Sage for Thanksgiving

Sage is great in Turkey Stuffing/Dressing

Sage is one of the primary spices for turkey stuffing/dressing.  Rather than using that old, dried spice from your cupboard, this year use fresh leaves, straight from our garden.  Here's a recipe for simple turkey stuffing/dressing that features fresh sage (source):

INGREDIENTS

• 1 One pound loaf of french bread (homemade or store bought), cut into cubes
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 5 stalked celery, diced
• 6 sage leaves, finely chopped
• 4 sprigs thyme, just the leaves, chopped
• 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

DIRECTIONS

1. At least one day in advance, cut the bread into cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet and allow to sit, uncovered to dry out. Stale, dried out bread works the best!
2. On the day youâ€â„¢re going to make the stuffing, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the tray of bread in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread starts to brown.
3. Meanwhile, melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet. Sauté the onion and celery until soft and tender.
4. When the bread is toasted, transfer it to a large bowl. Add in the onion and celery mixture, all of the chopped up herbs, 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, and 1 large egg, lightly beaten.
5. Add in 3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth and stir to combine.
6. Spray a large 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the stuffing mixture into the casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for 10-20 minutes longer, or until the top of the stuffing starts to brown.
8. Serve immediately. Serves 8-10.

This week's harvest

Sage Also available in a 1/2 lb bag!	Bright Lights Swiss Chard	Cilantro - One 2 oz bunch
Siberian Kale Also available in a 1 lb bag!	Red Russian Kale	Lacinado "Dino" Kale

Did you know?

Sage, made into a drink from the leaves, has been called the "thinker's tea" and even helps ease depression (source).