Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers

It was one of those days where we hadn't gotten groceries in way too long & I didn't feel like going then either. So I Googled pork sausage recipes to see what I could come up with. Luckily, I found this gem which was a hit, had a bunch of veggies in it & even my brother who dislike sweet potatoes enjoyed when he taste tested it!

Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage (we used a pound)
2 red bell peppers chopped (we used green)
1 onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 8oz jar of chunky salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper to taste

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Throw in diced potatoes and cook until tender ~ 15 mins. Drain & set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble sausage into skillet & cook until brown.

3. Remove sausage and pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Re-heat oil over medium heat adding in the bell peppers, onion & garlic. Cook until softened.

4. Add the potatoes, sausage, salsa & cumin into the skillet. Stir & let cook for 5 minutes to let the flavors come together. Add salt & pepper as necessary.

Quick & simple recipe, but great blend of taste!

Sadie's Birthday

Yes, Sadie's birthday. And yes, I am crazy enough to have a dog's birthday party! And it was a dog pool party!

Sunday, Sadie turned 2. That's like a teenager for dog years & terrible 2 in human years...yikes! I got her a pool, and after she finally decided it was more than a giant water dish, she love it!

We had our families over and fired up the smoker while Sadie and her pup friends ran around the yard and had a pool party. It was a gorgeous day and fun!

I also whipped up some pupsicles, so the pups could enjoy a treat after playing in the heat and pools. They were a hit! It was entertaining to see each pup eat them, one gulped it down in 1 bite, Sadie was a bit slower, but still rather quick. While my moms dog literally licked it until it was gone, much like I had envisioned it being eaten.

Sadie enjoyed her new toys & treats before she finally hit the wall and drifted off to sleep in her new handkerchief!

Pupsicle Recipe

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas

24 – 32 oz. plain yogurt

1 cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup water

Preparation

1. Blend or mix all ingredients together until you have a consistent texture throughout.
2. Pour into ice cube trays, cupcake tins or any small container that will yield a treat appropriately sized for your dog.
3. Garnish (optional). Dog bones, grated cheese, fruits or veggies work great and look cute too.
4. Freeze over night and serve.