At the turn of the century, poor people often died of malnutrition because their sausages were stuffed with things like sawdust and had no nutritional value. Luckily, you don't have to worry about that for the time being, at least, until the recession hits meat producers and they start cutting

Sicilian Baked Sausage Yield: 4 Servings 1 Red bell pepper; julienned Diced with juice 1 Green bell pepper; julienned 1 1/2 lb Italian sausage 2 Onions; sliced Cut into 2" -pieces 2 md Potatoes; diced in chunks 2 tb Dried basil Salt and pepper to taste. 28 oz Canned tomatoes; (3 cups) Combine

Baked Ziti with Sausage 3 Cups Ziti, uncooked 1/2 Lb. Italian Sausage, sliced 1 Stick Butter or Margarine 1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour 2 1/4 Cups Milk 2 Cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2

Instructions In bowl, combine sausage, 1/4 cup of the crumbs, onions, parsley, thyme and pepper. Shape into eight 1/4 inch thick patties. Lightly coat patties with remaining crumbs. Bake on rack in roasting pan in 375oF oven for 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside, turning once. Makes 8

Discuss the taste, how difficult it was to make, any adaptations you made or menu suggestions. If you did not like it, please explain why or provide constructive criticism.

Yet another regional variation of a favourite Scottish national dish.