Stuffing Salad Food

THE BEST STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon and breaking up any clumps, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
• Add the wine to the skillet and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet, and then add the mushrooms. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms brown and have cooked down to about half their original volume, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the sausage.
• Melt the remaining 7 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Then add the celery, onions, sage and thyme and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
• Beat the eggs and parsley in another large bowl. Add the bread cubes and toss. Add the reserved sausage and mushrooms and toss together. Pour in the vegetables and broth and toss again until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and continue to bake until golden, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with celery leaves if using.

STUFFING SALAD

Steps:

• Combine bread, celery and herbs in a large bowl.
• In a food processor, fitted with the metal blade, chop garlic and salt. Add hot pepper flakes and vinegar.
• Add olive oil and butter in a stream to emulsify.
• Toss bread mixture in dressing.
• Allow to stand for 20 minutes for bread to absorb the dressing.
• Toss with micro greens and serve.

THANKSGIVING STUFFING SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• For the salad: Toss the baguette cubes with the oil on the prepared baking sheet and bake until nicely toasted and golden brown in spots,10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar and sugar in a small bowl to combine. Add the onion and toss until well coated. Set aside to pickle, tossing occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Toss the arugula, celery, carrot, leek, sage and thyme in a large bowl. Drain the onions, reserving 1/4 cup of the pickling liquid. Add the onions to the bowl, along with the croutons.
• For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, reserved 1/4 cup pickling liquid, 2 teaspoons of the bouillon concentrate, 1 teaspoon black pepper and a good pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Whisk well. Taste for seasoning, adding up to 1 teaspoon more bouillon as needed. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.