Lions and Tigers and
Murder Oh My, the sixth book in my Devereaux’s Dime Store series debuts
July 4 and to celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy. Just leave a comment
below to enter.
In this book, Dev is both trying to solve a kidnapping that
turns into a murder and figure out which guy she really loves. Since a wedding
might be on the horizon, I decided to help Dev eat a little healthier. With
that in mind, I’m sharing my Turkey Sausage Ragù Over Polenta recipe. This
recipe has a reasonable number of calories, is tasty, and doesn’t make you feel
as if you’re leaving the table hungry. Just add a salad and you have a hearty,
healthy dinner.
Turkey Sausage Ragù over Polenta
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
I lb. hot Italian turkey sausage (remove casing)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onion
10 oz. shredded carrot
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups water, divided
1 (15-oz.) can unsalted tomato sauce
2/3 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage;
cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in pepper. Remove
sausage mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Remove pan from heat (do not
wipe out pan).
Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan, return pan to
medium-high and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add sausage mixture, 1/2
cup water, and tomato sauce to pan; cook 1 minute.
Bring remaining 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Whisk in polenta. Reduce heat; cook 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring
frequently with a whisk or spoon. Stir in cheese. Serve polenta with ragù.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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New York Times Bestselling author Denise Swanson lives in
rural IL and writes the Scumble River and Devereaux’s Dime store mysteries, as
well as the Change of Heart and Delicious Love romances. She loves to cook,
especially now that her own personal hero has retired and become her
sous-chef.
Denise is currently working on the first book in her new
Chef-to-Go mystery series and Dangerously Delicious, the second in her
Delicious Love romance series.
To help celebrate the publication of Lions and Tigers and Murder Oh My, Denise will send a copy of the
book to one of the people who comments on this post. US only, please. Her post
office in rural Illinois has difficulty handling non-US mail. Her last attempt
to mail something to Australia ended up in Austria.
Welcome, Denise! Thank you for sharing the wonderful recipe and information about the fabulous book! EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute title, the dish looks great; thanks for the chance to win :)
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Your idea of eating healthy looks very good. suefoster109 at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteWaving at Denise! Why is it I always forget that polenta exists when cooking a meal? It's so easy to make. This sounds like a tasty dish.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLooks really good!!! Thank you for the chance to win. pgenest57 at aol dot com
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ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Thanks for the recipe and chance to win.
ReplyDeletececilialyoung(@)gmail(dot)com
I would love to read Lions and Tigers and Murder Oh My. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThe Turkey Sausage Ragù over Polenta recipe sounds not only good for you but delicious. I will have to give it a try on the family.
Great recipe! Can't wait to read the new book, thanks for the opportunity. ���� you rock.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me.
ReplyDeleteWendy Clark clarksrfun at gmail dot com
Happy Book Birthday, Denise! And welcome back to the Kitchen. What a great dinner recipe, thank you for sharing it with us. Your new Devereaux’s Dime Store mystery sounds wonderful--love the title, cover, and storyline. Have a delicious weekend and fabulous release week! ~ Cleo
ReplyDeleteLove polenta. Never had a ragu over it so will habe to try it. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeletelady(dot)janel(at)hotmail(dot)com
The turkey sausage Raghu looks yummy. Happy Sunday and thanks for a chance to win! kristilewis dot lrc at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I have ever eaten polenta. Your recipe sounds terrific. I might have to change that. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Love this series!!! Can't wait to try this recipe!!!
ReplyDeleteyellowwyytch@yahoo.com
I love this series! Thanks for a great recipe & giveaway! doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cover. It reminds me of all the stuffed animals I had as a child---no dolls, just lots of stuffed animals.
ReplyDeletesuefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
I've been changing up all my old recipes to make them more healthy for years. This turkey one looks great and I'll have to see about getting some turkey sausage to try it with. I'd also love winning a copy of the new Dime Store book. I love the series.
ReplyDeleteNoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com
Very tempting looking recipe.
ReplyDeleteAnd the book title is great!
libbydodd at comcast dot net
Both the book & the dish look great! turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks delicious and quick. I love this series, and I am excited to see who Dev chooses. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemagicgirl2357@yahoo.com
Thank you for the recipe and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover and title of the book. This is a new series to me and I look forward to reading the series. Happy 4th of July and happy release day.
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
I don't care for polenta but the sauce sounds good.
ReplyDeletesgiden at verizon(.)net
Thank you for the recipe and the book giveaway! I like the title and the book cover. Can't wait to read it. crossxjo @hotmail. com
ReplyDeleteLooks great :) love your books!!!
ReplyDeletewhogirl008@gmail.com
Really looking forward to the book. Unfortunately for me, polenta sends my blood sugar count way up, can't eat it.
ReplyDeleteYummy!!!! can't wait to read this book!!
ReplyDeleteWynter33(@)gmail(dot)com
Great review: Ms Swanson is masterful in her storytelling. So I need to start reading her series. Love the title and cover art. Love all of you Jungle Red Writers. My bookshelves are crammed full.
ReplyDeleteLove this series :) amy2read (at) yahoo (dot) com
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great series. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, awesome cover, and the recipe sounds delicious. Cant wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteI love polenta...this is a marvelous dish. Sunday dinner done! I am not new to Denise Swanson's work, so I have fingers crossed to be lucky to win this book...great cover, great theme, great synopsis.
ReplyDeletekat8762(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the chance to win. Any hope for you coming over and just making the food for me? lol
ReplyDeletenerdsrgood@msn.com
This recipe sounds absolutely delicious as,well as your book! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteRecipe sounds divine, and the book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to read your book.
ReplyDeleteNew series for me. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteskforrest1957 at gmail dot com
I have been waiting for this new book.
ReplyDeleteunicorn5175@msn.com
Thanks for the recipe. Love the series!
ReplyDeletejtcgc at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the opportunity. So happy this next installment is coming out. cheers at MarjimManor dot com
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try polenta and this recipe looks like a win! Thanks so much for sharing! Meg85242 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteAnxiously await Dev's new adventure. The recipe sounds delicious. I've never worked with polenta as all too often "grits" ha e a mouth feel my family doesn't care for. servedogmom@yahooDOTiscom
ReplyDeleteI love the book cover - and am looking forward to a terrific read!
ReplyDeletekpbarnett1941[at]aol.com
I saw this recipe and feel in love. I can't wait to try it.thank you for the giveaway, I can't wait to read the new book. Have a great holiday.
ReplyDeletedaw655(at)hotmail(dat)com
Thanks for the chance. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
The book and recipe look awesome, thanks for the giveaway! barbie17(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a yummy recipe and so hope to win the book. I love the cover and title. Candykennedy45@ gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI do love the cover and title sure hope to win.Recioe sounds yummy.
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