Who needs a recipe?

When the weather is a beautiful as it is tonight I often think about two things: My dream kitchen and how much I wish we had a nice patio with a fenced in back yard.
My dream kitchen would have to have the ability of having fresh air moving throughout when the windows are open.  There is nothing like cooking with a nice breeze while listening to some nice music.
What is in your dream kitchen?

Based on the title of the blog it should be known that I am the kind of person who doesn't necessarily like recipes.  I realize that there are some dishes where I need detailed instructions.  My wife and I made a ham hock, collard green and white bean casserole last winter that rivaled a novel in its recipe length....and I needed it.  I'll try to remember to make it again and post it.  My wife, who is a brilliant scientist detests the idea of not following the instructions whereas I am like a free jazz musician....all over the place and quite honestly sometimes just not making any sense.

Tonight's dinner was my choice.  So after shopping at my second favorite grocery store, Trader Joe's (Whole Foods will always be my shangria la) I made the following:  Rigatoni with Pork Sausage, Bell peppers and Goat cheese.   Side note, I think Goats should be on our currency....because their cheese is that good. 

I realize that it may not be the most innovative dish ever, there was no liquid nitrogen or cool molecular gastronomy but man it was good!

That is what is so great about no recipe, you make it up!  It gives you the opportunity to experiment and understand how some flavors work together and how some don't (ex. chocolate and chicken)

Here you go:
*TJ's Sweet Italian Sausage cut into circles, skin left on.  Saute in oil.
*Remove Sausage to plate and drain most of the oil/grease from the pan.
*Saute a diced onion for 3 minutes then add 2 cloves garlic with some crushed red pepper flakes.
*Add some fresh thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper saute for a minute or two.
*Add some Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Orange, Yellow....it's all good).  Saute for a few minutes.
*Add the sausage back to the pan with a can of diced tomatoes with the juices and cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
* Add a bunch of fresh Basil and Parsley and cook for a few minutes more...
*Finally Top with Goat Cheese, Parmesan and Mozzarella.

This is not an exact recipe so feel free to change it up as you like! Hope it tastes as good for you as it did for us!