Polenta Pizzas and Sausage and Peppers

                                                                     

If you haven't tried polenta, it's a MUST try. It is a cornmeal mixture that is so versatile to cook with. And its inexpensive which makes it a pantry staple. Sausages are one of those things that can be scarey for us gluten free peeps. They are usually a mixture of who knows what wrapped in a skin made of it's anyone's guess. You can enjoy sausages and be gfree, just the right kinds. You can buy pre packaged ones that clearly state they are gluten free or you can buy fresh from the meat department at your local grocery store. Just ask for the store made sausages and ask for the ingredients. Not only are these freshly made but they are usually few ingredients and almost never contain those mystery ingredients that scare us! This is a meal that is very kid friendly also! Kids generally love pizza so the polenta version is a no brainer. I used purple basil because, well, its purple and that's awesome! Your kid will probably find it awesome too. Also, the brightly colored peppers tend to be a draw for kids. And this I can not say enough, if you want your child to eat something, have them cook it with you. Kids are much for likely to eat something they made themselves!

                                                      

Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

1 lb of g free chicken sausages

4 peppers (various colors) sliced

½  medium yellow onion sliced

TBSP of fresh parsley

Pinch of salt

Directions

Place sausages in a deep skillet and brown on all sides.

Put sliced peppers and onions in the skillet with the sausages and pour in ½ cup of water.

Cover and allow to cook for 7 – 10 minutes over medium heat.

Add parsley and continue to cook uncovered to allow liquid to cook down.

Once liquid turns thicken (sauce like) it ready! 

                                                                                

                                                                                

Polenta Pizzas

Ingredients

1 package of log polenta sliced into ¼ inch pieces

Fresh basil leaves (about 12)

1 cup tomato sauce

½ cup shredded mozzarella

Garlic powder to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Spray baking sheet with olive oil and lay polenta slices in a single layer. Spray the tops of the slices with olive oil.

Bake 10 – 15 minutes until polenta becomes firmer and golden in color.

Place a basil leaf on each slice and a cover with a thin layer of tomato sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.

Bake for another 3-5 minutes until cheese is fully melted. Sprinkle with garlic powder to taste.