In a large skillet, brown the sausage. Drain the grease. Put it in a food processor & chop to fine pieces. Set aside.
Add 4 c. of milk to the skillet, stirring in the beef bouillon, seasoned pepper, and garlic herb seasoning. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, add the remaining milk, & simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix 1 c. of warm water with 1 tbsp of flour. Stir until well mixed. Continue to add flour, 1 tbsp at a time, until the consistency of the mixture is that of a thick cake batter. Pour the flour/water mixture into the skillet & stir thoroughly until the gravy begins to thicken.
Remove from the heat & pour generously over freshly baked biscuits. Serve.
Combine figs & water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil & cook until tender, and liquid has reduced.
Remove from heat & stir in the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, & cayenne.
Add olives & garlic, & mix well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Cover & refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
Unwrap cream cheese block & place on a serving platter. Spoon tapenade over cheese, & sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.
Crystal & Nicole Say: The original recipe was from the South Beach diet and called for 1 oz. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! spray & 1 oz. Land ‘O Lakes Gourmet Fat-Free Half & Half. We tweaked it to what we had & our tastes.
Make sure your potatoes are washed & diced. Leave the skin on.
Put the potatoes in a pot of water, approximately 3 qts, with 1 tbsp of kosher salt on the stove. Turn hear on high & bring to a boil until potatoes are fork tender.
Dice the onion & bell pepper. In a cast iron skillet, render the bacon with the onions & peppers on medium heat.
Strain potatoes & throw into the cast iron skillet with the peppers & onions & a pat of butter.
Really mash down with the weight of another skillet, & set on medium-medium low heat until you finish cooling the rest of your breakfast, about 5-10 minutes. The bottom should form a nice crust on it.
Salt & pepper to taste. Add a dash of hot sauce if you like.
