sausage, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes. Go! Here’s
what I came up with…

Salmon sausage saut

• Two pre-cooked salmon sausages, cut in bite size pieces (I
  found this at our local natural foods market)
• Fresh Brussels sprouts, cut in half or quarters depending on
  the size
• Yellow potatoes, cut in half or quarters depending on the
  size
• Prosciutto, chopped (this is optional, I had a few slices
  leftover from tapas night last week)
• Shallot, thinly sliced
• Olive oil
• Smoked cheddar, shredded
• Salt and pepper

1. Steam
the Brussels sprouts and the yellow potatoes in a steam basket over a pot
of boiling water. The potatoes may
take a couple more minutes than the Brussels sprouts. Don’t overcook (steaming is always much
quicker than I think it’ll be)!
2. Meanwhile,
heat a swirl of olive oil in a skillet.
Saut the shallot until soft and browned. Add the prosciutto for a couple minutes
until browned.
3. Add
the steamed Brussels sprouts and potatoes to the shallot and prosciutto
mixture. Add the sliced
sausage. Heat for a couple minutes
until the sausage is heated through and the veggies and potatoes brown a
bit. You may want to add another
swirl of olive oil. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve
with shredded smoked cheddar on top.
Recommended drink: cold
beer.

This makes for a hearty, robust meal and is very different from your average seafood
dinner.