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I have been keeping Archie out of the kitchen while his broken arm healed (not least because he has to keep his plaster cast clean and dry!) but, with the pain diminishing and his movement improving dramatically, this week felt like a perfect time to hang out together in the kitchen again. I had missed and I know he had too. We ended up in the kitchen for well over an hour – making this delicious sausage and bean casserole, making one of his soup concoctions, and playing one of those repetition games that only a toddler can enjoy – involving an empty peppercorn pot and several pots of herbs and spices!
I literally cooked this casserole out of my freezer and store cupboard. If I was to cook it again, no doubt the ingredients would be different again! But the principles would remain the same – and it means you can also use whatever you have to hand.
As for the dish, it was one of the tastiest things we have made on the blog in a long time. The casserole is thick, hearty and warming. So quick to put together, this really is midweek comfort food at its loveliest. And it goes without saying that this casserole – and my lovely sticky toffee apples – make for the perfect bonfire night meal this week…
**NOTE** This dish is one of those which is even more flavoursome if made well in advance, even the day before.
Preparation time 10 minutes
Total cooking time – 2 1/2 hours
Serves 4
8 large sausages (that said, I had a mix of traditional and some small chipolatas and this mix worked well)
1 large onion, coarsely sliced
1 x 400g tin cannelli beans, drained (or similar type of beans)
1 red pepper, thickly sliced (I only had an orange pepper but it was still tasty)
1 carrot, peeled and thickly chopped
2-3 celery sticks, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 beef stock cube
1 large tbsp soft dark brown sugar
A good dash of Worcester Sauce
Generous shakes of dried thyme and paprika
Approximately 300ml water
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil
Preheat your oven to 230C/ 450F/ Gas Mark 8
That looks lovely and so easy to do. I love one pot meals that take minutes to mix together and then you can just leave it to take care of itself in the oven.
Archie is absolutely adorable, he can come and help me in the kitchen any day, I'll just watch out for the splashing!
Mashed potato is good, but I think I'd like it with a hunk of crusty bread.
I love Archie's freestyle cooking when you leave the kitchen to answer your phone, he just gets on with it even with his broken arm, what a trooper! I think I will have a go at this recipe soon and make some yummy cheesy scones to go with it.
LOL yes Emily! He just carried on totally nonchalantly! That's another reason I love these videos – they give me a second pair of eyes and enable me to see things I would never see if the cameras weren't there!
Welcome back Nick and Archie! So good to have you on my screen again – have missed you. And Archie at his splashy best. The cast isn't really holding him back at all is it? And that casserole looks totally yum – though may give the 8 second version a miss………..
Oooo that sounds like a very hearty meal to keep us warm on these horrid winter nights!! Wishing Archie a speedy recovery with his arm.
So that's what happens when your mobile rings!
Awww Archie is so cute!! What a strong little boy he is. Great to see you both again …. I'll be making this soon!
Bruno loved the splashing Archie – best not give him any more ideas like that please!
I wish I'd seen this last night before I attempted my sausage ensemble. I ended up doing it on the stove top in a large saute pan, and added some small pasta to bulk it out. I'll be following yours next time and allow time for it to go into the oven. So glad Archie is on the mend, and happy birthday too!
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Hi Archie, I've lurked on your site for some time but had to post a comment – this recipe is completely perfect for me tonight. I have sausages that need cooking before they go off, tins of beans and tomatoes…and before I clicked on your link, I had no idea of the best way to combine them all. Looking forward to sampling this later tonight.
Perfect – wolfed down by all 3 girls and Daddy too! Sometimes being a vegetarian can feel torturous – particularly with the smells emanating from the Aga with this recipe. THANK YOU!
Delicious – made this on the weekend and everyone loved it including fussy 4 year old. Thanks as always! I haven't had a bad recipe yet!
lovely lovely. Frank, our three year old, chose chipolatas as he likes their smallness, and it worked brilliantly. Every time we have a particularly great meal my husband asks what it is and it is ALWAYS from my daddy cooks!
thank you again.
Love this, go Archie!
found your blog today by another reader's weblog and i'm loving it. its also funny how baby can be more helpful in kitchen than most adults i know