Do you ever get in a slump where you have no idea what you are going to do for dinner? Believe it or not, I am in that slump often. I want to make something Grumpy likes so I will ask him what he might suggest and this is how it will go: "I don't know" or "I'm not hungry, I can't think of anything right now". It can be so frustrating! A simple "lets have such and such" would sometimes make my life so much easier! I have a feeling it is this way in a lot of homes....at least my co-worker gets what I'm talking about when I mention it to her so I don't think I am alone here.
I make sure I am happy too...I mean, look at all the baked goodies I have been making lately. Believe me, that isn't for Grumpy's happiness. He's not a super big sweets person. I'm the sugar monger in the house. I like to believe that I am like my Nanny in every way. I have a big heart, love my family immensely, hate to see anyone hurt, and have a big sweet tooth. ;o) I probably have the nagging part down pretty good too. hehehe
The other evening was one of those nights that I had no idea what to make. I hadn't taken any meat out of the freezer and didn't have a clue. So, on my way home from work I gave Grumpy a call. No answer. After I put gas in my car I gave him another call. Still no answer. I headed on home thinking what am I going to fix? By the time I was 2 miles from home (and had already decided what I was making) Grumpy called me back. Too late. He didn't get a choice anymore. I had already decided - but I will say, he was not unhappy at all and commented that they were really good this time. I think its because I added some vinegar as suggested by Elle in her post on Italian Sausage Sandwiches!
Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
1-½ tablespoons olive oil
2 large green or red bell peppers, or a mixture of both, sliced into ½-inch strips
1 large onions, sliced
1 large cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds Italian Sweet Sausage Links
8 hoagie or steak sandwich rolls
Heat olive oil in large sauté over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly wilted. Add garlic and cook one more minute. Add peppers and seasonings; stir to combine. (this is where I added a couple tablespoons of vinegar) Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers are very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the lid to evaporate liquids. Meanwhile, place sausages in frying pan and cook until browned on all sides and thoroughly done. Place cooked sausages in pan with peppers to keep warm. To serve, place a sausage in roll and top with peppers and onions as desired. (I slice my sausage, while Grumpy keeps his whole - fix yours however you like!) I toast our rolls - we like our rolls for all our sandwiches (hamburger, hotdogs, sausages) sprayed with some I Can't Believe it's Not Butter and broiled in the toaster oven.
Peter M
I do get stumped with what to eat, despite having so many good blogs and bookmarked recipes to try.
Italian sausage and pork usually works for me.
Kevin
Now that is a tasty looking sandwich!
Bellini Valli
I find if I don't know what to make for supper I go blogging:D Of course that strategt wouldn't work on the way home from work.
Katy
Every now and again, a sausage sandwich is just the right thing to have. Yours looks yummy!
noble pig
Oh yeah...love these. I think vinegar would be the perfect addition. Nice!
Debbie
mmmm....love these sandwiches! And you are right, we do have to get our husbands out of the box every once in a while. If left up to them, it would be meat and potatoes, potatoes and meat.
Knitty
I am so glad I wandered into your blog! I plan to come back and get inspired whenever I am in the what-to-fix-for-dinner rut.
I have an unrelated question: what template are you using for your blog? It looks very nice.
Olga
Those look really great! I love red peppers.
pigpigscorner
I always think of sausages when I can't think of anything to eat. Delicious!
Gabe's Girl
That is an exquisite on-the-fly sandwich. I get in slumps all the time. This new "theme night" is working amazingly well. Hope all is well over there with you and your family.
Mari at Once Upon a Plate
Shelby, Oooh everything looks perfect.
I always add a bit of vinegar too. Love how the red pepper & onions add such a nice contrast to the sausage (I think they are my favorite part of the sandwich!) 🙂
Yes! I can empathize about "what to make for dinner?", too. xo~m.
Linda
Hi Shelby...thanks for the comment on the rum cake...rum sauce on apple dumplings. That sounds awesome! Thanks for that tip!
duodishes
Time for lunch!