Thanksgiving Roasted Green Beans

1 pound trimmed french green beans

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp whole grain mustard

1 tbsp olive oil

Boil/microwave green beans for 5 minutes. 

Pre-heat oen to 450 degrees.

Drain.  Mix beans, mustards, and olive oil together in a large baking dish until the beans are evenly coated.  Spread beans in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tips of the beans start to brown

Mom's Winter Soup

One half pound of link sausage cut into half inch pieces

1 cup of chopped onion

1 clove garlic, crushed

3/4 cup green pepper chopped

3 cans beef broth

2 cups water

3/4 cup of sliced celery

8 oz of carrots

8 oz of green beans

8 oz corn

8 oz red kidney beans

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 bay leaf

1 tsp thyme

3/4 tsp basil

1/3 tsp pepper

1/2 cup elbow macaroni

Brown sausage add onion, garlic, and green pepper in a large enough pot to hold all ingredients and saute for 5 minutes in butter.  Add all ingredients except macaroni and bring to a boil then simmer for a few hours.  Add elbow macaroni 30 minutes before consuming.