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Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• acorn squash
• butter
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
2. 2 Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

By Suze Knisley

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• delicata squash
• cooking spray
• cumin
• coriander
• black pepper
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Trim both ends from squash. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rings, keeping seeds as intact as possible. Arrange rings (with seeds) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and black pepper.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip rings; continue baking until tender and browned, about 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with flaky salt and garnish with sage leaves.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• cooking spray
• golden beet
• olive oil
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. 2 Peel beets, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Combine olive oil, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets, and mix until well coated.
3. 3 Spread beets out in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan and roast, flipping half way through, until the beets are tender and starting to turn golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
4. 4 Remove from the oven, put beets back into the bowl, and toss with lemon zest.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• water
• lentil
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• marjoram
• thyme
• bay leaf
• carrot
• celery
• green bell pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix water, lentils, stewed tomatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme, and bay leaf together in a 3-quart casserole dish.
3. 3 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in carrots and celery; cover and continue to bake until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in bell pepper, then sprinkle Cheddar over top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

By Tiffany

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• fingerling potato
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Toss together potatoes with oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add potato mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, stir together melted butter, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, thyme, and sage in a bowl until well combined. Pour over potatoes.

By Jacob Welshans

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• green cabbage
• vegetable broth
• tomato
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• garlic
• apple cider vinegar
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cabbage, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and sage in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot).
2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• white french bread
• butter
• yellow onion
• celery
• salt
• thyme
• turkey broth
• parsley
• rosemary
• egg
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Add dry bread cubes to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. 3 Melt 1 stick of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and salt; sauté until onions soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sage, thyme, and broth to the pan. Stir together and wait for the mixture to come to a boil.
4. 4 Remove from heat and pour over bread cubes. Toss with a large spoon until bread is evenly saturated.
5. 5 Let mixture sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, to cool slightly.
6. 6 Add parsley, rosemary, egg, black pepper, and cayenne to the bowl and mix until evenly combined. Allow mixture to cool completely, tossing occasionally.
7. 7 Melt remaining 1/2 stick of butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add stuffing mixture, and pat down with a spatula. Cook until a golden crust forms, about 5 minutes, then turn stuffing over in sections with a spatula.
8. 8 Cover and cook about 5 minutes, before uncovering and tossing again. Continue cooking and tossing uncovered, until the desired amount of browning and crusting has occurred.
9. 9 Transfer to a casserole dish or serving plate. Serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• corn bread mix
• green chili
• cumin
• oregano
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• ranch dressing mix
• bacon
• pinto bean
• corn
• tomato
• green pepper
• green onion
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
2. 2 Prepare cornbread mix according to package directions, stirring green chilies, cumin, oregano and sage into finished batter. Spread into the prepared pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
4. 4 In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. Set aside.
5. 5 Wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 45 seconds per slice. Crumble and set aside.
6. 6 Crumble 1/2 of the cornbread into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the beans, 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture, and 1/2 of the corn, tomatoes, pepper, green onion, bacon, and cheese. Repeat the layers ending with cheese on the top; the dish will be very full. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By Principal Cole

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• shortening
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• water
• red bean
• ham hock
• smoked sausage
• celery
• bay leaf
• creole seasoning
• thyme
• hot pepper sauce
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the pot; add smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 hours.
4. 4 Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

By Matt

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• zucchini
• salt
• cooking spray
• bread crumb
• cheddar cheese
• egg
• onion
• black pepper
• oregano
• basil
• salt
• rosemary
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Place zucchini in a colander or strainer set over a bowl; sprinkle salt over top and set aside for liquid to drain, about 1 hour. Press zucchini with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
3. 3 Stir zucchini, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, eggs, onion, black pepper, oregano, basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, rosemary, garlic powder, and sage together in a large bowl until well combined; spoon into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top, flattening batter to be even with top of cups.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

By SunnyDaysNora

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• water
• gelatin
• dill pickle relish
• pepperoncini pepper
• pimento
• white vinegar
• garlic powder
• pickling spice
• bay leaf
• clove
• black peppercorn
• black pepper
• salt
• onion
• pig's foot
• pig ear
• beef tongue

Instructions

1. 1 Place tongues, pig's ears, pig's feet, and onions in a large stock pot; add water to cover. Season with salt, pepper, whole peppercorns, sage, cloves, bay leaves, pickling spice, garlic powder and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until meat is cooked, about 2 1/2 hours.
2. 2 Remove meat; set aside to cool. Strain broth, and measure 8 cups into another pot. Return broth to stove, and let simmer.
3. 3 Peel skin from ears, leaving the ear as intact as possible. Place the ears aside. Remove gristle and fat from pig's feet, and combine with ear trimmings. Cut off large portion of tongue and set aside. Trim loose meat from remainder of tongue, and combine with other trimmings. Put trimmings through a coarse meat grinder, then stir into broth; continue to simmer.
4. 4 Slice tongues into thin strips, and place lengthwise into 2 glass loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches. Slice ears into thin strips, then cut the strips into 1/2 inch pieces. Arrange the ear pieces among the tongue strips. Divide the pimiento and pepperoncini between the two molds. Sprinkle with pickle relish.
5. 5 Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup water. Stir into the simmering broth. Carefully ladle enough broth into each mold to completely cover the meat. Prod with a fork to uniformly distribute. Let stand 15 minutes, then cover with remaining broth. Allow to cool at room temperature, until they begin to jell, 2 to 3 hours. Refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
6. 6 When cool, run a thin knife around the sides of the mold to release the souse. Remove any fat that has accumulated on the surface.

By Jeanie Bean

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• basil
• oregano
• thyme
• marjoram
• rosemary

Instructions

1. 1 In a food processor, combine basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, rosemary and sage. Blend for 1 minute, or until desired consistency is achieved.

By Denyse

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• olive oil
• prosciutto
• parsley
• sun-dried tomato
• onion
• pork tenderloin
• chicken broth
• heavy cream
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the prosciutto, sage, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Mix the pork strips into the skillet, and brown about 10 minutes, turning once.
2. 2 Stir the broth and heavy cream into the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork reaches a minimum temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and sauce is thickened.

By ANNACOYNE

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• pancetta bacon
• olive oil
• red onion
• celery
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken stock
• cannellini bean
• seashell pasta
• salt
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 In an 8-quart pot, saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the soup.
3. 3 Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• chicken breast
• prosciutto
• butter
• white wine
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken breasts onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place a prosciutto slice and a sage leaf onto each breast. Roll chicken from the short end over prosciutto and secure with wooden skewers.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add rolled chicken and cook until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add wine, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Aldo

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• garlic
• button mushroom
• red wine
• tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• bay leaf
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in red wine; cook until wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Add tomatoes and season with salt, black pepper, sage, and bay leaves. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and stir in basil.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• cherry tomato
• thyme
• oregano
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Place cherry tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet.
2. 2 Distribute sage and thyme amongst tomatoes, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each for garnishing. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatoes blister, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Remove tomatoes and place into a bowl, tossing with all juices collected in the foil. Garnish with additional fresh thyme, sage, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• cannellini bean
• baking soda
• olive oil
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; return to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Drain beans, reserving water. Set beans and cooking water aside.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sage in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add beans; cook and stir until beans absorb the aroma of garlic and sage.
4. 4 Pour in tomato sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add reserved cooking water to keep sauce from burning if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• potato gnocchi
• butter
• garlic
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi pasta and cook until they float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until softened and golden brown, about 4 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in sage and salt. Add cooked gnocchi, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and pepper; toss gently to combine.
5. 5 Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Gina Izzy Shores

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• butter
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• baguette
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
2. 2 Mix butter, mayonnaise, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and sage in a bowl until well combined. Spread mixture evenly on baguette halves, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
3. 3 Place baguette under the preheated broiler until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

By JSWHAN

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• russet potato
• vegetable broth
• thyme
• rosemary
• oregano
• basil
• onion powder
• parsley
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for a minute or two; return to the pot.
2. 2 Pour vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, onion powder, parsley, sage, and garlic over potatoes; mash with a potato masher.

By jodster52

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• quail
• pancetta
• butter
• brandy
• beef stock
• white wine
• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• arborio rice
• parmigiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Season the insides of the quail with salt and pepper and insert a sage leaf into each. Wrap each with pancetta slices, fastening with toothpicks.
2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown quail, moistening with brandy, 1/2 of the beef stock, and 1/2 of the wine, until most of the wine has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and transfer mixture to a baking dish.
3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until quail are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 12 minutes, moistening with juices as needed.
4. 4 Remove baking dish from the oven and transfer juices to the saucepan; add quail. Cover and cook over low heat, turning frequently, for another 6 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion begins to turn golden brown at the edges, about 2 minutes. Pour in rice and stir until coated in butter and starting to toast, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6 Reduce heat to medium and stir in remaining wine. Let wine simmer until it has mostly evaporated, then stir in 1/3 of the remaining broth; continue stirring until the rice has absorbed the liquid and turned creamy. Repeat this process twice more, stirring risotto constantly, 15 to 20 minutes.
7. 7 Stir remaining butter and 1/2 of the Parmigiano cheese into the risotto.
8. 8 Serve each quail on a bed of risotto. Drizzle edges of risotto with pan juices and sprinkle remaining Parmigiano cheese on each quail. Serve hot.

By paigetheblogger

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• corn
• olive oil
• garlic
• yellow onion
• water
• milk
• cornmeal
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Grill corn in the husks, or roast in the oven; cut kernels from cob.
2. 2 In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly stir in cornmeal, whisking thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes more.
4. 4 When mixture is thick and the cornmeal is tender, stir in corn, sage and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a large bowl to serve.

By JOE ZARANSKI

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• butternut squash
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• mascarpone cheese
• egg yolk
• parmesan cheese
• wonton wrapper
• butter
• garlic
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place mashed squash into a mixing bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in mascarpone cheese, egg yolk, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, mixing until filling is combined.
3. 3 Place a wonton wrapper onto a working surface. Wet the tip of a finger in water, and run it all along the outer edge of the wonton skin to moisten. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wonton.
4. 4 Fold the wonton in half to make a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers.
5. 5 Place a deep skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in butter and unpeeled clove of garlic.
6. 6 Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop filled ravioli into boiling water, a few at a time, and cook until they float to the top, about 2 minutes.
7. 7 Drain ravioli, and transfer to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook just until ravioli are infused with garlic butter flavor, about 2 or 3 more minutes.
8. 8 Serve hot; sprinkle with chopped sage, more black pepper, and extra Parmesan cheese to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• pork belly
• pork loin
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon zest
• fennel seed
• coriander
• rosemary
• oregano
• cayenne pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Score the skin of the pork belly in a diamond pattern; avoid cutting all the way through to the meat.
2. 2 Combine garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, fennel seeds, coriander, sage, rosemary leaves, oregano, and cayenne pepper in a blender; pulse into a paste.
3. 3 Rub pork belly and pork loin with salt. Flip pork belly so the skin is facing down. Place the loin in the center and wrap the belly around it. Cut off any overlapping ends of the belly and any overhanging portions of the loin; you want a nice, neat package.
4. 4 Unwrap the belly from the loin. Rub all sides of the loin with the paste; don't skimp-use all of it. Re-roll the belly around the loin. Pat the skin dry with a paper towel and use kitchen twine to tie it off in 2-inch segments. (This will make it hold its appealing cylinder shape as it cooks.)
5. 5 Place roast on a wire rack on top of a rimmed pan or pot. Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, until the skin is air-dried, about 48 hours.
6. 6 When ready to cook, remove roast from the refrigerator. Transfer to a roasting pan and let sit for 1 hour.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
8. 8 Place the roast in the lower half of the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cook until meat is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 1/2 more hours.
9. 9 Remove from the oven and tent with foil; let sit for 30 minutes. Remove twine and cut into 1-inch slices. Serve immediately.

By Brian Genest

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• confectioners sugar
• brown sugar
• tomato paste
• tomato sauce
• marjoram
• thyme
• salt
• allspice
• rosemary
• basil
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• oregano
• bay leaf
• red pepper
• italian seasoning
• red wine
• green pepper
• mushroom
• onion
• white wine
• spicy sausage

Instructions

1. 1 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. 2 In a large pot combine white wine, onion, mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook on medium heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in red wine, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, allspice, salt, thyme, sage, marjoram, tomato sauce, tomato paste and sausage. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in brown sugar and confectioners' sugar; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

By Jeremy Lawrence

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• ziti
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• garlic
• thyme
• heavy cream
• spinach
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and sauté until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Fold in cream and spinach; bring to a simmer. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Add ziti and toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. 5 Divide between 8 bowls. Top with walnuts and more Parmesan.

By Melissa Ulmer

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• breakfast sausage
• butternut squash
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• sherry
• chicken broth
• beef broth
• brown sugar
• pumpkin pie spice
• half and half
• black pepper
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Cook and stir pork sausage in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until sausage is browned and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the pot. Brown the sage leaves in the hot drippings until crisp, about 30 seconds; remove sage leaves and set aside.
2. 2 Cook butternut squash, celery, carrots, and onion in the remaining sausage drippings until the vegetables are softened, stirring only one time after about 5 minutes. Pour sherry into the pot and stir to dissolve any browned bits of food on the bottom of the pot. Pour in chicken and beef broth and stir in brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Puree soup with an immersion blender, leaving a few chunks of vegetables. Pour in half-and-half and season with black pepper. Divide soup into 4 large bowls and top each serving with 1 teaspoon sour cream, cooked sausage, and 2 fried sage leaves.

By Sarah Waltrip

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• red onion
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• almond
• red wine vinegar
• beef broth
• bread
• olive oil
• sage leaf
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Make the soup: Peel onions and cut in half. Cut along the grain lengthwise into thin slices.
2. 2 Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and kosher salt. Cook and stir until starting to turn translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and sweet, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Add sage leaves, pepper, cinnamon, and almonds to the onions. Cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a soup pot. Pour in vinegar and broth and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 When the soup is almost finished, make the toast: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Place Italian bread onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle some olive oil over the bread; sprinkle sliced sage and some Parmesan cheese on top.
6. 6 Toast in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
7. 7 Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each with a piece of toast. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the toast and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Dunk toast into the soup and let soak for a few minutes before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ sage
• vegetable broth
• cranberry bean
• olive oil
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• rosemary
• bay leaf
• carnaroli rice
• white wine
• tomato sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Pour vegetable broth into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add fresh cranberry beans and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are soft but not mushy, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon, leaving the vegetable broth over the heat source on medium-low.
2. 2 Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, whole rosemary sprig, bay leaf, and sage. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add rice and stir to toast the rice, 2 to 3 minutes. Once rice is toasted, add drained beans and stir until well coated.
3. 3 Add white wine and stir until wine is fully absorbed. Add 1/2 cup broth to the rice and stir until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, stirring continuously, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Add tomato sauce and stir until creamy and thick. This whole process will take about 18 minutes.
4. 4 Remove risotto from the heat source and let stand for 2 minutes. Remove rosemary twig, bay leaf, and sage and serve.

By Buckwheat Queen