Instructions: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, cut-side down, and cook until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes. Turn over sausage; add onions, and saute until onions are beginning to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Classic choucroute garnie combines sauerkraut, potatoes, and a variety of meats. Here, chunks of smoked sausage are cooked with sauerkraut and flavored with caraway. On the side, have boiled red-skinned potatoes tossed with parsley and a spinach salad. End with purchased apple strudel.

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