The Ranting Cook

This is a soup for the ages. It's rich, its creamy and it's definitely delicious. It's the perfect soup to have on hand for those lazy nights when all you want to do is curl up with a good book or a good man. Or both? INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth 4 large russet potatoes, diced 1 bunch curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped 3/4 c. hea

Whip up these baked egg cups and you'll have breakfast for the week. If you're not a fan of sausage you can substitute ham or bacon. The options are endless. Makes: 12 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed 10 large eggs 1/4 c. milk 2/3 c. shredded fontina 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c. chopped roasted red peppers 1/4 c. finely sliced basil DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooki

You can add vegetables, onions or pretty much anything else you want. Or substitute ham it bacon for the sausage. Ingredients: 1 pound sausage, cooked, drained, and crumbled 8 cups cubed day old bread (I used a french loaf) 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 10 eggs, slightly beaten 4 cups milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dry parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste Instructions: Spray a 9x13 casserole