Sassy McSunshine Sausage Gravy with Homeboy Home Fries

The morning started with a rush of excitement. Restful sleep. Sunshine. Child breath. After the ritual of “abc’s on the ‘puter” we got the “I’m huuuungry” from the littlest J. My internal catalog of breakfast options goes into overdrive as I’m flooded with a profusion of epicurean fantasies. The possibilities are endless and my decisionmaking skills are subpar so as Justin was leaving for a quick run to the store his parting words of “It’s all gravy baby” were the inspiration for a salty spicy sauce of breakfasting perfection. Today’s creation was a variation of Justin’s recent morning favorite of sausage and potatoes and thankfully the alteration was a swimming success for both little and big J. Happiness abounds and it was a very filling start to a beautiful spring day. [[jessica]]

Sassy McSunshine Sausage Gravy
aka: Justin’s “special” sausage
2 links of precooked “sausage” sliced (we used Tofurkey Italian)
1/2 medium onion diced thin
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tb soy margarine (we used Earth Balance)
1/2 Tsp garlic powder
1/2 Tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp each: celery seed, sage, rosemary (optional)
2 Tb flour
2 Tb nutritional yeast (nutg)
1 1/2 Tb Braggs or soy sauce
1 vegetable bouillon (we used no-chicken Better Than Bouillon) diluted in 1 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste

- Saute onion and garlic and spices in margarine until tender.
- Add the flour and nutg to onion mixture and stir. Heat for 3 minutes, this will turn into a golden paste or a light rue.
- Once thickened, slowly begin to stir in broth and Braggs. Cook until you reach your desired consistency, about 7 minutes. The gravy will thicken the longer it cooks so more water may be necessary.
- Adjust your seasoning and add the sausage. Continue to cook until sausage is heated though.
- Serve with home-fries or biscuits.

Homeboy Home-fries
4 medium red skin potatoes, cubed 1/2” skins on
2 Tb oil
1 tsp adobo seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
2 Tb water

- In a nonstick pan heat oil and add potatoes and spices.
- Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes so potatoes begin to brown and crust, stirring occasionally.
- Add water and cover pan, cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove lid and adjust your seasoning. Continue to brown potatoes to your liking.
- Serve with Sassy McSunshine Sausage Gravy or some fancy ketchup.