Jay was here for dinner – I wanted to do something quick and hearty, and this easy stew fit the bill. I used turkey sausage, and it was really excellent. Definitely a make-again.

• Spicy Sausage, Escarole & White Bean Stew (Fine Cooking #81, November 2006, p. 98c)
• Sourdough bread with Sauteed Garlic Butter (Fine Cooking #43, March 2001, p. 49)

Wine: Bonny Doon 2002 Cardinal Zin (California). Pretty tasty. A typical California old-vine Zin.