Last week after many months of feeling detached and out of the blogging loop, I finally attended my first solo event since Elfin was born – and it was totally worth the wait! Today I want to talk to you about the nations favourite: sausages. Richmond have launched healthy sausages, or at least healthier sausages – and they’re made from chicken. I was invited to a demonstration of how they can easily be incorporated into some of the nation’s favourite dinners…
I ventured into Soho to the Good Housekeeping Institute kitchen where I was greeted by Angellica Bell, reigning Celeb Masterchef winner. (There may also have been fizz which was not entirely unwelcome, not least because the Institute is glass-fronted and faces onto a quiet Soho street, so I felt a bit like I was in a goldfish bowl!)
Essentially, the event entailed champagne and sausages, which may seem somewhat incongruous, but for a mum who doesn’t get out much it was honestly my dream come true: indulgent bubbles with indulgent food – what’s not to love?
Richmond Launch New Healthy Sausages
Angellica was joined by Richmond chef, Mat Stephany, to recreate some of the nation’s favourite dishes for us – but with a twist: using their newly launched chicken sausages. Mat divulged some culinary tips and tricks (if you’re cooking with wine, add a final dash of vino a couple of minutes before removing from the heat to add those top notes back in!), and we had the opportunity to cook interactively too.
The Good Housekeeping Institute is a professional set-up, with a kitchen one end where Angellica and Mat were working their magic, and benches running the length of the room in front of them where we were able to get involved. I had a go at making baked beans from scratch which sounds simple, and it was – but you may be surprised by the number of ingredients which went into them to give them their delicious and distinctive taste!
The purpose of the event was to demonstrate the versatility of the sausages and give us some inspiration for modern twists on traditional dishes.
My favourite recipe from the day was Angellica and Mat’s take on bangers and mash: chicken sausages and tangy leek and mustard mashed potato!
Personally, I’m a bit of a heathen and – gasp – I like my mash lumpy. So I usually make mine with finely chopped onion, fried till it’s started to caramelise; or sometimes with heated cheese stirred through it.
I wouldn’t have thought of adding leeks and mustard, but I’m confident it would go down a treat with my family and I’ll definitely be recreating it at home!
Healthier and Less Sinful – the Chicken Sausage!
We made three of the nation’s favourite dishes and I can honestly say (I sampled them all) they were very good!
In our home we limit sausages because they’re known for not being the most nutritious food choice, so I’ll definitely be looking to stock up on these healthier chicken options. And because they contain 30% less fat and 20% fewer calories than their pork counterparts, when served as part of a balanced meal you can be confident that you’re giving your family a wholesome dinner.
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A family favourite of ours. Toad In The Hole
Sausage pasta with cheese and mushrooms would be yummy x
Braid sausages with gravy
Chicken withsage and onion
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has to be sausage casserole! x
I would love to try a chicken pie with this sausage, I think it would be pretty amazing!
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Sausage casserole with potatos and any veg you like
Sausage and mash
Sausage Carbonara. You take the meat out of the sausage skin and make 3-4 balls, add some ground pepper and add the to the pasta followed by the egg mixture.
I love a delicious sausage casserole
sausage pasta bake
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Sausages cooked in Hunters Sauce topped with cheese
Potato and sausage Hubble Bubble
They would be great on the bbq
Sausage paella!
sausage and bean casserol with onions and mushrooms
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Sausage and bean pasta
Bangers and mash
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Not really a recipe but sausage sandwiches!
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Serve with sweet potato mash, green vegetables and onion gravy.
sausage pasta bake
chicken sausages sage and onion stuffing mash and veg served in a giant yorkshire pud
Sausage casserole has got to be my favourite.
Sausage stew
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Paprika sausage with peppers, mushrooms and pasta xx
I love sausage casserole mash and mushy peas, it’s one of my favourite meals xxx
Creamy pasta with sausage and broccoli – yum!
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the classic, sausage, mash and beans x
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Toad in the hole, we have actually made this with chicken breast slices instead of sausages before, it’s great!
A firm fave of sausage mash and peas with gravy
They could be made into a tasty toad in the hole
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I’m not very inventive when it comes to recipe ideas, I tend to just pinch other people’s off the internet, I think they would be lovely with mash and peas and chicken gravy though
My daughter loves sausages with cheesy mash, baked beans and peas. Simple and not that exciting – but maybe these would be a nice change. I love that they are a healthier option.
Sausage with mashed potatoes.
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I would try them on the barbecue but definitely make a cassoulet
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Sausage stoves… potato, sausage, onion and an oxo cube, boiled until potatoes are soft, add gravy granules and baked beans and serve after a further 10 mins x
Sausage & butter bean stew!!
Sausage casserole with tomatoes and butter beans is one of our favourites for tea
I think they would make an awesome toad in the hole!
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Jambalaya in a slow cooker with chicken sausage
We have a regular favourite sausage casserole. Brimming with beans and veggies, and served with mash. Always goes down well. Would be interesting to try it with chicken sausages.
Sausage casserole
We make a sausage and bacon pasta bake with mushrooms which would be perfect for substituting chicken sausages
We like toad in the hole.
sausage and tomato casserole is a favourite in our house.
Toad in the hole with butterfly sausages and marmite!
Sausage and bean casserole.
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My kids love Cowboy Pie!
Sausage, leek and potato bake cooked with cider and a little cheese on top.
Sausages with honey mustard sauce and mash.
I love chicken sausages! My favourite thing to make with them is a creamy risotto with lots of herbs, red onion, peas and mushrooms and a splash of white wine!
Sausage meatball pasta!
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It has to be hot dogs with fried onions
a chicken sausage casserole would be my choice
Sausage and bean casserole
sausage casserole in the slow cooker
Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy. Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic – perfect comfort food for the whole family.
Homemade sausage and onion casserole.
You can’t beat a good sausage casserole!
Sausage casserole with sage and onion dumplings
Sausage and vegetable tray bake
Oh I tried these last week! Much healthier for my family!!
I made a sausage casserole, lots of vegetables, a tin of beans, finely chopped chorizo & served with a few jersey royals! Delicious:)
Comment below with your favourite sausage recipe which could be made using Richmond’s new chicken sausages!
We love sausage casserole in our house
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love toad in the hole
My favourite is sausage pasta bake! Lots of fresh veggies, sausages and penne pasta with a chilli, garlic and tomato sauce. I think these sausages would be lovely in it!
You can’t beat homemade sausage and mash!
Sausage and tarragon mustard pasta ribbons
sausage bake
Sausage casserole in the slow cooker with red wine, red peppers, onions, and chunks of potato, with a few herbs and a bit of mustard! Delish 🙂
Chicken Sausage and Mushroom Penne
Just love a plain ols sausage sandwich with brown sauce
Sausage and chips
We love Mexican supper in our house. It’s sausages bacon onions beans and paprika and chilli powder. A bit like a campfire stew.
Sausage casserole
Sausage casserole
For us it would be Toad in the Hole, yum ?
Our favourite is just bangers and mash and baked beans.
stewed chicken sausages with sweet potato mash and cawliflower
A sausage pasta bake with lots of veggies and mozzarella
We have started doing sausage casserole, its much cheaper than chicken when your on a tight budget and is still super tasty xx
Yummy toad in the hole.
Nothing beats bangers and mash, with onion gravy and peas.
I’d stick them on the BBQ at the weekend with some grilled halloumi and tomato sauce ?
Sausage pasta bake.
Chicken sausage casserole with caramelised onions.
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Sausage and beans pie! yummy!
I’d make a sausage casserole. Yum!
These would be perfect in a toad in a hole
Not the most exciting but toad in the hole! It’s a firm favourite here
I’d put these into a curry to give it a bit of texture x
Sausage, mash & beans is always a favourite. Or sausage casserole, or simply sausage sarnie! x
Sausage and mash with gravy and yorkshire puddings
Sausage Plait – a delicious, elegantly detailed dish, usually served with plain sausage meat filling. The chicken in these sausages would introduce a novel twist, and add a whole new zing!
Sausage casserole with mash
I’d make sausage casserole with onion gravy and mash
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BBQ sausage casserole with mash and purple sprouting
Sausage casserole with plenty of seasonal veg
We enjoy sausages as part of a mixed grill with mushrooms, peppers and a slice of pineapple.
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Sausage and fennel stew
Sausage and bean pie with a mash potato top.. excellent
sausage and mash
Who needs a recipe? I’d just munch them on their own! Though toad in the hole is pretty lush ?
Spicy saussage and bean casserole with crusty bread
sausage and mash
hot dogs – i prefer ‘proper’ sausages for hot dogs and the kids will eat them!
Sausage casserole – always a favourite in our house. Rafflecopter entries are in my real name Nikki Hayes, thanks for the lovely giveaway :o)
Not much that is better than a simple sausage casserole!
My dad made chippy style battered sausage.the other day. It’s my new favourite.
Chicken with sage and onion
I would have them with home made mash and mushy peas
Chicken sausage and chorizo pasta bake
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Gotta be Toad in the Hole for me, thank you.
Has to be my Sausage and Cider casserole, I’ve been making it for years with home made herb dumplings on top :o)
I make a mean sausage jambalaya
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Sausage, bean and sweet potato casserole
Sausage casserole
Sausage and bean casserole.
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I would make a sausage casserole
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I’m thinking Toad in the Hole with kale and onion gravy.
sausage crustless quiche
I would try to perfect a toad in the hole which I never seem to manage or use them in a homemade cassoulet
I’m thinking traditional hot dogs in rolls but with redcurrant jelly instead of ketchup
id try these with toad in the hole
Mine has to be sausage, sweet potato mash, peas and gravy
I make a sausage, caramelised onion and cheese tart, so delish
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sausages, sweet potato mash, garden peas and onion gravy
Summer sausage casserole and salad
A sausage and lentil casserole would be nice
Love to keep it simple, stick them on the bbq!
Fresh sausage rolls made with puff pastry you roll your self
Sausage sandwich
Sausage casserole would be nice
I’d use them in a sausage and tomato bake, think it’s a Delia Smith recipe, nice and easy
Sausage and liver casserole would be so yummy
We love a yummy tomatoey sausage casserole. Fabulous
i’d like to try them in a toad in the hole
Richmond chicken sausages would be tasty in a sausage and baked bean pie!
Toad in the hole. Yummy!
Sausage casserole with warm, crusty bread to dip in ?
bangers md mash
I love making toad in the hole – haven’t made it in a while.
Sasuage casserole with tomatoes, mushrooms and some lemon and greek inspired herbs
I am vegetarian so i love a Linda McCartney sausage toad in the hole!
I would make a sausage casserole. Chicken sausages, leek and butternut squash in chicken stock, served with fresh garden peas and hash browns.
THESE WOULD BE PERFECT FOR MY SPECIAL SPICY SAUSAGE STEW
Sausage pasta bake
Toad in the hole, a family favourite in our house.
a sausage casserole
Sausage Casserole
Toad in the hole would be my fave
Simple bangers, mash and gravy … with some peas too!!
Cant beat sausage, mash and gravy!
Sausage and bean casserole
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Sausage and pea carbonara with salad
They would be great in a risotto dish.
Sausage and tomato casserole is my favourite. Great prize by the way.
Sausage, mash and beans. Simple but tasty x
Sausage suprise!!
Sausage casserole with lots of mash and veg x
Toad in the hole.