Kielbasa In A Packet

I don't know why, but I loved this idea: All-In-One Meal wrapped in a foil packet! What could be simpler for college cooking than putting all your ingredients in a foil pouch and cooking (or grilling) everything for 5 minutes?

Dont stop reading! It really works! This is a terrific way to prep a meal, an individual meal for yourself, or multiple meals ready to go on the grill.  And, Kielbasa 'n Kraut is just one option. 

(Adapted from Michael Symon's 5 In 5 Cookbook)

Equipment:

Grill skillet (or actual grill)

Lid for skillet (grill with cover)

Foil, torn to 12" x  12"

Ingredients:

Polish Kielbasa (Johnsonville)

2 cups Sauerkraut

1 Apple, cored, peeled, diced

1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced

Salt & pepper

Parsley & fennel seed (optional)

Hoagie Rolls or baguette

Good mustard

Instructions:

1. Wash Your Hands. 

2. Prep all ingredients:

---cut kielbasa into 3" length & score

---slice red onions, approx 1/2 cup

---finely dice apple, approx 3/4 cup

3. Place one foil square into a shallow bowl or plate.

4. Add kielbasa & 1/2 cup sauerkraut. 

5. Add 1/4 apples & onions to kraut

6. Add salt, pepper & spices.

7. Fold the foil edges together and seal.

8. Place all foil packets onto grill and cover x 4-5 minutes. Heat should be MED-HIGH. 

9. Unwrap and serve with bread or hoagie rolls and...mustard. Meal done! BAM!

Smokie Skewers

When the Olympics are on, I kind of use it as an excuse to stay on the couch and graze. So when hunger calls, I have to be efficient and quick...otherwise, you could miss the most amazing jump, half pipe, and underdog triumph...or the awe surrounding Bob Costas' pink eye!

These are quick bites to snack on. Easy to assemble. And the dip is tangy satisfaction.

Equipment:

Rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into approx 1" bites

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Cayenne

Mini franks (whole) or Polish Kielbasa (sliced in 1/4" rounds)

Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup mayo 

1/2 lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 -1 tsp of salt

Fresh pepper

Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Preheat oven to 450F degrees. 

3. Peel sweet potatoes and cube into 1" pieces.

4. Microwave x 2 minutes. 

5. Toss the potatoes on baking sheet with olive oil, cayenne, salt and pepper.

6. Roast in oven x 12-15 minutes.

7. Heat your mini franks in a skillet.

8. Make the dipping by combining all ingredients.

9. When potatoes done, use a toothpick or short skewer to assemble the goods.

10. Dig in! Go USA! Get well Bob!