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It’s finally Fall! Can we all just take a pumpkin spiced second to breathe it all in and rejoice? Fall is just the best. It’s when the scarves come out, the boots come on, and the holiday baking can officially commence! Oh and did I mention pumpkin spice yet? Of course I did, who’s your girl? I’m obsessed with Fall, I think it’s my favorite season, but then at the same time I think Winter is my favorite season because…snow and stuff.

     But Fall is the lifeline in my bones. I come alive as soon as the first leaf hits the ground and the weather becomes crisp. The. Best. Don’t even get me started on the food! Let’s move on to all that delicious Fall comfort food like this recipe for Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes.

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     I’m actually really excited about this blog post for a few reasons. First and foremost, I got a new set of pots and pans! Not just any new set of pots and pans, a Calphalon Premier Space Saving Nonstick Cookware 10-pc set of pots and pans. This is the first set of real grown up pots and pans I’ve ever owned. And they are EVERYTHING!

     As I tell you guys on the daily, I have the worlds tiniest kitchen, so one of the biggest challenges I face is finding the space for all of my cookware in the kitchen. It’s always been tough to find the room to store and organize all of my cookware. When I’m entertaining and I invite family and friends over, I find I’m always having difficulty pulling the stuff I need out of the cabinet. I literally have to take everything out, set it on the floor (eww, gross) then find what pan I need and put it all back. It’s such a pain in the (insert expletive here). So anyway when I heard about a space saving cookware set, I was like sign me up!

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     I’ve always been such a huge fan of Calphalon cookware in general. Calphalon provides me with the highest quality tools, expertly crafted and designed, to bring the best out of every meal, which is important for me as I want to have the best cookware in my kitchen.

     I actually will only buy a few brands out there, because I truly believe you get what you pay for and Calphalon is always at the top of my list because I know they sell a quality product. I’d rather pay more and buy something once than pay less and have to buy it over and over again. Calphalon is a one-stop-shop, I will always recommend them. I would never recommend anything that I don’t personally use in my own kitchen.

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     So anywho, it was my birthday a few weeks ago and we wanted to have some friends over for dinner to celebrate. I just got these new pots and pans and I wanted to show them off! Mainly because all my friends know how small my kitchen is and the lack of storage space I have. I was dying to show them how much more room I had now that I ditched my old pots and pans for the Calphalon Premier Space Saving ones.

I have too much cupboard space in my kitchen and I just don’t know what to do with it. – No One Ever

But you guys, I literally said this out loud! I have so much room in my pots and pans cupboard now, that I seriously don’t know what to do!!! Thanks to the flat lids and unique handle design, the pots, pans and lids stack and nest in any order to save 30% more space when compared to other cookware. It’s absolutely genius. Like Einstein genius. And I’m like why hasn’t someone thought of this sooner?!?! Worth seriously every penny.

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     For my birthday dinner celebration we decided to cook this delicious Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes and make some chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. I was SO excited to use my new cookware. And use it I did! I think I used every pot and pan just because I could, since I had such easy access to it now. I also love how heavy duty they are, like you feel the solid construction and workmanship in every detail. Just taking them out of the box I couldn’t believe the weight and quality.

     I’ve never owned a nicer set of anything, ever. I almost want to cuddle with them at night because they are just so great. I could not be happier with them. So if you’re ready to ditch your crappy pots and pans and save some space, grab some of these. You won’t regret it.

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      I went ahead and typed up the recipe we made because it’s insanely delicious! Technically it’s Brad’s recipe, but he said I could use it for the blog, so address your ‘Thank You’ notes to him. This recipe is insane and it’s SO simple. It’s one of my all-time favorite recipes that Brad makes. I mean, hello, I asked for it for my birthday dinner with guests over that we had to impress, it’s that good. So I just had to share it with you guys. Also it’s not a dessert recipe, are you stoked or what?! You know how I only live for desserts and rarely share a savory dish with you. Speaking of dessert though (thought you could escape eh?) we had chocolate covered strawberries for dessert, but it’s the easiest dessert ever, am I right? No recipe required.

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     So let’s keep talking about my new pots and pans. Ha! I just seriously can’t even with them, they are so awesome! They make me WANT to cook, even after a long day. I absolutely love my Calphalon Premier Space Saving Nonstick Cookware and I’m excited to share that I will be giving away one 10-Piece Set next week so you can WIN one of your very own!

     The giveaway will be through Facebook and Instagram so keep your eyes peeled on my social feed. To enter into my giveaway, just follow me @vanessabarajas (Instagram) and Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind (Facebook) and @Calphalon on Instagram and Facebook, then when you see my giveaway post next week, “Like” the post and tag 2 friends in the comments.

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      If you can’t wait and need a new set of pots and pans like now (trust me, I get it) the Calphalon Premier Space Saving Nonstick Cookware is available now at many fine retailers, like Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s and Williams-Sonoma. You can also learn more about Calphalon by visiting http://www.calphalon.com or by following @Calphalon on Facebook and Instagram!

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Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Serves 4
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 1 teaspoon olive oil
  2. 2 (3-ounces) jalepeno cheddar brats, sliced into ¼ inch pieces
  3. 1 yellow onion, diced
  4. 6 garlic cloves, sliced
  5. 1 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered into ¼ inch pieces
  6. 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  7. 14-ounce can (396 g) artichoke bottoms, drained and halved
  8. 16-ounce jar (460 g) of no-sugar-added marinara sauce
  9. 1 teaspoon of ground sea salt
  10. 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  11. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus more for garnish
  12. 5-ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 5 pieces (optional)
Directions
  1. Add olive oil to a Calphalon Space Saving 3-qt. sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the onions and garlic, cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Then add the zucchini, tomatoes, artichoke bottoms, marinara sauce, and spices. Stir together. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. Add the fresh mozzarella slices on top of the simmered ingredients. Cover and allow to melt, about 10 minutes. Garnish with Italian seasoning sprinkled across the mozzarella. Serve immediately.
  5. Store any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Thank you to Calphalon for sponsoring this post. All opinions are honest and my own.

9 Comments on Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes

  1. Ruth
    October 2, 2017 at 12:53 pm (6 years ago)

    I seriously LOVE all your sweet recipes so I’m real excited to try a savory one! You’ve revolutionized my baking …. I only bake your recipes …… they are that good !!

    Reply
    • Vanessa Barajas
      October 2, 2017 at 1:34 pm (6 years ago)

      Oh wow!! That’s the best compliment ever! Thank you so much Ruth! I’m excited for you to try a savory one too! I have a few in my cookbook that people seem to like so I think I’ll try to do more savory ones for you guys! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Amanda
    October 2, 2017 at 4:25 pm (6 years ago)

    What are the pans coated with? It’s probably not Teflon, just wondering what the new chemical coating du jour is.

    Reply
    • Vanessa Barajas
      October 2, 2017 at 4:40 pm (6 years ago)

      That’s a great question, the website description says, “Durable and long-lasting, each cookware is constructed of hard anodized aluminum for excellent heat conduction. With even heating across the pot or pan, meals turn out perfectly for family and friends. The 3-layer nonstick interior easily releases foods without using any extra oils and is durable enough to withstand metal spatulas, spoons, whisks and more.” They also have a stainless steel set of these exact same Space Saving pans for the same price. 🙂 They seriously are magical, I can’t express that enough!

      Reply
  3. Jenn in GA
    October 3, 2017 at 9:41 am (6 years ago)

    All my Calphalon pans have a lifetime warranty. So, whatever the coating du jour is, they stand behind it. I’ve received at least two replacements for my workhorse 10″ skillet, and at least 1 for my 6″ skillet, They’re so worth the investment. Vanessa, did the packaging or the information say they’re guaranteed?

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    • Vanessa Barajas
      October 3, 2017 at 11:36 am (6 years ago)

      Hey Jenn! YES! Lifetime guarantee! I’m obsessed with these pans and so happy to know that they come with such a great warranty. I also love that you’ve had such a good experience with yours!

      Reply
  4. Christy
    October 24, 2017 at 12:37 pm (6 years ago)

    Yum this looks so good and I hope this post means you will be back soon with regular blogs! I literally only cook desserts out of your cookbook and blog no other dessert recipes compare!

    Reply
    • Vanessa Barajas
      October 24, 2017 at 3:02 pm (6 years ago)

      Omg you’re the best Christy! I really appreciate that! Yes, a brand new recipe! I have some holiday recipes coming up soon for you guys too! Yay!

      Reply
  5. Jim
    November 21, 2017 at 4:29 pm (6 years ago)

    I currently have an 8”, two 10” fry pans, a 3 qtr sauce pan with lid, and Wok, all part of the Elite Collection. I also have a 6 qrt sauce pan with lid from the Unison Collection.

    They have replaced the 8” & 10” pans under their life time warranty. I also have 6 knives (manufactured between 2012-2016) replaced under a voluntary recall.

    I have been looking to replace old pots, some 30 years old, with a 10 or 15 piece set from the Elite Collection. That was until I saw this stackable. Kitchen space is not an issue, but I like the stackable idea.

    My issue is: no one can give me a straight answer on where this Premier Collection fits within the Calphalon Family and how it stacks up (no pun intended) with the Elite Collection that I have already started collecting.

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